KANGASALA


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A centrally located well developed business community

Kangasala, a county of around 22000 inhabitants, is located only 17 kilometers from Tampere (Finland's third largest city) and 35 kilometers from the Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. The University of Tampere and the Tampere University of Technology are a stone's throw away. Kangasala is located at the cross-roads of highways 9 and 12, connecting Finland's larger western and northern cities. Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is under two hours away. Kangasala offers a wide variety of high-standard public and private services and benefits; augmented by those available in nearby Tampere.

Because of this, and because of Kangasala's pro-industrial policy, Kangasala is a good place for living and business. Kangasala is a good place for living and business. Kangasala is already the home of several significant manufacturing companies.

Cultural history and natural beauty

Kangasala is famous for its natural beauty and interesting history. Queen Kaarina Maununtytär, consort to King Eric XIV, the only Swedish Queen of Finnish origin (when Finland was under Swedish rule), held residence at Liuksiala Manor in Kangasala. Neighboring Vääksy Manor belonged to Duke John, King Eric's brother and later successor to the Crown.

Finland's natural beauty was brought to people's attention by the great Finnish author Z. Topelius at the end of the 19th century, who was inspired by the natural beauty of Kangasala. He wrote a poem, "Kesäpäivä Kangasalla" (A Summer Day in Kangasala) which was put to music and has become one of Finland's most popular folk songs, which is also the anthem of Tampere region.

Kangasala is one of the most beautiful regions in Finland with over 25 % of the area covered by fresh and clean lakes (suitable for drinking).

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