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v VISIT LAKE TUUSULA BUS

The Visit Lake Tuusula bus takes you to the top sights in the Lake Tuusula area. The route goes via the main museums and accommodation providers in the area and all its bus stops are marked with the ’Visit Lake Tuusula Bus’ sign. Your ticket is valid for the whole day and you can hop on and off as often as you like.

TIMETABLE 15.5.-15.9.2019 TUESDAY-SUNDAY* Stop Dep. Dep. Dep. Dep. 1 2 3 4 Järvenpää Railway station 10.15 11.45 14.15 15.45 TICKETS Järvenpää Centre/Postikatu bus stop x x x x Day ticket: 5 € Café Vellikello, Sibeliuksenväylä x x x x Museum Ahola, Sibeliuksenväylä x x x x WELCOME Free of charge: Ainola car park 10.20 11.50 14.20 15.50 Children under 16 years Kallio-Kuninkala, Järvenpääntie x x x x travelling with an adult & Marin Memories shop, Rantatie x x x x Museum Card holders. Halosenniemi Museum car park 10.30 12.00 14.30 16.00 Lotta Museum 10.35 12.05 14.35 16.05 Tickets are sold by the driver and you can pay Onnela Inn, Rantatie bus stop x x x x by cash or card. Erkkola & Aleksis Kivi, Rantatie bus stop x x x x Krapihovi front x x x x Please visit our website Hotelli Gustavelund, Kirkkotie bus stop x x x x for the themed daytrip Tuusula church 10.45 12.15 14.45 16.15 ideas to the area using Anti-aircraft Museum car park x x x x the bus. Hyrylä coach station 11.00 12.30 15.00 16.30 Pescator Villas, Paijalantie bus stop x x x x Sarvikallio recreational area car park x x x x Lassilan tila, Paijalantie bus stop x x x x Härmän Rati, Vanhankyläntie bus stop x x x x Vanhankylä Manor 11.20 12.50 15.20 16.50 Ride free with a Järvenpää Centre/Postikatu bus stop x x x x Museum Card! Villa Cooper x x x x Read more on p. 13. Järvenpää Art Museum/Railway station 11.35 13.05 15.35 17.05 x = stops if required *) no service 21.- 24. June 2019

4 WELCOME TO LAKE TUUSULA!

Region map & getting to Lake Tuusula . . . 2 Bus time table and fares 4 See & Experience Lake Tuusula ...... 6 Activities at Lake Tuusula 15 Shopping ...... 18 Wonderful outdoors 21 Eat, drink & sleep ...... 24 Group travel services & other interests 29 Annual events 30 24 hours in Lake Tuusula 31

Published by Tuusulanjärven Matkailu ry / Visit Lake Tuusula Design Tiina Luonua Printing Trinket Oy, Helsinki Photography Visit Lake Tuusula, Järvenpää City Council, Kari Kohvakka and Antti Kallio for Tuusula Municipality, Maarit Kytöharju/ Our Festival and local companies

Whilst every care has been taken in the accuracy of producing this guide, the publisher is not liable for any errors or omission which may occur. All information is subject to change and is correct at the time of going to print, March 2019. SEE &

EXPERIENCELAKE TUUSULA

6 Only a short distance from Helsinki, there is a real UNIQUE HISTORICAL ARTISTS’ gem to explore – THE LAKE TUUSULA AREA. VILLAS TELL YOU THE STORY Lake Tuusula itself is surrounded by charming art- OF HOW FINNISH CULTURE ists’ homes, rolling countryside, peaceful Finnish WAS CREATED woodland and easily accessible parks. The natural beauty of Lake Tuusula attracted many You wouldn't be the first to feel inspired by the masters of art, music and literature, which makes attractive and tranquil lakeside, as it has attract- the area one of a kind in Finland. The golden age ed many Finnish masters of art including Jean Si- of Finnish art is brought to life at home muse- belius, the Finnish composer, to choose to make ums which take the visitor back to the heyday their home here. Historical artists’ villas tell you of the National Romantic era at the turn of the the story of how Finnish culture was created. The 20th century. area is also known for many cultural events and concerts, so it is easy to experience the current Ainola, the home of Aino and Jean Sibelius, is Finnish cultural scene. where several masterpieces of the composer were born. This idyllic villa was Sibelius’ family Visiting Lake Tuusula, which is located only half home from 1904. Visitors can still experience the an hour from Helsinki and 15 minutes from Hel- silence which the renowned composer consid- sinki-Vantaa airport, is like experiencing the whole ered indispensable for his work. This authentic of Finland in miniature. Our lakeside is attractive home museum presents the family’s everyday and tranquil and it is difficult to believe you are life to the visitor and the warmth around in the not far from the capital city! house lingers still, decades later.

