VILPPULA
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Welcome to Vilppula!
If you think that the clean blue lakes, brawling rapids and steep ridges are the most fascinating elements of the Finnish nature, then Vilppula is
certainly one of the places you should pay a visit.
Surrounded by waters and hills, Vilppula is one of the most beautiful small towns in Finland.
Vilppula lies in the northeastern corner of Tampere Region, on the northern borderline of the province, some 85 kilometers away from Tampere,
capital of the region. Vilppula is a charming combination of modern and traditional: the rural sceneries with lakes, fields and forestes lie in the two
outer villages right outside the vivid towncenter.
Places to explore
Historical Sights and Museums
There are two museums presenting local history and culture. Vilppula Museum in towncenter houses a remarakable collection of old utility articles
under the roof of an old stone granary; there's also a School Museum connected. The Heikintupa Homestead Museum is a peasant house from
the 1850'es with the accompanying outbuildings.
Churches, Architecture, Arts
Vilppula Church in towncenter, built by G. Schreck in 1900. Altarpiece by Pekka Halonen.
The Church of Pohjaslahti village from the year 1931. Altarpiece with a Gethsemane motif.
The Church of Kolho village from 1955. An old wooden poorbox in the hall.
Kolho Orthodox Church from 1954. Icons from Karelian and Greek monasteries.
Nature
Salusärkkä Ridge in the middle of the Lake Salusjärvi is approximately 1 kilometer in lenght and followed by the smaller Rantalansärkkä Ridge.
Nature preservation area. Has gained reputation as the most beautiful ridge in the province.
Elämänmäki Hill is a nature preserve with a spectacular view over four lakes. Two monuments. 15 kilometers form towncenter; within reach by
road.
Jaakkoinsuo Marsh 5 kilometers from towncenter is the eldest marsh reserach area in Europe. Owned by the Finnish Forest Research Institute. A
few kilometers of marked hiking route. The Lake Käkijärvi nearby is a regionally significant home of water birds, equipped with an observation tower
for birdwatchers.
Sports, Outdoor Activities, Outings
Navigate into the Vilppulankoski Marina! The harbour has 80 landing spots for visitors and good service facilities (shower, water, toilets etc.). Also
flyfishing facilities; equipment and boats for hire. Boating routes to Ruovesi in the west, Virrat in the north and Tampere in the south.
Lake cruises to Virrat and Ruovesi.
Shopping
Vilppula Handicraft Center: wood, pottery, textiles.
T:mi Toinen Kerros: bio-products, art class.
Contact information
Vilppula Municipality, Keskuskatu 2, FIN-35700 Vilppula, FINLAND
Tel. +358-34-480 811, fax +358-34-4808 360
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