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Municipality in Central Finland, Finland
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Toivakka is a municipality in Central Finland.
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Toivakan kirkko
Wooden church built 1879–1882. Alvar Aalto oversaw repairs in the 1920s, but the works by him are on display elsewhere. The ceiling paintings, now praised, were controversial enough when painted 1972–73 that the vicar left as he couldn't stop the artist.
A wooden lean-to shelter on top of a hill. Next to it, there is a fitness trail and a ski trail in winter use.
Toivakan frisbeegolfrata
Nature trail (2–3 km) in difficult terrain to and on the Kuivavuori hill (peak 80 m above the road), the western slopes of which are a nature reserve (extending across the trail). Lean-to shelter (no toilet).
A kebab-restaurant.
A café-restaurant.
A café.
The hostel has 8 accommodation rooms of different sizes, six of which have their own bathroom. Guests have access to a common, well-equipped kitchen and dining area, as well as a common living area. In the living room you will find books and games for your use.
A grocery store.
A grocery store.
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