Welcome to Johkula – where things just work

Johkula is a lake and fell municipality of around 4,800 residents between Lake Johku and Johku Fell in Northern Finland. Here you will find municipal services, decisions, space bookings and the latest news. Use our online services any time, or drop by the municipal office.

A word from the Municipal Manager

Hi and welcome! I'm Sami Hänninen, Municipal Manager of Johkula. Here the municipal income tax rate is 0.00 %, every child gets a free daycare place, building permits are processed in a single day and you can charge your electric car for free anywhere in Johkula. People often ask how that's possible. My answer is always the same: good planning, and building everything to work together. The coffee is always on at the municipal office.

Online services

Book a space or sports slot – Johkula-talo festival hall, meeting rooms, Johkula Sports Hall, the lakeside hut and event equipment.
Buy a ski bus ticket – single, day and week tickets for the winter season. Free for residents.
Apply for a daycare place – free for everyone, two minutes to apply.
Building permit – apply in the morning, decision the same day.
Give feedback – we reply within five working days.

News

9 Oct 2026 Applications for spring 2027 sports hall slots open until 31 Oct
5 Oct 2026 Free autumn Saturdays at Johkula-talo festival hall now bookable online
1 Oct 2026 The winter ski bus starts running on 28 Nov
24 Sep 2026 Council approves the budget: tax rate stays at zero

Visiting Johkula?

Find accommodation, activities, restaurants and events on Visit Johkula (visitjohkula.fi). The Tourist Information is at the railway station.

Municipal office

Kirkkotie 2, 00123 Johkula. Customer service Mon–Fri 9–15, tel. +358 40 000 0100, kirjaamo@johkula.fi.

Note: This is a Johku demo shop. Bookings are examples and will not be delivered.

Social and Health Services

Social and Health Services

Municipality of Johkula – johkula.fi