Kurikka: Discover nature trails and culture

Kurikka offers several specific highlights to consider when planning a trip: nature trails of varying lengths, the scenery around Jyllinkoski, and cultural attractions ranging from church history to industrial history. Which ones suit your stay depends on whether you want to focus on trails, nature or history.

Trails and activities in Kurikka

The Nuijapolku can be walked along its entire length. The trail can also be ridden by mountain bike; at the rockiest sections, you may need to carry your bike for longer stretches. If you are deciding between hiking and cycling, take this possible stretch of carrying into account.

The Autionmaa nature trails run along the border between Kurikka and Kauhajoki, with routes in both cities. The shorter route starts at the Paulapieksut shelter, Autiomaantie 515, Kurikka. The routes differ clearly in length and terrain: the Laitasaari Nature Trail is about 13 kilometres long and has varied terrain and elevation changes, while the Flintanoja Nature Trail is about 5.5 kilometres long.

Near the centre of Kurikka, there is a ten-hole disc golf course at the Central Stadium. It is also suitable for use with a stroller.

Jyllinkoski: Nature Reserve and Trails

Most of the Jyllinkoski area is a nature reserve and includes riparian forests. The Jyllinkoski Nature Trail runs along the edges of a steep-sided river valley to Kiskonniemi and is about 1.5 kilometres long there and back. The family trail is just under one kilometre there and back, making it the shorter option and a good choice for strollers.

For planning with a stroller, the Jyllinkoski family trail and the disc golf course offer two specific options: the round trip is just under one kilometre, and the course has ten holes; both can be used with a stroller.

Museums, Churches and Industrial History

The Kurikka Museum presents exhibitions on the history and culture of Kurikka. The church museum at the Kurikka Museum displays artefacts from the old church, built in 1672. Kurikka’s stone cruciform church was completed in 1847 and built by Erik Kuorikoski.

The Jyllinkosken Sähköpuisto and its museum buildings present the history of electricity generation. The oldest building of the Kurikan Lakkitehdas was completed in 1913 and is considered Kurikka’s oldest industrial building. Its exterior is protected by the Finnish Heritage Agency. The years can be matched to different buildings: 1672 is the construction year of the old church, 1847 the year the stone cruciform church was completed, and 1913 the year the oldest building of the Lakkitehdas was completed.

Plan your journey

You can take several details into account when planning your journey. Kurikka is on Finnish National Road 3 and is connected by bus to regional centres as well as to Jurva and Jalasjärvi. Seinäjoki railway station is about half an hour from the centre of Kurikka. Check the bus timetables for your travel date before finalising your connection.

Discover more destinations: Ojutkangas, Alavus, Härmä, Soini, Kätkänjoki, Länsikylä, Kuortane, Jalasjärvi

For the broader travel overview: Southern Ostrobothnia.