Rautalampi

Rautalampi is a lively rural municipality located in the heart of Finland, in the peaceful countryside of Inner Savonia. Its annual rhythm is defined by the pestuumarkkinat hiring fair, held on the second weekend of September. In addition to the fair, Rautalampi is known for its waterways (the Rautalampi water route), national poets, manors, museum, equestrian upper secondary school, John Morton (a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence), downhill skating events, and entrepreneurship.

The landscape is characterized by large differences in elevation and numerous lakes and ponds. It is possible to travel around the entire municipality via waterways, and the municipal centre itself is surrounded by lakes. Rautalampi has about 3,050 permanent residents, and in summer the population increases significantly as seasonal residents return to their holiday homes. There are around 1,700 holiday homes in Rautalampi, 1,100 of which are owned by people from outside the municipality. People in Rautalampi live spaciously, either in single‑family homes in the peaceful countryside or in the village centres near services.

In addition to its long history (it was founded in 1561), the municipality is known for its strong volunteer spirit and entrepreneurship. It has been chosen twice as the most entrepreneur‑friendly locality in Northern Savonia. The local economy is diverse, ranging from primary production to a wide variety of services and industry. The South Konnevesi National Park, established in 2014, is a recent example of local determination to strengthen the vitality of the Rautalampi region.

Welcome to fall in love with Rautalampi!