Kiipula village is best known for the education and rehabilitation center Kiipula, located in the village. The area still features the old, beautiful main building Kustaanhovi, which now serves as a venue for celebrations and meetings.

The history of Kiipula is closely tied to the life’s work of Wilhelmiina and Kustaa Kiipula. The Kiipula family ran a successful farm, but after their daughter Alma Kiipula died of pulmonary tuberculosis at the age of 38 in 1907, they bequeathed their estate to support the fight against tuberculosis.
Their two sons had passed away earlier, and there was no one left to continue the farm.

The activities that began from the bequest expanded into education and rehabilitation services.

Kiipula remains a small village: there are about 200 employees on the site of the Kiipula Education and Rehabilitation Center, and the daily number of clients (students and rehabilitators) is 400–500.

Kiipula is a producer of social good. Its primary task is to organize vocational special education and rehabilitation. The entity includes the Kiipula Vocational Institute, Kiipula Business Services, Kiipula Gardens, and Kiipula Guest House. Rehabilitation services are provided by Avire Oy.
www.kiipula.fi

Rental facilities

Kiipula offers rental spaces (website in Finnish) for various events ranging from small meetings to larger seminars and events. The old main building of Kiipula, Kustaanhovi, is also available for rent and is suitable for various family celebrations or meeting spaces.

It is also possible to rent Kiipula’s sports facilities.
yrityspalvelut@kiipula.fi

Recreational opportunities

Frisbee golf, mini golf, tennis, cross-training equipment, marked outdoor trails, marked mountain bike trails, swimming pool, lecture hall.

Other interesting points

• Kota (in Finnish)
  The kota is a cozy and peaceful shelter located in a scenic ridge landscape, offering a perfect rest stop for up to 15 people. Even in winter, visitors can enjoy campfire coffee and grilling sausages over an open flame. The kota is equipped with an outdoor toilet. Use of the kota requires a reservation: yrityspalvelut@kiipula.fi.
• Jussi’s Lean-to Shelter (in Finnish)
  At the top of Matinvuori hill, Jussi’s lean-to is a stunning rest stop with breathtaking rural views. The shelter accommodates groups of up to 30 people. Campfire coffee and sausage grilling are possible year-round. An outdoor toilet is available. Use of the shelter requires a reservation. Bookings: yrityspalvelut@kiipula.fi.
• Kiipula Gardens & Miinantori (in Finnish)
  Kiipula Gardens is a commercial teaching garden where flowers and vegetables are cultivated in greenhouses. Outdoors, the garden produces organic vegetables, berries, and fruit. Products are available year-round at Miinantori, Kiipula’s on-site shop, and directly from the greenhouse during May and June. Welcome to Miinantori for organic and local food shopping!