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Kankaanpää is a town and municipality in Satakunta, Finland. The former municipality of Honkajoki, and the municipality of Jämijärvi, just to the east, are also handled in this article.
Understand
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The history of the town dates back to the 1500s, when it was a small village. Kankaanpää gradually developed into an important trading centre, centrally located at the junction of two major roads.
In the 19th century, Kankaanpää became an important industrial town. The town's industry grew rapidly, and there were several important factories, including wood mills and sawmills. Agriculture was also an important industry in the town.
- Tourist information, Kangasmoisionkatu 1 (Kankaanpään kaupunginkirjasto, the city library), ☏ +358 44-577-2421, kirjasto@kankaanpaa.fi. Mon–Wed 11:00–19:00, Thu–Fri 11:00–17:00. Tourist information is available from the Visit Kankaanpaa web site and from the city library. Free.
Get in
[edit | edit source]By train
[edit | edit source]The nearest train stations are Parkano (51 km, 32 mi) and Pori (55 km, 34 mi).
A dial-a-ride service (€10) is available between Parkano railway station and Kankaanpää M–F twice a day in each direction. Fixed route, the service is to be ordered the preceding weekday 9:00–16:00 from Pohjois-Satakunnan Liikenne: ☏ +358 45-155-5117 (preferably by SMS), posantaksi@gmail.com. Tell where you will board and get off; check that you get a confirmation.
By bus
[edit | edit source]Coaches from Helsinki, Pori, Tampere and Keuruu. From Kankaanpää to Honkajoki and Jämijärvi few coaches per weekday.
- 1 Kankaanpään linja-autoasema, Taipaleenkatu. Bus station.
Get around
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By taxi
[edit | edit source]- 1 Kankaanpään taksiasema, Kauppatori 5, ☏ +358 2-572-000. Taxi station.
- Taksi Heikki Mäkisalo, ☏ +358 500-584-000.
- AMTraim Oy, ☏ +358 40-583-7500.
- AL-taksit, ☏ +358 500-194-123.
- Taksi Vesa Peltovirta, ☏ +358 40-848-8886.
- Taksiliikenne Janne Heilimä, ☏ +358 44-244-4567.
- Virpin Taksi, ☏ +358 400-222-328.
- Taksi Pauli Kuusikko Oy, ☏ +358 400-224-234.
- Taksi Timo Ranta, ☏ +358 40-072-4110. Taxi service in Jämijärvi.
- Taksi Kauko Kuusikko, ☏ +358 40-041-4847. Taxi service in Jämijärvi.
- Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Kankaanpää Church (Kankaanpään kirkko), Keskuskatu 64.
- 2 Honkajoki Church (Honkajoen kirkko), Kauppatie 2. A wooden church from 1804.
- 3 Jämijärvi Church (Jämijärven kirkko), Kirkkotie 9. A wooden church from 1860.
- 4 Lamellikasarmi. Niinisalo garrison features some military functionalism. One of the barracks (Lamellikasarmi) from 1935 designed by Kalle Lehtovuori and the hospital from 1937 are built in functionalist style. As this is a military area, the buildings can't be visited just like that. Garrisons in Finland training conscripts do have open days twice a year (usually in February and August), other times of the year you might be able to catch a glimpse of the Lamellikasarmi from the northern gate, and you could try to contact the army if they would allow you in.
Do
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- 1 Kunnonlähde Kankaanpää, Kelankaari 4, ☏ +358 2 573-33, respa@kunnonlahde.fi. Pool area with jacuzzi, massage pool, therapy pool and hydromassage showers. €6.
- 2 Ihme Kompleksi, Keskuskatu 28 (at Kankaanpää Joint Lyceum), ☏ +358 45-7873-0757, heippa@ihmekompleksi.fi. A movie theatre.
- 3 Jämi, Jämintie 659 (About 7 km east of Jämijärvi village centre), ☏ +358 40 769 9189, info@jami.fi. A year-round recreational area surrounded by the pine forests and ridges of Hämeenkangas. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, aviation, skydiving and various seasonal sports. Equipment rental, accommodation and restaurants are available in the area.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Halpa-Halli, Asemakatu 3. Mon–Sat 08:00–21:00, Sun 10:00–21:00. A department store.
- 2 K-Citymarket Kankaanpää, Keskuskatu 39. Mon–Sat 07:00–21:00, Sun 10:00–21:00. A hypermarket.
- 3 Mission Market (Lähetystori), Keskuskatu 57, ☏ +358 2-578-1977. A flea market of a local pentecostal church.
- 4 SataKirja, Keskuskatu 40, ☏ +358 400 600 640. Mon–Wed, Fri 10:00–17:00, Thu 08:30–17:00, Sat 10:00–14:00. An independent bookshop selling books, stationery and hobby supplies.
