Himos & Jämsä region

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imos and the Jämsä Region offer many

exciting events in summer. The summer sea-

son of events is inaugurated by the largest sport-

ing event in Finland – Jämsä-Jukola 2013 – with ap-

proximately 40,000–50,000 fans of orienteering

participating in the event. Summer in Himos is filled

by festival visitors of four large-scale festivals. The

newest addition to the festivals is Jysäri that will

bring the hottest artists of the 90s to Himos. At the

end of June, the range of activities at Himos will be

further improved with a new, 18-hole golf course.

Summer exhibitions offer great experiences for art

lovers. Jämsä Felt Summer celebrates its 15th an-

niversary with the theme Mysterious Garden. The

traditional summer exhibitions include once again,

for example, Ars Jok v́ars, Environmental Art Ex-

hibition and Valkama Art Weeks with high-quality

concerts. See the art exhibitions on pages 18–20!

Among the many popular summer events are the

Market of the Old Chap of Jämsä, Akuliina Sum-

mer Festival, Aulis Olympics and diverse sporting

events as well as village and market events. The

Neste Rally will once more pound the gravel roads

of Ouninpohja and special stages of Himos. Fans of

motor sports can also experience the wild Super-

enduro event for the whole family in July.

In between summer events, you can enjoy magnifi-

cent vistas of Lake Päijänne on the deck of the Tuu-

likki ship, practise the rules of the road with your

kids at the Traffic Park, see summer theatre per-

formances or explore the museums of the region.

Come and enjoy the summer of Jämsä and Himos!

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Create the story of your life in Jamsa

ou have it all in Jämsä: housing close to

nature, diverse pastime opportunities as

well as great working and studying opportu-

nities.

For travellers the Jämsä Region offers,

among other things, diverse outdoor exercise

possibilities, services, various events and

cultural experiences. Pick your favourite!

In the new millennium, Jämsä has grown into

a town of six population centres. This wide

area offers plenty of options for building your

own home: close to town-centre services or

close to nature in a smaller village. Home-

builders are offered a diverse selection of

detached-house plots in the population cen-

tres, holiday-home plots at Himos and plots

of all sizes for business operations.

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The holiday-home area of Himoslehtelä is

located in the vicinity of the Himos Holiday

Centre at the heart of unforgettable holiday

experiences.

The Myllymäki industrial area has been zoned

for business operations and has ideal trans-

port connections. It is especially well-suited

for industrial manufacture and logistics ser-

vices.

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Create the story of your life in Jamsa

ämsä is town of education. In the Jämsä

Region, basic education is provided

at eight primary schools, three secondary

schools and one comprehensive school.

In addition, there are two general upper

secondary schools: one in Jämsä and one

in Jämsänkoski. School buildings have been

renovated at a fast pace in the past decade

and the work continues still.

LeArning AnD HAVing FUn in sCHooL pLAYgroUnDsThe playgrounds of new and renovated

schools have been put into shape. Attractive

playgrounds support education and offer

exciting surroundings for after-school play

in the fresh air.

High-quality environment for learningJ

• There are over 2,100 pupils in

Jämsä.

• About 200 first-graders

start school every year.

• There are over 300 upper

secondary school students.

Didyouknow?

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Old Chap of Jamsa

The belly shape of the Old Chap of Jamsa reflects the willpower of Jamsa to grow and develop.

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– THE FATHER OF JÄMSÄ STORIES

ämsän Äijä - The Old Chap of Jämsä was

a happy wanderer from Jämsä. The sto-

ries about this rascal date back 150 years. The

stories about the Old Chap of Jämsä are also

the origin of the City of Jämsä slogan: Jämsä

– the story of your life.

‘Left out like the Old Chap of Jämsä from

heaven’ is a legend that is strongly present in

the story tradition of Jämsä. There are many

beliefs about the origin of the saying. There

are stories about St Peter preventing the

Old Chap of Jämsä from entering heaven on

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Jämsän Äijä ja Ämmä - The Old

Chap and Woman of Jämsä are

selected annually at the Jämsä

Market .

A well-known Jämsä person is se-

lected to receive this honorary title.

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several occasions for varying reasons. A more

worldly version involves the past when people

travelled from Jämsä to Jyväskylä and Lahti by

river boat. A man from Jämsä arrived breath-

less at the jetty just as the boat had left, and it

would not come back despite his yelling. Vil-

lagers who had come to see off the boat said

that the Old Chap of Jämsä had been left out

of the boat. A tramp sitting nearby rephrased

the sentence to ‘the Old Chap of Jämsä was

left out of heaven’.

Probably the best explanation to suit modern

times is the most recent version – ‘The Old

Chap of Jämsä was left out of heaven because

his mission is not yet finished’. Come and meet

the Old Chap of Jämsä!

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he business tradition of the Old Man

of Jämsä: resource fulness and prosper-

ity dating back over 100 years are still going

strong. The region hosts several companies

exuding resilient entrepreneurship and a will

to succeed.

The following have their roots deeply embed-

ded in the soil of Jämsä: Hiihtokeskus Himos-

vuori Oy, Himoslomat Oy, Huopaliike Lahtinen

Oy, Elonen Oy, Jokilaakson eristys Oy, Jyki Oy,

Järvelä & Ståhlberg Oy, Lindroosin Sora Oy,

Rantasen Kello Oy, Nisula Forest Oy and many

other small, large and international companies.

The central location at the node of roads 9

and 24 as well as excellent road and railway

connections are significant strengths for

business operations. There is a strong paper

industry cluster and a national centre for

the aviation industry in the Jämsä Region.

