Asemanseutu

The villages of Asemanseutu are located along the historic Könnintie, which crosses the Ylistaro-Seinäjoki road, surrounded by a fertile cultural landscape. Könnintie is one of the oldest in Finland
of roads, which has been known since the 16th century as one part of War and Peace. The electrified Vaasa railway cuts through the village landscape. The villages are lively, comfortable and idyllic, comprising about 250 households and six hundred inhabitants. At one time, Finland's largest brick factory was located on Tehtaanmäki. Because of that, a strip-like settlement can be observed along Könnintie. Current industry is mainly concentrated in the Haapoja industrial area.

Services

Asema's school, library car, Ylistaro Horse Breeding Association's horse boarding area and car shop. The village also houses a private home museum of Ritari, in which a huge amount of Asema history can be found. Ritari's home museum - The hustle and bustle of history at Ylistaro station. A high-speed fiber optic internet connection has been installed in the area. Asemanseutu is located next to Ylistaro's central station and its services are very close to the residents of Asemanseutu.

Shared spaces and hobby opportunities

Asemanseutun Kylätalo, multi-purpose hall with fitness hall, Pietarus swimming beach with saunas renovated by the village association, Asemanseutun fitness track and hut, and Tapanin Nuorisoseura ry youth club house, Tapaninlinna. The Vitting mining area, which will be completed in 2023, will bring an interesting attraction to the area. Good outdoor recreation, berry picking and hunting terrains also provide opportunities for hobbies.

Associations operating in the area

Asemanseutun Development Association, Ylistaro Asemanseutu home and rural society, Ylistaro Tapani Youth Association, Ylistaro Metsästysseura, Ylistaro Alapää hunting club, Asema school parents' association Veturit ry and Vehicle enthusiasts.

Village events

Easter bonfire organized by the Tapani youth club, New Year's Eve party at the village hall and cross-country skiing and orienteering competitions. Annual Latuviri competitions for active users of the fitness track. The Kyläviri award encourages villagers who have made merit in village activities. Asemanseutu Kehittämisyhdistys also awards meritorious people in sports from time to time.

Construction sites

The city has vacant lots in the Pampunmäki residential area, for example. In addition, suitable areas for construction can be found in private ownership. You can get acquainted Asemanseutu Development Association to maintain the plot exchange here. 

The strengths of the village

Location, good facilities for sports activities, interesting historical sites, kökkä spirit, versatile know-how, close-knit strip-like settlement and neighborly help. More about the features of our village here: Village news from Asemanseudtu - YouTube

The possibilities of the village

The high-speed fiber optic connection installed in 2023 creates the conditions for the development of the village. The partial general plan of Ylistaro 2035 increases the conditions for construction and zoning in Asemanseud and creates plans for improved traffic safety in the future. Complementary construction strengthens Tehtaanmäki's strip-like village structure while keeping the cultural landscape intact.

Special features

Tapaninlinna, an all-brick youth club house designed by architect Artturi Ortela, is a provincially and culturally historically valuable building. The village picture shows the spirit of the past world with its old renovated commercial, industrial and station buildings.

The old mining area of Vittingi is located in Asemanseuttu, and the nature trail will be put into use in 2023. The mines located along it have also yielded the rare gemstone rhodonite.

Documentaries and music videos shot in the station area

January Sunday 1918 | Yle Areena

THE WALL RIVER OF MEMORIES - Beaten as innocent - YouTube

THE RIVER OF THE WALL OF MEMORIES - Lohna ja hoijakka - YouTube

THE WALL RIVER OF MEMORIES – Kevari-Witting – YouTube

Elonkerjuu - Life fire - YouTube

Good aspects in terms of business operations

Vacant industrial plots and good transport connections.

The most important areas for development

Improving traffic safety, which would be affected by, among other things, the construction of a bicycle path on Könnintie, improving the condition of Könnintie and renewing the street lighting. The development of local train and bus traffic would bring a significant benefit to Asemanseudu. Making historical places known. Digital services.

Updated on April 6, 2023.