VESILAHTI

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Vesilahti is a pictoresque small town in the southwest of Tampere Region, only 30 kilometers away from Tampere. Vesilahti has a long history: the first ascertained information about the catholic congregation of Vesilahti dates back to the year 1346. Therefore, in 1996 Vesilahti will celebrate its 650th anniversary with a number of interesting events including concerts, theatre and art and handicraft exhibitions.

Vesilahti has unique wild nature. A remarkable part of the nature within the borders of Vesilahti has been declared valuable. Most of the villages are situated along lake shores. You can take your own hiking tour or join an organized one in the wild forests around the villages. You'll have a chance to admire magnificient lake views, and perhaps you'll also run across rare birds or plants. The natural beauty of the municipality has found expression in the local handicrafts tradition. Vesilahti is one of the areas where a considerable amount of old rugs have been collected.

Farmhouse holidays is a magnificient way of enjoying the genuine Finnish countryside. Many farms in Vesilahti have meals, accomodation, farm animal pens, biodynamic products and various activities and to offer for their visitors. During summertime the already lively atmosphere is stimulated by the holiday-makers that return to their summer cottages for the summer holidays.

Along the cultural Klaus Kurki Tourist Route you'll have a chance to visit the Museum of Local History and Culture in Narva village, the Handicrafts Center and the fortresses on Hurskasvuori Hills dating back to the World War I. The Laukko Manor House dating back to the Viking Age is one of the most famous manors in Finland. The old wooden church and the stone sacristy are an essential part of the local architectural history. For more information, please contact local tourist office.
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