International companies, such as UPM and

Patria, are significant employers in the re-

gion. Himos is one of Finland’s most popular,

year-round holiday and leisure centres. The

growth prospects and possibilities for tour-

ism are excellent in the region.

The active entrepreneurial atmosphere in

Jämsä and collaboration of different actors

create good preconditions for successful

business operations. The business advisers

of Jämsek are at your service. Read more at

www.jamsek.f/yrityspalvelut.

– THE FATHER OF JÄMSÄ STORIES

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Photo: Patria

Photo: Lahtiset

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CITY OF JÄMSÄ

MAP Tourist information

Jämsek oy

serViCes

1. City Hall

2. Parish Centre

3. Health centre, Jokilaakso Hospital, accident and emergency

4. Veterinarian

5. Pharmacy

6. Post office

7. Police station

8. Library

9. Liquor store

TrAnsporT

10. Bus station

11. Railway station

12. Taxi stand

13. Harbour (M/S Tuulikki II)

sporTs AnD reCreATion

14. Ice hall

15. Paunu Sports Centre

16. Outdoor swimming pool

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13. Pikku Galleria - Art Gallery

17. Kivipankki - Art Gallery

18. Church of Jämsä

19. Pälämäki Local Museum

20. Farmer’s Museum

21. Environmental art exhibition Between the Bridges

22. Jämsä Felt Summer and Ars Jok’vars -exhibitions

23. Children’s Traffic Park

24. Atelier Veli Ähtävä

Himos AreA

Tourist Information

Jämsek Oy, Himoscenter

25. HimosHoliday

25. Himos Patalahti Golf/HimosResort

26. Himos Hotel

27. Himos Arena

28. Himos Theatre

29. Himosvuori Ski Resort

Beach

Playground

Outdoor recreation area

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JUKOLA2013

JÄMSÄ-

ämsän Retki-Veikot Orienteering Club

is in charge of organising the national

orienteering competition Jämsä-Jukola on

15–16 June 2013. The 65th Jukola Relay and

36th Venla Relay will take place in the vicinity

of Jämsänkoski. The surroundings of the Myl-

lymäki field are ideal for organising the Jukola

Relay. The orienteering terrain is varied and

sufficiently demanding for both top athletes

and amateurs alike.

Back in 1978, when the first women’s Venla

Relay was held in the terrain of Pihlajavuori

and Laajakallio in Kuorevesi, the event was at

least three times smaller in terms of numbers

of people. Now, some 15,000 participants

are expected at Jämsä-Jukola. Besides

participants, trainers, family members and

spectators will also be present. During the

weekend, the total number of people present

is estimated at 40,000–50,000.

Televising the competition, displaying it on

giant screens at the competition centre and

organising the real-time result service online

set high technical demands for organising the

competition but also put orienteering in the

public eye.

The event with its overnight competition

taking place in the beautiful Finnish nature

is sure to provide great experiences of the

unique atmosphere of a large-scale event.

Competition Manager

Jaakko Lajunen

read more at www.jukola.com/2013

Jukola Night in Jamsa in June!

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Photo: Olli Levaniemi/Jämsä-Jukola

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We take no responsibility for the cancellation of events or for schedule changes.

Summer events 2013 T he Jämsä Region is bustling with action the whole summer! Concerts, summer markets,

sporting events and many other things attract the crowds. The diverse festival offerings of

Himos will be complemented by Jysäri in early July when the best of Eurodance will arrive at Himos.

You can find up-to-date information about the events at www.jamsek.fi/matkailu/tapahtumat

spring

25 April–24 october Jämsä region orien-

teering, fitness orienteering in the Jämsä

Region on Thursdays throughout the sum-

mer. Depart into the forest at 5–6:30pm.

The events are open to all those interested

in outdoor exercise in forest surroundings!

Beginners are always given guidance at

the site. Organised by Jämsän Retki-Veikot

Orienteering Club. www.jrv.fi

25–26 may Hyvän tuulen messut – home,

leisure and well-being fair, Jämsä Ice Hall

Wednesday canoeing, departure at Jämsä

Neste service station. Price: 10 €, with rental

equipment 20 €, incl. campfire coffees and

doughnuts.

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3 June summer-evening sing-along in

Jämsä Harbour at 6pm (in case of rain in the

Free Church). Anneli Montonen, UGG and

Kultainen Lyyra. Organised by Jämsä Parish

and the Finnish Bible Institute

5 June Wild-herb course at Särkisaari lake-

side sauna at 6–8:30pm. Wild-herb trail,

lecture and evening snack. Price: 35 €.

7–9 June Cadillac summer meet 2013, Hi-

mos. The traditional summer meet at Himos.

www.cadillacclub.vienet.fi

7–9 June Toller camp, Himos

The traditional summer camp of Nova Scotia

Duck Tolling Retrievers at Himos.

www.cayoras.com/Tollerileiri/

7–9 June gold panning competition in

Eväjärvi: Lankaniementie 23, Längelmäki

www.evajarvi.fi/kullanhuuhdonta

8 June First cruise m/s Tuulikki II at 7–10pm

from Jämsä Harbour

8 June rockin Lady & Her rivertown Boys,

Himos Areena, www.himosareena.fi

8–9 June greater Jämsä Days of Tradition

& race, Suur-Jämsän Moottoriklupi’s field,

Jämsä. Diverse demonstrations of skill and

the Greater Jämsä Race for vintage cars.

