Ilmajoki
Ilmajoki a municipality in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland.
Understand
The town was founded in 1865. It is well-known about Altia’s Koskenkorva manufacturing plant, located in the 1 Koskenkorva village, which produces ethanol as a raw material for Koskenkorva Viina, a clear spirit drink in Finland. Also known as “Kossu”, Koskenkorva has become one of Finland's most recognized brands, domestically and internationally.
Get in
By car
The main routes to Ilmajoki are Highway 67 (from Kaskinen to Seinäjoki via Kurikka; known as Kurikantie and Seinäjoentie) and Highway 3 (E12) (from Tampere to Vaasa; known as Vaasantie).
By bus
Direct bus route is available from Seinäjoki. Timetables are available from Matkahuolto.
By plane
2 Seinäjoki Airport, located in Ilmajoki, is nowadays used only for some charter flights. The nearest airport with regular flights is 3 Vaasa Airport (VAA IATA), located in Vaasa.
Get around
See
- 1 Koskenkorva Distillery (Koskenkorvan tislaamo), Santavuorentie 11 (in the Koskenkorva village).
- 2 Ilmajoki Church (Ilmajoen kirkko), Kirkkotie 18.
- 3 Koskenkorva Museum (Koskenkorvan museo), Trahteerintie 3.
- 4 Santavuori. 145-m-high hill, which include an observation tower. The Battle of Santavuori during the Cudgel War took place in a historically significant area in 1597, which ended in the defeat of the rebels.
- 5 The Statue of Ilkka (Ilkanpatsas), Ilkantie. Ilmajoki's monument, which encapsulates an essential part of country's history during the Cudgel War. The statue was erected at the place where the body of rebel leader Jaakko Ilkka was brought out for public viewing in January 1597.
Do
- 1 Koskenkorva Baseball Stadium (Koskenkorvan pesäpallostadion), Harjutie 16.
- 2 Konnanmonttu, Tiilitie. A swimming pond.
- 3 Ilmajoki Hall (Ilmajoki-halli), Urheilutie 2. A sports centre.
- 4 Ilmajoki Discgolf Track (Ilmajoen frisbeegolfrata), Riistavallintie 31.
Buy
Supermarkets
- 1 K-Supermarket Ilmajoki, Hansatie 3.
- 2 S-Market Ilmajoki, Kauppatie 20.
- 3 S-Market Koskenkorva, Koskitie 17.
Convenience and discount stores
- 4 R-kioski Ilmajoki, Kauppatie 16.
- 5 Tokmanni Ilmajoki, Huhdantie 1.
Other stores
- 6 Jari Mäki Oy, Lasipajantie 5 (along the Highway 3 near the Koskenkorva village), ☏ +358 6 422 9888. Car repair: M-F 08:00-16:30; Store: M-F 08:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-14:00. An American-style car accessories store and repair shop, in connection with the Koskenkorva West Ranch, which sells Western-type products.
- 7 A-Kauppa, Tiilitie 153, ☏ +258 10 316 0614. M-F 08:30-16:00. An agricultural supply stores.
- 8 Namitupa, Kauppatie 27, ☏ +358 6 424 1912, hyvaa@namitupa.fi. A candy store.
- 9 Könnin kirnu ja keräily, Takaluomantie 16 (in the Könni village), ☏ +358 40 016 4550. A flea market.
Eat
- 1 Ilmajoen Krouvi, Kauppatie 11, ☏ +358 6-424 6424, ilmajoenkrouvi@netikka.fi.
- 2 Koskenkorva Grill (Koskenkorvan grilli), Koskitie 3.
- 3 Ates Kebab Pizzeria, Ahonkyläntie 1 (in the Ahonkylä village along Highway 67 towards Seinäjoki).
Drink
- 1 Mallan Makeat, Kauppatie 9. A café.
Sleep
- 1 Hotel Kuppi, Kauppatie 26, ☏ +358 6-4246 424, +358 40-551 0077, ilmajoenkrouvi@netikka.fi. €85.
Connect
Internet
Many businesses have Wi-Fi for customers (although it's usually called "WLAN"); ask the staff for details. For free Wi-Fi and internet terminals, check the library:
- 1 Ilmajoki Municipal Library, Museopolku 1, ilmajoen.kirjasto@ilmajoki.fi.
Go next
| Routes through Ilmajoki |
| Vaasa ← Laihia ← | NW  SE |
→ Kurikka → Tampere |