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Town in South Ostrobothnia, Finland
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Kauhajoki is a town in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland. The parliament was evacuated here during World War II. A notable attraction is the Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park.
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Museum on the evacuated parliament and related stories.
Sculpture park. Also gallery, café and campfire site. Wheelchair-accessible outhouse toilet.
A manor house, which was built by Axel Wilhelm von Schantz in 1863. Today it houses family and business events.
Mobile library, stopping for half an hour or so at its stops, allowing borrowing of books, with a running scheme over two weeks. If you happen to be around, seize the chance to take a look.
High hill with peculiar geology.
By bus
Long-distance buses from Seinäjoki. Nearest stop of Onnibus line M3 is in Jalasjärvi. For timetables of ordinary coaches, see Matkahuolto.
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