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11 June immi-day coffee in the grounds of

the Church of Kuorevesi. Also a short tour of

the cemetery and the possibility to visit the

loan granary. Organised by Kuorevesi As-

sociation.

11 June Wild-herb course at Särkisaari lake-

side sauna at 6–8:30pm. Wild-herb trail,

lecture and evening snack. Price: 35 €.

13 June–15 August saarikirkko evening on

Thursdays in Särkisaari at 7pm. Joint depar-

ture from Jämsä bus station at 6:30pm.

14 June summer songs and pancakes in the

Koskenpää Church Hall at 11am–1pm.

14–16 June V8 summer meet Himos 2013,

The summer American cars event at Himos.

www.v8-himos.net

15 June Forest-church service open to all in

connection with the Jukola relay in the for-

est next to Vangonmäki Chapel at 9 pm.

15 June Harbour concert & picnic

At 2–7pm free-of-charge concert for the

whole family in Jämsä Harbour. Main perfor-

mance by the band Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät.

15–16 June Jämsä-Jukola. 65th Jukola Relay,

www.jukola.com/2013

15–16 June stag and hen night weekend.

Stag and hen night tournament at Himos and

a wild party in Himos Areena!

www.himoslomat.fi

20–22 June The Voice Juhan-

nus Himos Festival. 15th anni-

versary of Himos Midsummer

Festival. Performers include:

Scooter (GER), Von Hertzen Brothers, J.

Karjalainen, Haloo Helsinki, Apulanta, Cheek.

Over-18s only. Read more at

www.himosfestival.com

21 June Aarresaari midsummer eve celebra-

tion, at 2–4pm. Music and games, the bonfire

is lit at 4 pm. Organised by Jämsänkosken

Kotiseutuyhdistys Association

21 June midsummer celebration, Särkisaari

Camp Centre by Lake Päijänne at 6pm. Bus

transportation. Coffee, programme and

bonfire.

21 June midsummer celebration with focus

on missionary work At Ainila Camp Centre in

Koskenpää, starting at 6pm. Bus transporta-

tion, programme of activities and refresh-

ments.

21 June midsummer bonfire, Korpi sports

field, the bonfire will be lit at 10pm. Tradi-

tional games and a draw for prizes. Organ-

ised by Korven kyläyhdistys Association,

Längelmäki

21–22 June midsummer cruises from Jämsä,

m/s Tuulikki II. Midsummer Eve cruises at

2–4:30pm (tickets 22 €/11 €), at 5–7:30 (tick-

ets 22 €/11 €), at 8–12midnight (tickets 23 €/11

€); Midsummer Day cruises at 2–4:30 (tickets

22 €/11 €), 5–8pm (tickets 23 €/11 €). Depart

from Jämsä Harbour.

24 June guided tour of the cemetery at the

old cemetery of Jämsä at 6pm. Guide: Seija

Jatkonen.

25 June First cruise Jämsä–pihlajakoski–

Jämsä 12 noon–4:15pm, m/s Tuulikki II

27–29 June iskelmä Festival, Himos

Three days, three stages, over 30 artists at

Himos. Performers include: Suvi Teräsniska,

J. Karjalainen, Popeda, Eppu Normaali, Kaija

Koo, Juha Tapio, Yö, Jukka Poika, Elonkerjuu

and many others! Over-18s only. Read more

at www.iskelmafestivaali.fi

1327–30 June Hurdles and sprint Carnival,

Oinaala, Jämsänkoski

27–30 June Jämsä Long-distance run-

ning, Long Jump and Triple Jump Carnival.

Paunu Sports Park, Jämsä.

28 June market of the old Chap of Jämsä,

Jämsä city centre. The programme includes

the traditional selection of the Old Chap and

Woman of Jämsä.

29 June Jämsä–Luhanka–Jämsä cruises

start on Saturdays at 11:30am–6pm, m/s

Tuulikki II

29 June Association fair. Action-packed

day for the whole family organised by local

associations. At 9am–6pm. Suur-Jämsän

moottoriklupi Association’s field, Jämsä

JULY

From 1 July, the new 18-hole

golf course of Himos will be

open for play.

www.himosresort.fi

3 July Dance at Länkky

on the lawn or asphalt at

6pm, Seppo Kanervo Band,

Länkipohja

5 July Jämsänkoski market, at 9am–5pm,

Around the area of Nikkarinaukio Square,

Isännöitsijänsilta Bridge and shore area. The

programme includes a play, rescue demon-

stration, sauna exhibition, blacksmith’s work

demonstration, sauna whisk preparation, etc.

The Market pub will open

on Thursday 4 July

with a band.

5–6 July Jysäri Himos.

Jysäri – the very best of

Eurodance music, including

Daze, Haddaway, Hausmylly, Pandora, Dr Al-

ban, 2Unlimited. Over-18s only. www.jysari.fi

6 July Akuliina hosts the national

karaoke contest of the Finnish paper

Workers’ Union and the trotting race

dance. www.akuliina.fi

6–7 July Jämsä Toto race, Kilpakorpi

trotting track. Jämsä once again

hosts the traditional two-day

toto race culminating in the

Race of the Old Chap of Jämsä.

7 July Cemetery celebration

at Jämsä’s old cemetery and

urn cemetery after the 10 o’clock

service at approx. 11:30am. In

case of rain inside the church.

