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Saarijärvi is a rural town and municipality in Central Finland, Finland. It is known for its beautiful nature, with forests and many lakes and rivers. It is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and cross-country skiing.
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Activity park. Also animals big and small, from domestic animals to fish and snakes. Café with meals.
Mires and old-growth forest. The Mastomäki wood, with trees of an average age of 250 years and some from the 16th century, is the most remarkable old-growth forest of southern Finland.
Thai restaurant.
Campsite by a small lake, popular among families. Cottages. Beach, barbecue facilities, kiosk, rowing boats, sauna, shop, disc golf, free Wi-Fi. The cottages have kitchen or kitchenette, some have a view to the lake. The tent site is on the forested ridge. Reception open 10:00–21:00.
B&B accommodation with the picturesque rooms, an excellent catering service and a beautiful lake view.
By car
Highway 13 between Jyväskylä and Kokkola passes through Saarijärvi. Road 18 comes in from Seinäjoki. The Blue Highway passes 35 km north of Saarijärvi, via Kyyjärvi and Kannonkoski.
By train
Nearest railway station is in Jyväskylä. Timetables are available from VR.
By bus
Coaches from Helsinki via Jyväskylä to Kokkola stop in Saarijärvi. See Matkahuolto. Uuraisten Liikenne operates coaches from Jyväskylä.
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