Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark
2022UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2022, in Finland. Immerse yourself in Salpausselkä's rich history, with over 220 Stone Age settlement sites, including the significant Ristola site dating back 10,500 years. Kapatuosia hillfort, located in the historic centre of Hollola, is a nationally significant archaeological site. Once an island, the hill dates back approximately 8,000 years. Discover local traditions and stories through cultural events like the Hollo & Martta International Folklore Festival, which celebrates music, dance and the legend of the giants of Hollola.