27–29 JUne isKeLmä FesTiVAL

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7–14 July Koskenpää week: a diverse pro-

gramme in Koskenpää. See details at www.

jamsa.fi/koskenpaankyla

10–14 July new Wine summer event at Hi-

mos. www.newwine.fi/kesatapahtuma

11 July Koskenpää week’s gospel concert

‘Heaven’ in the church at 7pm. UGG and Kul-

tainen Lyyra with additional performers.

12–13 July Akuliina summer festival

• Fri 12 Jul Jannika B

• Sat 13 Jul Dave Lindholm and Vesterinen

yhtyeineen

www.akuliina.fi

12 July Koskenpää market, Koskenpää

13 July Jämsä mLL’s mega jumble sale 12

noon–3pm, Jämsänkoski Ice Hall.

www.jamsanmll.fi

14 July Concert in the Church of Kuorevesi

at 12 noon. Organised by Valkama Art

Weeks and the parish

14 July Concert in the Church of Kosken-

pää at 6:30pm. Organised by Valkama Art

Weeks and the parish

14 July Car-boot sale at the maivia park-

ing area at 11am and photographs by Petri

Nevalainen in the shed. Soup lunch is served

inside, meat or vegetable soup.

17 July Cemetery tour at Längelmäki

at 5pm. The church, museum and store-

house are open. Organised by Längelmäki-

seura Association

17–21 July summer holiday event for the

whole family at Himos. Plenty of activities

for kids, such as adventures in the Troll For-

est and theatre. www.himoslomat.fi

18–21 July synsam Lake päijänne sailing race

19 July Wanha Tonni swim, Kuokkala shore

20 July super-enduro event

Thrilling event for the whole family in the sur-

roundings of the Jämsä Ice Hall. Lots of ac-

tivities, a market and the chance to watch the

drivers in the pits. www.jsmksuperenduro.fi

20 July Akuliina hosts the superenduro

party, Playa. www.akuliina.fi

21 July summer afternoon at Kultakota.

Lankaniementie 23, Längelmäki. Organised

by Eväjärven seudun kyläyhdistys Associa-

tion

22 July guided tour of the cemetery at the

old cemetery of Jämsä at 6pm. Guide: Seija

Jatkonen.

25–27 July pipefest. One of

the largest hiphop events in

the Nordic countries at Himos.

Over-18s only. www.pipefest.fi

27–30 JUne Jämsä Long-DisTAnCe rUnning, Long JUmp AnD TripLe JUmp CArniVAL.

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27 July Day of tradition at Huhtala Croft

Isojärvi National Park. Demonstrations of

skill by craftsmen, coffee and other refresh-

ments, 12 noon–3pm. Further information:

www.luontoon.fi/isojarvi

27 July no mercy boxing and mixed martial

arts show matches, Nikkarinaukio Square,

Jämsänkoski

28 July ‘Bach in the summer evening’

Miekkainpetäjä Chapel at 6pm. Martti

Rekunen, organ. Free entrance

31 July–3 August neste oil rally Finland

• 1 Aug SS 1 Himos 1 and SS 5 Himos 2

• 3 Aug SS 18 Ouninpohja 1 and SS 22

Ouninpohja 2

www.nesteoilrallyfinland.fi

31 July–3 August Himos Areena rally party

Thursday–Saturday

• 31 Jul Irina

• 1 Aug Popeda

• 2 Aug Haloo Helsinki!

• 3 Aug JannikaB

www.nesterally.com, www.himosareena.fi

Photo: AKK Sports Oy/Timi Koponen

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2–3 August Akuliina rally party.

www.akuliina.fi

4 August miekkainpetäjä cemetery cele-

bration at 12:30pm. In case of rain inside the

chapel. The names of the people who have

been buried at Miekkainpetäjä since the last

celebration will be read out.

4 August Kuorevesi Local museum’s 50th

anniversary celebration at the museum.

Organised by Kuorevesi Association.

8–11 August gWCF – gold Wing Club

Finland Summer meet of Honda GoldWing

motorcyclists at Himos. www.gwcf.fi

9–11 August Akuliina nine Ball open pool

tournament. www.akuliina.fi

10 August paintball Big game, Jämsä Olk-

kola. Every year the Big Game, being held

for the 11th time at Jämsä in the middle of

Finland, has been Finland’s largest paintball

scenario event. www.suurpeli.fi

10 August Jämsession 2013, Nikkarinaukio

Square at 6–9pm. Performers: Hugo Albin II

(FIN), U. Pasanen Band (FIN), Sweet About

(FIN) featuring Heikki Silvennoinen & Jukka

Mäkinen. Tickets 15 €, at about 9:30pm–

1:30am. After party, Houseband: Funky

Tramps. Tickets 5 €. Nikkarinaukio Square,

Jämsänkoski

10–17 August Leo europa Forum – LeF

International, large-scale gathering of young

Leos at Himos. www.leo-clubs.fi

14 August Concert in the Church of Jämsä

at 7pm. Marko Kupari, organ. Free entrance

18 August Aulis olympics for children,

Paunu, Jämsä. Organised by Kaipolan Vire

21 August grandma Festival, Virikekeskus

Helminauha recreation centre, Jämsä

23–25 August Japanese car meet at Himos

28 August Concert in the Church of

Jämsänkoski at 7pm. Telemann’s cantatas.

Riikka Strandman, Kaisa Palva and

Helena Säily.

30 August night of moon Craziness,

Jämsänkoski

31 August We Cycle Jämsä cycling event,

at 11am–3pm, Jämsän Äijän aukio Square

AUTUmn

6 september Tuure Kilpeläinen & Kaihon

karavaani in Akuliina. www.akuliina.fi

16–18 october Children’s Festival

Autumn holiday fun for the whole family!

