In Mäntyharju, Finland
There is much to see and experience in the Enovesi area and its surroundings. Enonlahti is a lively village in summer thanks to its summer market and cafés. At the Enonkylä community center, a market is held on summer Saturdays where you can buy products from local entrepreneurs, participate in weekly playful competitions, and enjoy waffle coffees at the café run by the village association.
Along Enolahdentie, you'll find Santrala, a summer café set up in a former telephone exchange center, which delights visitors with its charm and is open on summer Sundays! Additionally, on the same road is Vierula farm, which takes care of the village's berry and vegetable production, and maintains a self-service kiosk and a summer café. For those who enjoy adventure and searching, there are several geocaches in the village area, waiting to be found in the most imaginative places.
For culture enthusiasts, Mäntyharju offers many options and enjoyable experiences. Among others, the Salmela Art Center with its summer concerts, summer theaters in Koirakivi and Mäntyharju, dance events at Nurmaa stage, a year-round cinema showing top movies, and the Ilokuva Festival held in late summer ensure the area's cultural offerings.
For those who value local food and products, there are also many places worth visiting. For culinary enthusiasts, à la carte dishes are created for enjoyment at places like Bistro Muru and Woikoski Feeling's Juureskellari. Local beers are produced at Nilkko Brewing, which also occasionally hosts cultural events. Kuvala Farm, Hinkkuri Highland, Iso-Mikkasen Sheep Farm, and Leskelä Highland produce quality meat products for preparation at the cottage or to take home. Heilukangas Sea Buckthorn takes care of the area's sea buckthorn production and the manufacturing of high-quality, nationally awarded sea buckthorn products. Coffee and pastries can be enjoyed at Miekankoski Café and at the Kirkonkylä Kiosk (mentioned in Kake Randelin's song) located opposite Salmela.
For those who enjoy museums and history, there are many different places to visit. Woikoski's car and factory museums have an incredibly fine collection of Finnish history in the fields of motoring and industry. The Iso-Pappila museum area impresses visitors with its milieu and annually changing exhibitions. For those interested in war history, the Bunker Museum and Veteran Park offer a time journey to wartime Finland. The Miekankoski Log Floating Museum allows visitors to learn about the noble art of log floating, and Alho's Home Museum private collection gives visitors a feel for the atmosphere of an old farmhouse through objects and tools.
For hiking enthusiasts, Repovesi National Park and Paistjärvi hiking area offer stunning landscapes and nature experiences. Athletes in Mäntyharju are served by nice ski tracks in winter and Padel courts, Vola and Väntti golf, and several disc golf courses in summer. Additionally, Mäntyharju has good facilities and versatile routes for cyclists. The most enthusiastic cyclists can set a goal to visit all 23 of Mäntyharju's mailbox cycling destinations while exploring our beautiful and large municipality.
There are also diverse activities for families with children. Time flies at the forest playground located in the center, after which you can head for ice cream and juice in the historical milieu of Makasiini Shop & Café. The municipality's 17 different beaches also allow for swimming in several lakes. The Käärmekallio animal park in Karankamäki offers endearing experiences for animal lovers. In addition, the area's amusement parks, Tykkimäki in Kouvola and Visulahti in Mikkeli, offer fast-paced experiences and memorable adventures for the whole family.
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