Ylihärmä: Local History, Art and Golf

For a stay in Ylihärmä, a range of interests take centre stage: local history and crafts, art in a historic house, golf or time at a swimming spot.

Local History Museum: Crafts and Local History

The Ylihärmä Local History Museum is located in Ilomäki, near the town centre. It is housed in a 19th-century granary that now serves as a local history museum. The museum showcases craft traditions such as knife-making, shoemaking tools and basketry. The shackles of Antti Rannanjärvi are also on display. This selection brings together several craft themes and a named object, offering a tangible introduction to Ylihärmä’s local history. If you are visiting specifically to see a particular exhibit, check in advance whether it is still on display.

Taidegalleria Lakeus: A Historic House and Art

Taidegalleria Lakeus is housed in a South Ostrobothnian house built in 1869, much of which retains its original structure. Visitors can explore traditional building methods and contemporary art, bringing architectural history and art together as different aspects of a gallery visit. Art exhibitions are held in summer. There are also art workshops and a handicraft club; the programme may change. Contact the gallery for current dates and offerings. The gallery also houses Taidepuoti, where products by illustrators and artists are sold. The selection and availability may vary.

Härmä Golf: Course Features and Playing Options

Härmä Golf in Ylihärmä is a 12-hole golf course in a park-like setting and scenic surroundings. The holes feature numerous bunkers and water hazards; a watercourse called “naarasluoma” runs through the course. Three new holes have greens with different contours from the older holes and offer additional challenges. Along with the number of holes, hazards and varying green contours are specific features of the course. As the course layout may change, check the latest information before planning a round. A golf simulator has also opened at Härmä Golf. If you would like to use it, ask the operator about current availability.

Swimming Spots and a Late-Summer Event

Swimming spots in Ylihärmä include Hakolan hiekkamonttu at Sairaalantie 240 and Vallamin uimaranta at Ylistarontie 500. The addresses provide a specific guide for planning a visit. Check current swimming conditions and access in advance.

Ylihärmän Elotryskööt is an annual cultural and local heritage event held in late summer. Associations and other organisations from Ylihärmä organise it together with the City of Kauhava. If you are travelling at a particular time of year, the events take place in different seasons: art exhibitions at Taidegalleria Lakeus are held in summer, while Elotryskööt takes place in late summer. If you would like to make one of them a key part of your trip, check the dates for the relevant year.

Discover more destinations: Eugmo, Vaasa, Korsholm, Kristinestad, Isokyrö, Vörå, Larsmo, Nykarleby

For the regional travel overview: Ostrobothnia.