Traditional children’s festival at Himos.

www.lastenfestivaali.fi

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LänKipoHJA sUmmer mArKeTs:

At the Länkipohja market place on Satur-

days from 9am–12 noon.

25–26 may Länkipohja summer market at

the Hyvän tuulen messut fair

in Jämsä at 10am–5pm

1 June summer market opening

in Länkipohja at 9am–12 noon

8 June The eläkeliitto Association in

charge of organising the market

15 June Veteran choir performs

21 June midsummer market in Länkipohja,

music by Kuorehiset. Organised by

Längelmäki Association. Veterans sell

midsummer-sauna whisks.

29 June rasinkylä small-Farmer Associa-

tion in charge of organising the market

6 July mLL’s ‘childish’ market

13 July new! Tourism market. Monopol

band makes a comeback. Local tourism and

other entrepreneurs present themselves,

Längelmäen Yrittäjät is also present. Profit

goes to pay for the tourism newspaper. Or-

ganised by Kesätoriyhdistys Association

20 July Antique market in Länkipohja,

Seppo Kanervo Band performs and old items

are exchanged. Idyllic market. Organised by

Kesätoriyhdistys Association

27 July Dancing market, organised by Talvi-

aisten tanhupiiri

3 August Korvenkylä villagers in charge of

organising the market

10 August eväjärven seudun kyläyhdistys

Association in charge of organising the

market

17 August Lions Ladies’ theme market

24 August summer market

31 August market summer ends, music,

acknowledgments. Organised

by Kesätoriyhdistys

Association

See all events in

Längelmäki at

www.langelmaki.fi

We take no responsibility for the cancellation of events or for schedule changes.

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gALLerY KiVipAnKKi

• 28 Apr–26 may

olli Levaniemi, Photographs

reetta peuraniemi, Oil paintings

• 2–26 Jun svetlana ruoho, Paintings

• 1 Jul–4 Aug Jämsä Felt summer 2013,

‘Mysterious Garden’, 15-year jubilee exhibi-

tion of the Finnish Felt Association Filtti

• 11–30 Aug Virpi Leinonen, Beauty:

photographs and paintings

Open: Tue–Sun 12 noon–5pm, in July Sun–Fri

12 noon–6pm, Sat 12 noon–5pm

Exhibition fee: 5 €

Seppolantie 7, Jämsä

Tel. +358 40 712 2495

There is also a small felt shop in the Kivipank-

ki Gallery that is open when exhibitions are

open.

ATeLier VeLi äHTäVä ArT gALLerY

Sculptural, three-dimensional works of art

on birch. Summer exhibition and art sale at

Himos in Jämsä.

Open daily throughout the summer.

Sun–Fri at 12 noon–5pm, Sat at 12 noon–3pm.

(Closed for Midsummer 21–23 June)

Free entrance

Come and enjoy the enchanting atmosphere!

Säyryläntie 210, Jämsä

Enquiries: Tel. +358 40 5859 103

www.veliahtava.net

Art exhibitions

Svetlana Ruoho

Atelier Veli Ähtävä Art Gallery

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piKKU gALLeriA

Pikku Galleria - Art

Gallery is an idyllic

summer gallery in the

centre of Jämsä, near

the river. The premises

were previously used

for selling milk. The at-

mosphere of this small

and light space is welcoming. You can pop

inside and be whisked into a world where

everyday life is a distant memory.

pikku galleria summer 2013

• 10-year Jubilee exhibition – open all

summer

• 17 Jun–28 July piippa mutikainen ‘Bird in

search of a home’, Paintings and sculp-

tures

Open: Tue–Thu 12 noon–5pm, Fri 12 noon–

3pm, Sat–Sun 12 noon–4pm. Voluntary

entrance fee.

Mottilantie 2 (harbour), 42100 Jämsä

Tel. +358 40 704 7576

www.piippamutikainen.com

BeTWeen THe BriDges 2013

-enVironmenTAL ArT eXHiBiTion

• 8 Jun–31 Aug by the riverside in the

centre of Jämsä

This year, the artists of the Between the

Bridges 2013 exhibition are students Tuuli

Saarekas (Helsinki), Katja Aikioniemi (Jy-

väskylä), Oskari Tolonen (Tampere) and

Milka Tertsunen (Helsinki) from the Finnish

Academy of Fine Arts of the University of the

Arts Helsinki. You can see the artists working

along the river in the first week of June.

The works of art ‘Story map’ by artist Pia

Männikkö and ‘Wind nests’ by artist Matti

Koskinen from last summer are also still in

the exhibition area.

The exhibition is organised by Jämsän

Ympäristötaiteen yhdistys Joki Association.

Come and see the opening by the riverside

on 8 June at 2pm. Soi3 dance group (Irina

Baldini and Masako Matsushita) will perform

at the opening.

erKKi HirVeLä ATeLier

• 29 Jun–7 Jul erkki Hirvelä’s water-

colours. Opening on Sat 29 June at

7pm ‘Spiegel im Spiegel’

Soi3 (Irina Baldini and Masako Matsu-

shta), dance Elina Kangas, cello

Katriina Hirvelä, piano

Open daily at 12 noon–7pm.

Free entrance

Niskalantie 41, Alhojärvi, Jämsä

Ars JoK´VArs

• 1–28 Jul Felt exhibitions, Children’s sum-

mer pictures, Martha café and felt work-

shops in the Jokivarsi school buildings

Open Sun–Fri 12 noon–6pm, Sat 12 noon–

5pm. Joint opening ceremonies in Jokivarsi

School Centre on 30 June at 4pm.

päiVi riiHinen’s sUmmer eXHiBiTion

2013 poiesis.

