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jaskak Says: Olvi is one of the nationally distributed Finnish beers that the locals (any many from elsewhere) swear by. The dabble in non-alcoholic beverages as well, but are perhaps best known for their beer and cider products. Much like any other brewery, Olvi organizes occasional...
WanderingFinn Says: Olvi Ltd is a beer brewery in the upper part of Middle-Finland, in the city of Iisalmi. Olvi is also the mark of their most famous beer. The parent company Olvi plc was founded on 5 October 1878. Today the company is listed in Helsinki exchanges, has business in many...
Museum of local history and culture
Jarra Says: The museum of local history and culture of Ylä-Savo is situated in a very beautiful and nice location just a few hundred metres from the centre of Iisalmi. The main building is about 300 years old and has been moved to this location from Vieremä. Other buildings (shed,...
The Iisalmi old church and church museum
Jarra Says: The independent Iisalmi Parish was established 15.2.1627. The first parish church burnt down in 1699. By the late 18th century, a new parish church was needed. By the Swedish law all churches in at the time were to be built of stone. In lack of suitable stone material and...
Jarra Says: The Juhani Aho museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the writer`s home and parsonage culture predominant during the end of the 1880s. Many of the articles in the museum are those that have once belonged to Juhani Aho himself. A windmill, wartime storehouse,...
Jarra Says: Situated in Iisalmi town centre, in the heart of Yla-Savo (Northern Savo district), the eminent byzantine Karelian Orthodox Cultural Centre with its domes blends in beatifully with the area. Harmony, the essence of the Karelian Otrhodox Cultural Centre, creates an attractive...
Jarra Says: There was a saying in Iisalmi at the end of the 1880s: "the booze in Iisalmi will never run out, even if you water your horse with it". The Olvi Oluthalli in Iisalmi offers visitor a wonderful chance to learn about brevery opertions, the process of brewing beer and the...
Kuappi: The world's smallest restaurant
jaskak Says: In the local dialect, Kuappi is the Finnish word for cupboard. Sized accordingly, Kuappi is alternately known as the world's smallest restaurant. The interior seats 2, and 2 can sit on the patio. Mainly you'd just go for a beer though for those wanting the full experience...
Jarra Says: This is a typical Chinese restaurant in Finland. Food is always great and you get good value for your money. Dragon Sheng is quite a small but pleasant restaurant. You can have either buffet or you can order from the a la carte. In Finland I recommend that you take the...
Kuappi: The smallest restaurant in the world
Jarra Says: According the Guiness Book of Records the Kuappi is the smallest restaurant in the world. There is only one table, two chairs, one bar, one toilet and a terrace with one table and two chairs. It is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to enjoy your beer in the relaxed Savo...
Nelly`s Public Corner: Live music
Jarra Says: This is the greatest beer pub in Iisalmi. Every month they are introducing a beer brand in Nelly`s. Quite often in the weekends there is also a live band in Nelly`s. Last time when I was in Nelly's, there was a band which played only CCR songs. Dress casually.
Kuvalipas and Minilipas: Go to movies
Jarra Says: There is not so much to do in the evenings in Iisalmi so it might be good idea to go to movies. The movie theaters are not the newest in the world but still quite all right. And they are showing new movies. Dress whatever you want.
Jarra Says: When you are in Iisalmi just must have a local pancake (creps). You can have pancakes in market place. The pancake is local delicacy. You can have either plain pancake or with butter or jam. Locals hace their pancakes normally with butter. Taste is magnificent.These pancakes...
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There was a saying in Iisalmi at the end of the 1880s: "the booze in Iisalmi will never run out, even if you water your horse with it". The Olvi Oluthalli in...
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The people of Iisalmi are incredibly friendly, hospitable, happy, genuine "Savo" people. The Karelian Finns and people in the Iisalmi region have blended together into jovial harmony, and results are...
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Thursday the 3rd - Depart Kuopio for Iisalmi. Friday the 4th - We performed in an ice hockey rink in subzero temperatures! Saturday the 5th - Depart Iisalmi for Raahe.
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