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Municipality in North Savo, Finland
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Siilinjärvi is a municipality of 21,000 people (2021) in the North Savonia region of Eastern Finland. It is the second largest municipality in North Savonia in term of population after Kuopio, the neighbour and regional centre.
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Siilinjärven kirkko
The Lutheran church was designed by Peko Väänänen from Siilinjärvi, and the church was opened on Christmas Eve in 1923. The church seats 550 people. The church has an organ loft and a side loft as well as two entrances.
Suurmarttyyri Georgios Voittajan kirkko
The Orthodox church, named after St. George.
Harjamäen sairaalamuseo
The museum describes the history of Harjamäki Mental Hospital, which operated in Siilinjärvi from 1926 to 1997. The perspective of both patients and nursing staff is presented. At the same time, the history and development of psychiatry and psychiatric treatment in Finland are examined.
Pöljän kotiseutumuseo
The museum presents the history of Siilinjärvi and the agricultural history of northern Savonia from the 19th century to the 1930s. The seven buildings of the museum yard, located in the beautiful shore landscape of Lake Pöljänjärvi, form the yard of a small farmer in northern Savonia from the end of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Visitors have access to a 19th-century smoking room, an 18th-century bridal barn, a milk barn, a barn, a living barn, a barn and a smoke sauna.
Rauhanpuiston hautausmaa
Vuorelan kirkko
The church was designed by architect Kaj Michael and was completed in 1977. It is the parish's southern church and parish centre in the Vuorela village, 10 km from the centre of Siilinjärvi to Kuopio.
Siilinjoki
The river connecting Lake Pieni-Sulkava and Lake Siilinjärvi.
Siilinlahden rantauimala
The beach also includes changing rooms and toilets, a large pier area, a jumping tower and children's playgrounds. In the same connection, open-air swimming works in winter. There are several other beaches all around.
Kasurilan hiihtokeskus
On weekdays, 4 slopes, 2 T-bars, a platter lift and a carpet lift. The Etusiili opens at 17:00 in the evening hill with a T-bar lift. The number of slopes and lifts in use varies depending on weather and snow conditions and seasons.
The local golf centre offers two 18-lane courses in a varied setting along the water and forest islands. The differences in the height of Vanha Tarina and the natural ponds present a challenge to even more experienced players. As an additional service, Tarinagolf has an A-licensed restaurant, a beach sauna, educational services and a golf shop.
Hamulan rata
A motocross racing track in the Hamula village. In winter, toboggan activities and competitions are held on the track.
Raasio ampumaurheilukeskus
The largest and most versatile shotgun shooting centre in Eastern Finland. The visitors can shoot trap, skeet, bullet, deer, small deer, small rifle and pistol shooting.
A nature and fitness trail.
A youth centre.
Virkistyskylpylä Fontanella
Wave pool, long and meandering slides, hydromassage showers and two pools for children: a long pool with showers and a fly-shaped fountain. The Fontanella also has a solarium, an infrared cabin, a café-restaurant, two squash courts and two gyms.
A variety of meat dishes (chicken, pork, beef, fish), vegetables, rice, sliced potatoes, kebabs and pizzas are available. The lunch also includes a varied salad bar, food drinks, coffee and tea, and dessert.
Kahvila-Ravintola Lataamo
Lunch restaurant/café serving a variety of services. Whenever possible, domestic ingredients are used in the preparation of food. Paulig's high-quality traditional and new coffee flavours add a sophisticated addition to the dessert.
A grill in connection with the petrol station and car service station.
A restaurant in the Rissala village.
A karaoke bar that offers a living room and a cozy atmosphere to enjoy the evenings. There is also a cozy terrace all year round. Karaoke lists offer a wide range of options from classics to the latest hits. The selection is also updated frequently and the lists can be accessed conveniently on the website via the karaoke section.
Hotelli Sandels
The international kitchen of Restaurant Sandels serves à la carte meals.
A flea market.
By train
There are a few daily trains to Siilinjärvi, including one daily connection with Helsinki.
By plane
By boat
Siilinjärvi is close to the main fairway from Saimaa Canal via either Varkaus or Heinävesi to Kuopio and on to Iisalmi. Kallavesi by Kuopio is to the west, Juurusvesi and its archipelagos to the east.
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