Keuruu is a town in Central Finland, Finland.
Understand
In the 19th century, the town grew rapidly with industry. The Keuruu net factory was established in 1845 and was one of the largest factories in Finland. Later, a paper mill and other industrial enterprises were also established in the town.
After the Second World War, Keuruu continued to grow, with the establishment of farm shops and construction companies, among others. The town also has a large agricultural sector, and the importance of the countryside has remained strong to this day.
Get in
By train
Keuruu and Haapamäki have railway stations, direct connections are available from Tampere, Jyväskylä and Seinäjoki. Timetables are available from VR website.
By bus
Intercity coaches from Jyväskylä and Kankaanpää.
Get around
By taxi
See
- 🌍 Haapamäen Museoveturiyhdistys ry, Asematie 31, ☏ +358 40 593 0137. A museum of old Finnish railway stock, museum train rides also available.
Do
- 🌍 Höyryveturipuisto Haapamäki, Asematie 37, ☏ +358 14 733 111, info@veturipuisto.fi. Opportunity to get acquainted with real steam locomotives and the history of Finnish railways.
Buy
- 🌍 Megamarket, Kangasmannilantie 20, ☏ +358 10 820 9500, info@megamarket.fi. Independent shopping centre.
- 🌍 Sale Haapamäki, Pihlajavedentie 7 (in Haapamäki). M–Sa 08:00–21:00, Su 10:00–21:00. Grocery store.
Eat
- 🌍 Pappilan Taverna, Kangasmannilantie 4, ☏ +358 44 371 2531, pappilanpidot@pappilanpidot.fi. Located in an old stone barn of an old parsonage.
- 🌍 Bistro Otto, Keuruuntie 17, ☏ +358 45 221 3373, otto@bistrootto.fi.
Drink
Sleep
- 🌍 Hotelli Keurusselkä, Keurusseläntie 134 (on the shores of Lake Keurusselkä), ☏ +358 14 3611 000, myynti@hotelkeurusselka.fi. A hotel surrounded by pine trees and green nature. The hotel's amenities include a spa with an indoor pool and saunas. The hotel also has a spacious and cozy restaurant with a bar and a summer terrace.
- 🌍 Iso Kirja Hotelli, Heikkiläntie 177, ☏ +358 40 622 7172. Hotel of Iso Kirja Christian college. €62/72.