Kannus Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Set off to Kannus on a city break to experience the flat expanses of Central Ostrobothnia, a unique place in Finnish culture.

Kannus is a town of 5,500 inhabitants on River Lestijoki surrounded by marshes. Kannus has an interesting and varied local history from the Stone Age to modern times. Kannus has seen the Pit-Comb Ware culture at Lake Suomusjärvi, a loss of inhabitants after the Iron Age, the status as the largest village in Suur-Lohtaja in the 15th century, the establishment of an ironworks in the 17th century, tar production and rapid growth in the 19th century.

Mäkiraonmäki has several attractions, ranging from a workers' house to the Oskari Tokoi museum, an emigrant museum, a local heritage museum in a granary, a windmill and the Joosepintalo and Topiaantalo buildings. The School Museum operates in a community centre and shows a classroom as it was in the 1930s. The Forest Railway Museum details the village's most important timber transportation. Fifty metres of railway has been recreated in the grounds of the heritage centre with a heritage locomotive.

Visit the restored Petäjä Watermill, with foundations laid in the 17th century and other structures dating back to the 18th century. In the past, there were hundreds of mills along River Lestijoki, but only a few remain.

Come and see the 200-year-old rectory, whose doors have only recently been reopened following restoration work. The windows open out over one of the most beautiful views in Kannus – the landscapes along River Lestijoki.

Galleria Justus, an art gallery in the basement of the town hall, hosts varying art exhibitions and the permanent collection of Justus Sarisalo.

Visit the Koskela power station area, which has a beach, two lean-to huts, a fishing pier, a path leading to the river and a bridge over the canal.

It is impossible to spend holiday in Kannus without going to Anneli's Bar, where time has stood still since the 1960s. Take in the atmosphere of times gone by and get chatting to Anneli, the talkative landlady.

Visit Niskankallio, where you can fish and barbecue while taking in the stunning white-water landscapes. The village of Yli-Kannus has a historical outdoor route through the former log flume in the Korpela dam area. Head towards Himanka for the Mannila Nature Trail. Kannus' roots stretch far back into history – come and experience it yourself.

Santa's Resort & Spa Hotel Sani

Santa's Resort & Spa Hotel Sani

Jukupolku 5, Kalajoki
The price is ₹13,889 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹13,889
₹15,833 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Kalajoki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Coastal Nature Center and Jukupark Kalajoki are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (640 reviews)
Worn out and old
"The hotel was very worn out and the decor old and stuffy. Balcony windows impossible to open, so you were stuck inside a hot, class cube when all you wanted was a nice sea breeze. Breakfast service was a big mess with too many people. Not a great selection either. On season prices off the chart and ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2022

Santa's Resort & Spa Hotel Sani
Hotel Kokkola

Hotel Kokkola

Rantakatu 14, Kokkola
The price is ₹9,671 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
₹9,671
₹11,024 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kokkola. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Kieppi - Kokkola Museum of Natural History and Kaarlela ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (582 reviews)
"This is a great hotel, but it does not have a laundry"

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Hotel Kokkola
Hotel Seurahuone

Hotel Seurahuone

Torikatu 24, Kokkola
Stay at this hotel in Kokkola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Kieppi - Kokkola Museum of Natural History and Kaarlela ...
6.4/10 (218 reviews)
Old and cosy place but service not that high
"The room and building has it’s own appeal since it old, some renovation could be done but the room and bathroom were clean and good beds."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2021

Hotel Seurahuone
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sandy Kelt, Irish House Apartments

Sandy Kelt, Irish House Apartments

Kalakuja 7, Kalajoki
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Kalajoki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Coastal Nature Center and Jukupark Kalajoki ...
"Veldig fint sted, rent å pent. Minus var at det kom røyklukt inn i leiligheten fra Sandy Kelt puben."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2023

Sandy Kelt, Irish House Apartments
Holiday Club Kalajoki Cottages

Holiday Club Kalajoki Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Matkailutie 150, Kalajoki
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Kalajoki. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a sauna. Popular attractions Kalajoen Hiekkasärkät and Jukupark Kalajoki ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
"Nous avons rencontré des difficultés pour récupérer notre clef d'une part et trouver le cottage dautre part. Mais tout s'est bien terminé avec de l'aide extérieure."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2024

Holiday Club Kalajoki Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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