Places to Visit in Ahtari, Finland, Europe

Places to Visit in Ahtari, Finland, Europe

Ahtari is a municipal town situated in the Southern Ostrobothnia region in Finland lying approximately between latitudes 62° and 33′ N, and longitudes 24° and 04′ E, around 80 km southwest of the regional capital, Seinajoki and 325 km north of the regional capital, Helsinki. Ahtari has a total area of 909.96 sq. km.

Ahtari achieved town status in 1986 and currently, it is home to many natural as well as manmade tourist attractions like lakes, parks, a golf course and a zoo. Other than tourism, industrial sector is also equally supporting the economy of Ahtari. As of the recent census, the population of Ahtari is 6,394.

Connectivity to Ahtari:

Ahtari is catered by Seinajoki Airport which is served by Direktflyg with scheduled flights to Helsinki and the airport also operates direct charter flights to major Southern European destinations.

There are buses and taxis available from Seinajoki Airport to Ahtari and train is an additional and convenient option.

Also the town is home to many travel agencies that offer car, bike and bicycle for both short and long distances on hour and day basis. Most of them are offered advance booking facility for tourists’ convenience.

Food and Shopping in Ahtari:

For shopping tourists can visit Golf Corse Par3 X where a clothing store is located offering different traditional and golfing clothes, bags, jewelry and scarves and also there is a cafe in the golf course with several specialties. In addition, there are 2 cafeterias in Ahtari Zoo.

What to do in Ahtari?

Golfing
Hiking
Shopping
Plays like volleyball, basketball, tennis and badminton

Tourist Attractions in Ahtari:

Ahtari Zoo:

Ahtari Zoo is the major and most popular tourist attraction in Ahtari home to diverse Finnish animal species. It was established in 1973, spread over an area of 60 hectares and is open for tourists throughout the year. Also zoo houses a food corner that offer snacks, drinks and ice cream for visitors.

Golf Corse Par3 X:

Located in the vicinity of Ahtari Zoo, Golf Corse Par3 X is 6 holes golf course ideal for whole family. There is a cafe in the golf course offering some typical baked muffins, pies and coffee and it also features magazines, free internet access, children playground and a TV. Tourists can also find clothing store in the golf course that offer golf clothing, scarves and bags. The golf course is open from 10 to 20.

Hotel Mesikammen:

With 101 rooms, Hotel Mesikammen is a very famous hotel in Ahtari designed by Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen who were also the designers of Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki. It offers some top latest tourist favor facilities and services such as Jacuzzis, saunas, spa, conference rooms, gymnasium, spa and arrangement of music and dance events.

List of other places of interest in Ahtari includes:

Aalto Center of Seinajoki
Lakeuden Risti Church
Parish Centre
City Theatre in Seinajoki
City Hall
City Library
Apila Public Library
State Office Building
Törnävä Mansion
Törnävä Church
Kyrkösjärvi
Mallaskoski Brewery
The Southern Ostrobothnia District Museum
The Civil Guard and Lotta Svärd museum

Best time to visit Ahtari:

The months of dry season from May to October are ideal to travel Ahtari to visit Ahtari Zoo.

Accommodation options in Ahtari:

Hotel Mesikammen is a reputed hotel in Ahtari and also there are cottages and camping sites in Ahtari Zoo with all the basic facilities and services. Also some hotels in Ahtari conduct day tour other than amenities. List of the prominent hotels in Ahtari: