Tervo – Market Square, Ski Trails and Nature Experiences

Tervo’s market square on Sininen tie is a lively meeting place: meet people you know, catch up on the latest news and shop from the market vendors. The municipality of Tervo offers more ways to make the most of your stay, from cross-country skiing and fly fishing to nature watching and cultural heritage. This lets you plan a trip that accommodates different interests without conflating the different places and activities.

Ski Trails and Fishing in the Municipality of Tervo

A cross-country ski trail runs from the sports field in the village of Tervo to Eerikkala Golf and is about one kilometre long. A second connecting trail runs from Savela to the sports field and measures approximately 2.8 kilometres. The routes differ both in length and in their respective starting points. Snow and trail conditions can vary; check them before travelling.

Äyskoski lies between Lakes Nilakka and Rasvanki in the municipality of Tervo and consists of three successive stretches of rapids. The rapids are 1,200 metres long in total. There are suitable stretches of water for fly fishing at different times of year: in areas with a strong main current, streamer and nymph fishing are good options. In summer, there are spots for pupa and dry-fly fishing; during the cold-water season, calmer stretches are suitable for dry-fly fishing. Catch and release rules generally apply: trout and grayling must be released, while other fish species may be kept. Barbless hooks are required. Check the current rules before fishing.

Nature Watching and Cultural Heritage

Tervon Sääksikeidas has four hides, two of which have photography openings at water level. Ospreys hunting can be observed particularly well from the hides. In favourable conditions, you can see their attacks from just 5 to 10 metres away. If you are planning a visit for this purpose, check in advance whether visits are currently possible.

A First World War fortification is located in Vallikangas in the municipality of Tervo. It extends over an area of 500 × 1,000 metres and includes firing and communication trenches, firing positions and shelters. Some trenches and splinter-proof shelters have been restored; most of the area remains in an undisturbed archaeological state.

The traditional storehouses of Tervon museoaitat stand in the courtyard of Eerikkala. They house historic objects, tools, furniture and household items from Tervo, telling stories of everyday life, work and celebrations. A large part of the collection was donated by people from Tervo. Opening days and hours are seasonal and may change, so check these details before visiting.

Golf and Routes to the Water

Eerikkala Golf is a parkland-style nine-hole course set amid the lake scenery of Savo. The course is about 5,400 metres long in total and has a par of 72; its challenging holes also offer a test for experienced golfers. Eerikkalan Kievari is a historic 19th-century farmhouse that has been converted into a clubhouse. Non-golfers can also have lunch, drink coffee and watch the game there, indoors or outdoors.

In the municipality of Tervo, Manginniemi can be reached by water or via a narrow private road. The road ends at a turning area several hundred metres before the shore and rest areas. Long, shallow sandy beaches lie on both sides of the tip of the narrow peninsula. Facilities include a shelter, a barbecue area and an outdoor toilet. When planning, take into account the distance between the turning area and the shore; road and access conditions may change.

Discover more destinations: Varpaisjärvi, Airaksela, Syvänniemi, Suonenjoki, Kauppilanmäki, Pörsänmäki, Kuopio, Vuorela.

For the broader travel overview: North Savo.