Ylojarvi: Nature Trails, Lakes and Cultural History

When looking for a hotel for a stay in Ylojarvi, you can choose where to stay based on your travel interests: nature trails, seasonal routes, cultural history and diving each highlight a different side of the destination. The places and activities below give you a concrete sense of which focus might suit your trip.

Ridge and trails for every season

Teivaalanharju, also known as Ylöjärvenharju, lies in the central area of Ylöjärvi and is part of the ridge that runs through Pirkanmaa. In winter, there is a ski trail on Ylöjärvenharju, while in summer there is a hiking route. The illuminated fitness trails on the ridge cover a total of about 20 kilometres.

The Puut nature trail runs along the shores of Lake Veittijärvi, near the centre of Ylöjärvi. Information boards introduce almost all the tree species that grow wild in Finland. The trail combines a lakeside walk with a specific theme from Finland’s natural environment.

In the Pikku-Ahvenisto area, an easy 1.5-kilometre nature trail runs around the lake. Hikers can use a freely accessible shelter in the nature reserve there. The Haavisto fitness trail is longer, at about four kilometres; it is flat, illuminated and easy to navigate with a stroller. In winter, there is a ski track there. The routes thus differ both in length and in the features described.

Tiitiäinen Forest is a protected area established in honour of writer Kirsi Kunnas. The Seitsemisen Nature Centre serves as a year-round base for hikers and offers a forest-themed exhibition as well as food and drink.

Cultural sites and history

Villa Pikku-Ahvenisto was completed in the early 20th century and now serves as an event venue for 50 people. The Vikelä windmill is an old windmill in Kulju, Ylöjärvi, near the shore of Lake Näsijärvi; it probably dates from 1838. The Ylöjärvi Church is also part of the area’s architectural history: it was completed in 1850.

Vanha Räikkä is a nearly 200-year-old building on Ylöjärvi Town Hall Square. The building houses a café-restaurant and an exhibition space; the art exhibitions change monthly. The hut of Ensign Stool is the best-known attraction at the Kuru Open-Air Museum. Ensign Polviander once lived in the hut; his stories provided J. L. Runeberg with material for his poetry collections.

Diving and getting around

The water-filled former open-pit mine at Haveri is a nationally significant diving site. The site is also suitable for winter diving; however, only diving clubs have access for diving. This restriction is important to bear in mind when planning your trip if diving is one of your interests.

Ylöjärvi is part of Nysse, the public transport network of the Tampere urban region. If you plan to use public transport, check the specific routes and timetables for your travel dates.

Discover more destinations: Aitoo, Viiala, Puutikkala, Sastamala, Västilä, Suinula, Kolunkylä, Terälahti.

For the broader travel overview: Pirkanmaa.