Pirkanmaa Essentials

Explore the diverse landscapes of Pirkanmaa, from the rugged Helvetinkolu gorge in Helvetinjärvi National Park to the ancient forests of Seitseminen. This selection highlights the region's cultural heritage at Kalela, the 19th-century wilderness studio of Akseli Gallen-Kallela, and the 1920s architecture of Mänttä Church. Outdoor opportunities include the slopes of Sappee Ski Centre and the historic water routes of Lake Ruovesi, alongside botanical history at the century-old Hörtsänä Arboretum.

Helvetinjärvi National Park

Helvetinjärvi National Park is a national park in the Pirkanmaa region in Finland.

Seitseminen National Park

Seitseminen National Park is located in the municipalities of Ikaalinen and Ylöjärvi in Finland.

Kalela

The 1890s wilderness studio of artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela. This National Romantic log building on the shores of Lake Ruovesi served as the painter's home and workspace.

Sappee Ski Centre

A fabulous ski centre with all you could ever dream of - several slopes, exquisite facilities and an exciting event centre.

Virrat

Virrat is a town and municipality of Finland. It is part of the Pirkanmaa region, and it is located 104 kilometres north of Tampere and 113…

Mäntän kirkko

A 1928 church designed by architect Wäinö Palmqvist. It features notable wood carvings and an altarpiece by sculptor Hannes Autere.

Hörtsänä Arboretum

A historic botanical garden established in 1909 by Hugo Hörtsänä. The site contains exotic tree species and intricate stone terrace structures.

Lake Ruovesi

Lake Ruovesi is a medium-sized lake in Finland. It is situated in the municipalities of Ruovesi and Mänttä-Vilppula in the Pirkanmaa region…

Laitikkalan taistelun muistomerkki

A memorial commemorating the Finnish Civil War battle fought in Laitikkala on April 25, 1918.

Lintutorni

A wooden observation tower designed for bird watching and viewing the surrounding landscape.