Attractions in Tervola
Natural attractions in Tervola include the Suolijoki River’s Pyhäportti rapids and the municipality’s riverbank environment. Stone Age village is a must-see destination. You can dive into ancient life in Tervola all the way to the Stone Age. The stone village of Törmävaara offers a journey into prehistory. You can explore the area either guided or on your own. You can get to know traditional Ostrobothnian culture at the Tervola Homeland Museum. There are 30 different buildings in the museum area, where you can get acquainted with the way of life of the past. Tervola’s historic wooden church is also among places worth visiting.
Kätkävaara
Kätkävaara is a 189 meters high hill in the municipality of Tervola. In addition there is a 7 km marked hiking trail, where you can enjoy nature in Tervola area.
Leirikätkä 74, 97140 Tervola
Törmävaara Stone Age Village
One of the largest Stone Age settlements in Europe has been found in Tervola municipality. You can find an exhibition presenting the ancient history of Tervola util 6000 years ago.
Tsasounantie 16, 95300 Tervola
Eila Forsell
+35840 509 9261
Tervola Homeland Museum
You can get to know the traditional Perä-Ostrobothnian culture at the Tervola Homeland Museum. There are 30 different buildings in the museum area, where you can get acquainted with the way of life of the past.
Nelostie 373, 95300 Tervola
Tervolan kirkko
The Tervola Big Church, designed by architect Ludvig Lindquist, was built in 1861 – 1864. The beautiful wooden church is protected as a National Landmark Heritage Site.
MA Castrenintie 4, 95300 Tervola
Suolijoki River’s Pyhäportti rapids
Pyhäportti is a beautiful rapids in Vähäjoki, which is especially popular among paddlers. At the end of the road leading to Pyhäportti, there is an observation deck from which you can admire “Tervola’s Niagara.” Some parts of the rapids flow throughout the winter without freezing.
