ART AND ACTIVITIES IN THE CENTER OF MÄNTYHARJU
Family-friendly outdoor activities all year round
Kurkiniemi outdoor recreation area
The area of the old railway station and Kurkiniemi area in Mäntyharju has gained a new life in the last few years as a lively meeting place for local people and tourists.
There is a summer cafe and a shop selling local products called Makasiinin Puoti & Kahvila and a Linkkumylly equipment rental service where you can rent canoes, kayaks and SUP boards if you want to paddle next to the station on Lake Pyhävesi. Children can also take part in a canoeing trip as long as the child is accompanied by an adult and the child can swim well.
Also visit the Kurkiniemi beach and restaurants in the area, such as Nilkko Brewing’s brewery store and restaurant. See for more information on nearby restaurants and destinations on the Restaurants in Mäntyharju page.
Various hiking routes also start from the Kurkiniemi area.
For example, 12,5 km long Citypatikka route (City tour) starts from the Kurkiniemi area.
In addition, a sand road runs along the shore of Pyhävesi, i.e. a so-called A beach route (Rantapatikka route) that is also suitable for children and for the disabled people.
In the winter, the Kurkiniemi area has an ice walking route, cross-country skiing tracks on ice and an tour skating trail.
In the Kurkilampi area and along Asematie, there is also the Rantapuisto playground, swimming beach and disc golf park / frisbee golf course!
Contact information
Name of the attraction: Kurkiniemi area
Address: Asematie 10, 52700 Mäntyharju
Open: Hiking trails open all year round, most of the businesses in the area are open during the summer, some all year round
Additional information
Province, location and region: Etelä-Savo (Southern Savonia), Mäntyharju, centre (Kurkiniemi)
Address: Asematie 10, 52700 Mäntyharju
Target group: Families with children, adults, seniors, sports enthusiasts, partially accessible
Distance from the center of Lake Korpijärvi: Approximately 30 km (25 min.) by car
Open: Hiking trails open all year round, most of the businesses in the area are open during the summer, some all year round
Duration: From 1-2 h
Please note: You can use prams and pushchairs and wheelchairs in the area (for the most part).
Make sure the information is correct on the spot.
Maps and coordinates
Keywords: Activity, families with children, families, children, adults, seniors, sports, hiking, skiing, ice skating, biking, mountain biking, beach, swimming, winter, spring, summer, autumn
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