Things to Do Nearby
Despite its small size, the Hankasalmi area offers plenty to do for both active visitors and those interested in culture. Its central location in Finland, within a reasonable driving distance of several cities, also provides many options for day trips during your stay. Below are some of our recommendations for the surrounding area.
More places to visit can be found on the Visit Hankasalmi ja Visit Jyväskylä Region websites.
Explore the nearby countryside
- Ranta-Keurula’s own marked four-kilometre Soiva kivi Nature Trail runs through the farm’s forests and follows beautiful lakeshores. The surrounding area also offers excellent opportunities for berry and mushroom picking.
- In summer, you may encounter sheep, chickens and cats around the farmyard, and watch our cows grazing in the nearby fields from behind the fence.
- Kärkkäälä nature trail, 2 km each way; the starting point is 2.5 km away
- Suojärvi birdwatching tower, 2 km
Other hiking and outdoor destinations
- Häähninmäki hiking and cycling trails and observation tower, 15 km
- Southern Konnevesi National Park — Vesitieportti entrance 20 km; hiking trails 51 km
- Pyhä-Häkki National Park, 77 km
- Leivonmäki National Park, 89 km
- Konnevesi Rapids – fishing and a 22-kilometre paddling route
- Häyrylänranta – cruises and paddling in the Southern Konnevesi National Park area, 20 km
- Laulavan mörön polku nature trail, 40 km
Places to visit nearby
- Hangan lava dance pavilion, 26 km
- Häkärinteet ski resort,, 32 km
- Aseman Kirppari ja putiikki flea market and boutique, 30 km
- Hankasalmi Museum Village, 19 km
- Konnevesi Local Heritage Museum, 16 km
Grocery shops and restaurants
- S-market and K-Market in Hankasalmi, 19 km
- Sale and K-Market in Konnevesi, 16 km
- Häyrylänranta – harbour restaurant and event venue, 20 km
- Grill Room – voted Finland’s best burger restaurant in 2024 and 2025, 37 km
- Restaurant Mierontie, 16 km
- Melli-Elli – café and lunch restaurant, 19 km
- Pannunkuiskaus – café, 19 km
Nearest cities
- Jyväskylä 67 km
- Kuopio 124 km
- Pieksämäki 63 km
- Saarijärvi 78 km
Information checked in July 2026