• 5 Jul–30 Aug Wanha Makasiini - The Old

Warehouse, Jämsänkoski.

Open according to the opening hours of the

Wanha Makasiini. Free entrance

www. wanhamakasiini.net

Päivi Riihinen

Erkki Hirvelä Atelier

Piippa Mutikainen

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mYsTerioUs gArDen

15th anniversary exhibition of

Finnish Felt Association Filtti

and the 15th felt summer of Jämsä

2013 – in two locations:

• Jokivarsi school centre, Jämsä 1.7. – 28.7.2013

• Kivipankki Gallery 1.7. – 4.8.2013

Both open from Sunday to Friday 12 – 18,

Saturdays 12 – 17.

The felt exhibition gathers the ideas and the

versatile know-how of the members of Finnish

felt Association into products and art works.

The theme of the exhibition shows as concrete

garden products and items, objects and space

which one might see and experience in a gar-

den. The exhibition guides one’s thoughts into

mythic growth of forms, from seeds of ideas

into a growth story. The growing felt of the

mysterious garden nourishes senses and soul.

The international partner in the exhibition

this summer is the German Felt Association

Filz-Netzwerk e.V. with their exhibition called

garten: verwunschen oder rätselhaft, bring-

ing their own perspektive into the mysterious

garden.

During the summer exhibition there will be

short felt workshops. More information of

workshops, registration and Filtti exhibitions

can be found from www.filtti.fi.

Further information: Sirpa Mäntylä

Tel. +358 45 130 4777, sirpa.mantyla@filtti.fi

34TH VALKAmA ArT WeeKs 2013

TAmpere CHAmBer

• Tue 4 Jun Church of Jämsä

Chamber orchestra, soloist Reetta Näätänen,

clarinet

iCons AnD CHoir

• Thu 7 Jun parish Centre of Jämsä

Bishop Arseni, presentation on icons (with

the help of slides). Joensuu Orthodox Choir,

choirmaster Juhani Matsi

eigHT seAsons

• Tue 11 Jun Church of Jämsä

Jyväskylä Sinfonia

Tianwa Yang, conductor and violin

Four seasons (Antonio Vivaldi)

Four seasons of Buenos Aires

(Astor Piazzolla)

HAnnA rAnTALA soprAno/

KiriL KoZLoVsKY piAno

• Thu 13 Jun parish Centre of Jämsä

sTring QUArTeT

• Tue 18 Jun Jämsä Kivipankki

in THe ArT gALLerY in JUne

WorKs oF JormA-TApio VALKAmA

Graphics and paintings

Literature day in the gallery

Kämmekkäpolku 25, Jämsä

TWo CHUrCH ConCerTs

• sun 14 Jul Church of Kuorevesi at 12 noon

• sun 14 Jul Church of Koskenpää at 6:30pm

Organ, recitation, song, guitar, trumpet,

violin

Enquiries:

Liisa Valkama, Tel. +358 40 533 9032

liisa.valkama@valkamantaideviikot.fi

Photos: Olli Levaniemi

Summer theatres

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BUBBLing ComeDY AT

THe Himos THeATre

A charmer when drunk but

a total tyrant when sober.

That is the nature of Mr

Puntila by Bertolt Brecht. In

this Finnish-language sum-

mer theatre performance

by Himos Theatre, the role

of the wealthy master will

be played by the talented

Seppo Väänänen.

The highly entertaining comedy classic ‘Mr

Puntila and his farm-hand Matti’ will be per-

formed at the Himos Theatre in Jämsä on 7

July–10 August. Directed by Annu Sankilampi.

Performances in Finnish: Sun 7 Jul at 4pm,

Tue 9 Jul at 7pm, Wed 10 Jul at 7pm, Sun 14

Jul at 4pm, Tue 16 Jul at 7pm, Wed 17 Jul at

7pm, Sun 21 Jul at 4pm, Tue 23 Jul at 7pm,

Wed 24 Jul at 7pm, Sun 28 Jul at 4pm, Tue

30 Jul at 7pm, Wed 31 Jul at 7pm, Sun 4 Aug

at 4pm, Tue 6 Aug at 7pm, Wed 7 Aug at

7pm, Thu 8 Aug at 7pm, Sat 10 Aug at 1pm.

Further information: www.himosteatteri.fi or

www.facebook.com/HimosTeatteri.

Contact person Risto Hakola

Tel. +358 40 143 0044 or +358 50 546 9740.

TAnKKi TäYTeen AT KUoreVesi

sUmmer THeATre

The opening night of Tankki Täyteen (Fill It

Up) will be on 27 June 2013 at 6pm.

Finnish-language performances in July on

Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6pm and on

Sundays at 4pm. Directed by Juha Kuos-

manen. Enquiries, tel. +358 44 536 9338

Kuoreveden Nuorisoseura Nysä Association

Kuorevedentie 921, Kuorevesi

www.nysa.fi

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AArresAAri LoCAL mUseUm

Peasant and worker traditions introduce you

to the different phases of the local commu-

nity from the 16th to 20th centuries.

Open 2–28 July Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun 12

noon–6pm. Entrance fee: 2 €/person

Virtasalmentie, 42300 Jämsänkoski

Tel. +358 40 538 0452

sLeigH AnD WAgon mUseUm

The museum displays, for example, wagons,

sleighs and tools made by craftsmen from

Valkjärvi in Karelia and a fully fitted-out

Valkjärvi farmhouse with inhabitants.

