Getting there
Jämi is located in Jämijärvi in Satakunta, about an hour’s drive from Tampere and Pori. It takes about three hours to drive from Helsinki region to Jämi. It is about 25 km from Jämi to Ikaalinen and Kankaanpää.
During school terms, there are bus routes between the municipal center of Jämijärvi and Kankaanpää.
The nearest train station is Parkano train station, from which Jämi is 47 km away.
The nearest airport is Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, from which Jämi is 75 km away.
Jämi is located near the largest cities in Southern Finland.
Hämeenkangas is a training area for the Defense Forces.
Training area for the Finnish Defence Forces
Hämeenkangas, maintained and managed by the Finnish forest authority Metsähallitus, is used for military exercises and other activities. Hämeenkangas is primarily a training area for the Finnish Defence Forces, but the area is also open to hikers.
Moving around is restricted during Defense Forces exercises in a part of Hämeenkangas. Avoid moving near the vehicles and equipment of the Defense Forces. You can check the training times in the training area’s annual plan or by contacting the Defense Forces, tel (02) 99800.
Wonderful ridge nature
The vast Hämeenkangas ridge area with its surrounding mires is a valuable location due to its natural features and species. The landscape is dominated by ridges covered in pine forest and lichen filled heathland forests. At lower altitudes the terrain is dotted with raised bogs and springs. Hämeenkanka’s terrains offer wonderful opportunities for hiking and exercise.
The dream terrains of outdoor enthusiasts.
The area is part of the Lauhanvuori – Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark.
Valuable geology
Jämijärvi and Hämeenkangas are part of the Lauhanvuori – Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark. The geological story of the geopark tells about the area’s development from an ancient mountainous region into what is now dominated by mires. The springs of Hämeenkankas are among the Geopark’s most fascinating places to visit.
Build your own cottage in Jämi
Cottage plots are available in the Perhepuisto area, and more plots are to be. In Harjukuja, on the slope of the ridge, there are cottage plots that are rented out by Metsähallitus. It is possible to build aviation cabins next to the lower runway, with which you can build your own aircraft shelter.
Inquiries related to plots and plan: municipal manager Aku Autio p. 040 575 8937, aku.autio@jamijarvi.fi
Build the cabin of your dreams in Jämi.
Check out the maps and brochures.
Maps and brochures
- Jämi tourist map
- Jämijärvi tourist map
- Hämeenkangas summer map
- Hämeenkangas winter map
- Ski track maps and the condition of the tracks in Hämeenkangas
- Routes, nature attractions and rest stops of Hämeenkangas in Outdooractive
- Lauhanvuori – Hämeenkangas Geopark brochure
- Lauhanvuori -Hämeenkangas Geopark cycling and hiking guide
Development projects in the area
The municipality of Jämijärvi manages a project related to giant events. In the project, e.g. organizing events in Jämi will be made easier and new events to the area will be attracted. The project is financed from the European Union’s Just Transition Fund (JTF) through the Regional Council of Satakunta.
Contact us
The Jämi.fi website is maintained by the municipality of Jämijärvi. You can reach us by email at info@jami.fi.
