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DISC GOLFING! CULTURE AND
DESTINATIONS
Saarijärvi is home to several free disc golf courses.

KUSIAISMÄKI KALMARI NATURE
Players can choose between two separate 18- A 14-hole disc golf course is located in Nah- DESTINATIONS
hole courses. Course A is a demanding, cham- jus, Kalmari, near the village hall. The course is
pionship-level course with significant elevation particularly well suited to beginners, while also THINGS TO DO
changes and longer fairways. It offers a chal- providing a relaxed and pleasant practice en-
lenge for experienced players and for com- vironment for more experienced players. The ACCOMMODATION
petitive play. Course B, by contrast, is shorter total length of the course is approximately 1.3
in length and runs through a more compact kilometres.
area, but challenges players with a varied Nahjuksenraitti 12, 43270 Kalmari
layout that requires accuracy. The total length
of Course A is just over two kilometres, while AHVENLAMPI
Course B is approximately one and a half kilo- The disc golf area is located in a beautiful pine
metres. Hyppyrimäentie 1-2, 43100 Saarijärvi forest and offers an accessible 18-hole course.
The total length of the course is approximately
PYLKÖNMÄKI two kilometres, and it is well suited to players
A 1.6-kilometre course with 9 holes. The ter- of all levels. In the same area, close to the car
rain is rolling, with some elevation changes. park, there is also a shorter, beginner-friendly
The course is suitable for both beginners and 9-hole course, which is an excellent place to
experienced players. try the sport or enjoy a more relaxed round.
Rahikaisentie, 43440 Pylkönmäki Ahvenlammentie 62, 43250 Kolkanlahti

SUMMASSAARI
The course has 9 holes and is set in hilly terrain.
Summassaarentie 180, 43100 Saarijärvi

Equipment for the activity can be borrowed from Saarijärvi Library with a library card;
see page 37 for more information.

DINING

MANNA-AITTA - PETTING ZOO AND SUMMER CAFÉ SHOPPING AND
SERVICES
Manna-Aitta welcomes you to enjoy the tranquility of both countryside and lakeside in the heart
of Finland. Here you’re able to pet donkeys and sheep; watch hens, ducks and bunnies do their MAPS AND INFO
amusing business and finally have a bite of home-made bakery made of hand-milked goat milk.
You’re welcome to play Finnish outdoor games and jump obstacles on a hobby horse.

For groups we arrange activities with the furry friends: you can milk and walk the goats, brush and
pet donkeys and feed all the animals. Please make a reservation in advance! We also hold con-
certs on the farm. We open on Saturday, June 6. - please check details on our website and social
media. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more information! See you in Manna-Aitta!

Jari ja Maria Tolppila www.manna-aitta.fi
040 533 6236 Pyhäkoskentie 446c
mariatolppila@gmail.com 43100 Saarijärvi

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