Open upon request 14 May–30 September

Entrance fee: 2.50 €/person

Rapakontie 133, 42100 Jämsä

Tel. +358 44 284 0020

www.evakkoreki.net

HALLinporTTi AViATion mUseUm

A large collection of aeroplanes and material

related to aviation, such as pilot’s uniforms

from different eras, flight equipment and

aviation technology. Open 2 June–4 August

on weekdays at 1–5pm, Sat–Sun 12 noon–

5pm. Entrance fee: adults 4 €, pensioners

2 €, children 1 €. Joint ticket with Veljesten

Wanha Konttori 5 €.

Haukilahdentie 3, 35600 Halli

Tel. +358 3 532 0714

Jämsä roAD CHUrCH AnD CHUrCH mU-

seUm Valuable ecclesiastical artefacts are on

display in the church above the sacristy.

Open 17 June–26 July on weekdays 11am–4pm.

Koskentie 30 B, 42100 Jämsä

Tel. +358 44 791 1206

www.jamsanseurakunta.fi

Museums

WAnHA mAKAsiini

KUoreVesi LoCAL mUseUm

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KUoreVesi LoCAL mUseUm

A traditional farmhouse by Lake Kuorevesi.

Main building, chimneyless hut, granaries,

drying barn. Many artefacts used in farming,

linen manufacture and fishing.

Open 26 June–4 August on Wed–Sun 12

noon–6pm. Kuorevedentie 1562, 35600 Halli

Tel. +358 3 471 8746

KUoreVesi ATTrACTion CHUrCH

The road church of Kuorevesi is a beautiful

shingle-roofed wooden church that was built

entirely with funds received as offerings.

Open 17 June–26 July on weekdays 11am–

4pm, Sat 3–6pm and Sun 12 noon–4pm.

Kirkkoniementie 118, 35800 Mänttä

Tel. +358 44 791 1206

www.jamsanseurakunta.fi

ToY mUseUm

A selection of about 3,500 toys from the

beginning of the 20th century to the present

day. The museum displays clothing, utility

goods and toys that Finnish children have

played with as well as a stage and stage

wardrobe. The Toy Museum also features a

horror room where you can meet the family of

Nanni Mänttäri, if you have the nerve. There is

also an exhibition of Arabia tableware at the

museum.

Open 2 April–30 August on Tue–Sun 12

noon–5pm. The museum is also open for

groups upon request. Entrance fee: adults 5 €,

children 3 €.

Recreation centre Virikekeskus Helminauha

Alhonkouluntie 19, Jämsä

Tel. +358 40 722 8647

www.virikekeskushelminauha.fi

LängeLmäKi LoCAL mUseUm

The Längelmäki Local Museum comprises

three buildings: the residential building,

drying barn and two-storey granary.

Open 8–14 July 1–5pm

Hiukkaan kylätie 100, 35600 Längelmäki

Tel. +358 40 750 9900

www.langelmakiseura.fi

FArmer’s mUseUm

Based on 40 years of collection, there is an in-

teresting and extensive collection of agricultu-

ral artefacts, a blacksmith’s museum workshop

and kitchen from the time of the Great Depres-

sion. Open 2–28 July on Tue–Thu and Sun 12

noon–6pm. Entrance fee: 2 €/person.

Pienamintie 25, 42100 Jämsä

Tel. +358 40 712 2495

päLämäKi LoCAL mUseUm

Buildings from the 18th century with original

artefacts in the Iron Age residential area of

Pälämäki. Open 2–28 July on Tue–Thu and Sun

at 12 noon–6pm. Entrance fee: 2 €/person.

Ruotsulantie 42, 42100 Jämsä

Tel. +358 40 712 2495

WeLJesTen WAnHA KonTTori

Exhibition of historical aviation photographs of

Veljekset Karhumäki Oy, presenting photo-

graphs from all over Finland since the 1930s,

from Hanko to Petsamo. Exhibitions of the ae-

roplane factory showcase the different phases

of the Finnish aviation industry. Open 1 July–

3 August daily at 1–5pm. Entrance fee: 3 €, or

a joint ticket with the Aviation Museum 5 €

Lentoasemantie 3, 35600 Halli

Tel. +358 3 532 0125

www. veljeksetkarhumaki.fi

WAnHA mAKAsiini - THe oLD WAreHoUse

The second floor of the Wanha Makasiini hosts

a museum café that displays artefacts found

on the side of the road, backyards, shops and

in the archives of the paper mill. This unique

café has been decorated with old artefacts of

the mill and old photographs from Jämsänkoski

and the paper mills. Open 3 July–30 August on

Wed–Sat 12 noon–6pm, on performance nights

12 noon–2am.

Isännöitsijänsilta 1, 42300 Jämsänkoski

Tel. +358 40 581 0287

www. wanhamakasiini.net

WAnHA mAKAsiini

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amilies with children have many great

destinations to visit. For example,

children love the Traffic Park. It now has

extended opening hours. Children get to drive

a pedal car along the park streets for a small

charge. Three-wheelers and push trolleys for

the youngest family members are available

free-of-charge just like the adjacent play-

ground. Another unforgettable experience is

seeing live elks, alpacas and other animals.

TrAFFiC pArK

A favourite destination for children in Jämsä!