- 5 Taide ja Kehys Räikkälä, Keskuskatu 33, ☏ +358 44 339 6000. Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. An art and craft supply shop offering picture framing, mosaic materials and other creative supplies.
- 6 AITO Hyvän olon kauppa (Luontaiscenter), Keskuskatu 40, ☏ +358 2 572 3833. Mon–Fri 09:30–17:00, Sat 09:30–13:00. A local health food and natural products shop.
- 7 Musatalo (Musiikkiliike Musatalo), Keskuskatu 38, ☏ +358 2 578 1383. Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat 10:00–13:00. A music shop selling instruments and accessories.
- 8 Kello- ja Kultaliike Jukka Rajala, Keskuskatu 32, ☏ +358 2 572 1233. Mon–Thu 09:30–17:00, Fri 09:30–17:30, Sat 10:00–14:00. A local watch and jewellery shop.
- 9 Pienen pieni lahjapuoti, Keskuskatu 53 A, ☏ +358 44 985 5996. Mon–Fri 10:00–17:30, Sat 10:00–14:00. A small gift shop.
- 10 Myyntitalo Jera (Lahja- ja lemmikkitavara Unessa), Torikatu 7, ☏ +358 44 578 8933, myyntitalojera@gmail.com. Mon–Fri 10:00–17:30, Sat 10:00–14:00. A large flea market combined with gift and pet supplies.
- 11 Kierrätyskeskus Kankaanpää, Rautatienkatu 3, ☏ +358 44 577 2116. Mon–Thu 10:00–17:00; first Sat of each month 10:00–14:00; summer hours may vary. A recycling centre with a second-hand shop selling donated goods.
- 12 Wanhan Kirpputori, Torikatu 6, ☏ +358 44 982 5075. A second-hand shop.
- 13 Kirpputori Kuninkaankulma, Keskuskatu 53, ☏ +358 44 983 5824. A flea market selling second-hand goods.
Eat
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- 1 Bar and Grill Varikko, Keskuskatu 38, ☏ +358 2 578-3757, bargrillvarikko@gmail.com. Sports restaurant, pizzeria and burger restaurant.
- 2 Herkkupaussi, Jämintie 7, ☏ +358 2 572-3553, info@herkkupaussi.fi. A fast food restaurant since 1971.
- 3 Kankaanpään Ege Kebab and Pizzeria, Kuninkaanlähteenkatu 4, ☏ +358 2 578-8886.
- 4 Lunch Café Lupiini (Lounas-Kahvila Luupini), Metsärinteentie 15 (north of the centre along Highway 44 (Pohjanmaantie)).
- 5 Ravintola Kangaspolku (Kunnonlähde Kankaanpää), Kelankaari 4 (At Kunnonlähde wellness centre, outside the town centre), ☏ +358 40 682 8518, ravintola@kunnonlahde.fi. Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–09:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–10:00; lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–13:00, Sat–Sun 12:00–14:00; dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–18:30, Fri–Sun 17:00–18:00. A buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. À la carte meals are available by advance order. €12–22.
Drink
[edit | edit source]Cafés
[edit | edit source]- 1 Makasiinikahvio, Torikatu 11, ☏ +358 2 572-3515. Atmospheric café on the edge of the market square with fresh products baked in house.
- 2 Riicafé, Venesjärventie 3 (west of the centre along Highway 23 (Porintie)).
- 3 Niinisalon Sotilaskoti, Kotitie 32. A café in the garrison area.
Pubs and nightclubs
[edit | edit source]- 4 Siili Bar and Terrace, Kuninkaanlähteenkatu 6, ☏ +358 40-965-0999. A nightclub.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]- 1 Finlandia Hotel Lumiainen, Torikatu 13 (near the market square; about 200 metres from the bus station), ☏ +358 2 578-8240, fax: +358 20 7959609, hotel@lumiainen.fi. €105–114.
- 2 Kuntoutuskeskus Kankaanpää, Kelankaari 4, ☏ +358 2 573-33. Also rowhouses and semi-detached houses for families. single €80, double €94. [dead link]
- 3 Sport Hotel Kantri, Linnankatu 2, ☏ +358 2 572-700, myynti@hotellikantri.fi. A hotel with over 50 rooms, sauna facilities, gym and outdoor tennis court. There are also other sports venues in the vicinity of the hotel. single €109, double €122, triple €159, suite €199.
Connect
[edit | edit source]- 1 Kankaanpää Main Library (Kankaanpään pääkirjasto), Kangasmoisionkatu 1, ☏ +358 44-577-2421, kirjasto@kankaanpaa.fi. Tourist information. Free Wi-Fi (ask for the password), public computers, printer.
Go next
[edit | edit source]| Routes through Kankaanpää |
| Pori ← Pomarkku ← | SW  NE | → Parkano → Virrat → Jyväskylä |
| Kauhajoki ← Honkajoki ← | N  S | → Lavia → Sastamala |