Pedal car driving 2 €/hour, season ticket for

the whole summer 25 €. Also a café and play

park in the vicinity. Open: 20–31 May on Mon–

Fri 12 noon–4pm, 3 June–2 August on Mon–Fri

10am–5pm, 1–27 July also open on Sat 10am–

2pm, 5–16 August on Mon–Fri 12 noon–4pm

Piispasentie 2, Jämsä. Tel. +358 40 538 0452

moose pArK

The Moose Manor is cur-

rently home to four moose:

a cow called Annikki,

handsome bulls Jorma

and Matti-Esko and a calf

called Laila born in 2010

who is Matti-Esko’s and

Annikki’s firstborn.

Moose Park is open 26

June–24 August at 12

noon–7pm. When dining

in the Moose Manor Restaurant the park is

free-of-charge, otherwise 5 €/person or 15 €/

family. Heinäseläntie 381, Jämsä

Tel. +358 400 488 779, www.hirvikartano.fi

ALpAKKAKArTAno

You can meet charming alpacas Mozart and

Bruno at the alpaca farm. There are also

sheep and cats to see at the farm. Besides

admiring the animals, you can pop into the

Piittala flea market, Kartanonpiha shop and

Ailasali café.

Alpaca presentation 5 €/person (or according

to group size). Open upon request.

Ilajantie 40, Kuorevesi. Tel. +358 40 183 0380

BeACHes

The Jämsä Region has many clean and

fun beaches to choose from. For example

in the city centre you can try the outdoor

swimming pool or go to a beach about one

kilometre away to splash in Lake Särkijärvi.

You can also take a picnic with you

and enjoy a whole day on the beautiful

Varpainen beach in Haavisto.

HimosHoLiDAY

The HimosHoliday summer is filled

with fun activities for the whole family,

for example, angling excursions and

ball games. You can also rent a boat or

canoe and enjoy lakeside scenery on

your holiday!

Read more at www.himoslomat.fi

Länsi-Himoksentie 4, Jämsä

Tel. +358 20 711 9200

The best summer activities for childrenF

The best summer activities for children

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Get readyfor golf!

A new, full sized golf course will be opened in Himos at the end of June. Visitors can get a holiday apartment right by the course.

For more information, see www.himosresort.f i

Please contact for more information!Hannu Mäntyharju +358 400 666 902, hannu.mantyharju@himosresort.fi

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ELONEN BAKERY SHOP

OPENMON–FRI 10–17,

SAT 10–13

FRESH & GOOD!

www.elonen.fi

CAFÉ ELONEN JÄMSÄTalvialantie 1, 42100 Jämsä

tel. +358 20 7070 260

OPENMON–FRI 8–18, SAT 9–16

LUNCH / À LA CARTE

MON–FRI 11–15

Patalahdenkatu 1, 42100 JämsäTel. +358 20 7070 220

TREJKL

Jämsä

5 km SäyryläntieHIMOS

500 m

Ruo

tsul

anti

e

200 m

www.hirvikartano.fi

Only 10 min.

from Himos!

Northern Himos

E63

Himos Centre

8,5 kmÀ la carte

Heinäseläntie 381, Jämsä+358 (0)400 488 779info@hirvikartano.fi

Please see our website

for opening hours.

..HAVE YOU EVER KISSED A MOOSE?

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RAVINTOLA PATAPIRTTIw w w . p a t a p i r t t i . f i

Ravintola Patapirtti palvelee:ti-pe 17-22, la 12-22, muulloin tilauksesta

Jyväskyläntie 848, Jämsä(800m Himos-risteyksestä Jyväskylään päin)

Parhaista kotimaisista

raaka-aineista ja

tilaviinituotteista

syntyy elämys!

Tiedustelut p. 045 6511 405

FARMUUSI-YIJÄLÄ

Tampere Jyväskylä

Lahti

Jämsä

market

Neste Oil Jämsän PorttiKauhkialantie 108, Jämsä, tel. +358 014 7170 500Open: Mon.–Sat. 6.30am–10pm, Sun. 7am–10pm.Hesburger and Kotipizza: open daily 10am–9.30pmwww.jamsanportti.fi

• Supermarket• Café Restaurant• Car rental• Car wash,

Caravan wash• Sonera shop

Extensive services for the most demanding of travellers

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Jämsän GasthausJämsän Gasthaus offers affordable and

cosy accommodation near the town centre of Jämsä, 8 km from Himos, and

cabin accommodation by the lakeside.Internet café, gift kiosk.

We provide service in Finnish and Russian.

Asemakatu 2,42100 JämsäTel.+358 14 718 177

info@jamsangasthaus.fiwww.jamsangasthaus.fi

Jämsän Loma• Cabin accommodation • High-quality log cabins by the lakeside • Cleaning services

for homes, cabins and companies • Bicycle rental

We provide service in Finnish and Russian.Tel. +358 44 358 4438

jamsanloma@hotmail.comwww.jamsanlomamokit.com

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encounters...memories,

Emotions,

Experience the city of art. Spectacular culture and scenery.

Accommodation is available in cottages and hotels – you can even sleep in the classy King’s Bedroom.

Give yourself time for a nature stay in the city of art!

CULTURE AND EVENTS

–near you!

Art City-info+358 (0)3 488 811, matkailu@manttavilppula.fi

Seppälän puistotie 2, 35800 Mänttä

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DisTAnCes To Jämsä:

• Hels inki 220 km

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• Turku 250 km

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• Oulu 395 km

• Vaasa 270 km

• Lahti 1 15 km

• Kuopio 200 km

• St Petersburg 450 km

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