Historical artists’ villas tell you the story of how Halosenniemi, a handsome wilderness studio of Finnish culture was created. Come and enjoy the painter, Pekka Halonen stands proudly on the area, with its peacefulness and rich cultural her- shores of Lake Tuusula. Log-built Halosenniemi itage, at your leisure. was built in 1902 and it has been renovated to its original style. The home museum, Halosenniemi, also functions as an art museum and the exhi- THINGS TO SEE & DO bitions feature the works of Halonen and other Lake Tuusula has a shoreline of 22 km, thus it is well-known Nordic painters. easy to explore the whole area. Cycling around the lake is a popular activity. Beautiful scenery, Four artists’ villas are open to the public; and pri- historical sights and safe cycle paths entice both vately-owned Suviranta occasionally. There are also locals and visitors to cycle the gentle circular route. museums for those interested in military history. You can easily stop to admire the lake views or break for a drink or a meal in one of the many Always check the opening times and days from local cafés or restaurants. Or how about spending the museum’s own website! an afternoon on the water in a boat?

In the wintertime, it is often possible to enjoy walking, skating and skiing on the ice. Rental equipment is easily available from local hotels, which also provide a nice warming drink after exciting outdoor activities!

7 2 AHOLA Ahola exhibits the life of two artists, painter Venny Soldan-Brofeld and her husband, writer Juhani Aho. They were the first artists to settle in the area, thus started the famous Lake Tuusula artists’ community. They rented the villa from Järvenpää manor and lived in it for 14 years. Now Ahola serves as a museum depicting the family’s life and the artist community. Ahola is closed in the winter time.

Opening times 2.5.–30.9.2019 Tue–Sun 10–18

Entrance fees Adults 7 €, pensioners 6 €, students 4 €

Sibeliuksenväylä 57, Järvenpää h5 +358 40 315 2213 [email protected]

1 AINOLA, HOME OF JEAN AND AINO SIBELIUS Ainola was the home of composer, Jean Sibel- ius and his family from 1904. This log-built villa was designed by the renowed Finnish architect, Lars Sonck. Ainola was named after the mas- ter composer's wife, Aino. Sibelius fell in love with the natural beauty of the area and lived here most of his life. You can still experience the silence which the composer considered indispensable for his work. The grave of the composer and his wife Aino is located in the garden. Ainola is closed in the winter time.

Opening times 2.5.–29.9.2019 Tue–Sun 10–17

Entrance fees Adults 10 €, pensioners 8 €, children (7–16 years) 2 €, students 4 €

Ainolankatu, Järvenpää g5 +358 9 287 322 (during the museum opening times) [email protected] www.ainola.fi

8 10 ALEKSIS KIVI MEMORIAL COTTAGE A significant national monument in which the Finnish national writer Aleksis Kivi spent his last months in the care of his brother’s family. This very modest cottage, where Aleksis Kivi passed away, reminds us of how the area looked before the famous villas were built and artists’ community was formed.

Opening times 2.5.–31.8. Tue–Sun 11–18 1.9.–10.10. Sat–Sun 12–17

Entrance fees Adults 2 €, children (7–17 years) 1 €

Rantatie, Tuusula d3 +358 40 314 3471 [email protected]

9 ARTIST’S HOME ERKKOLA Erkkola is a charming villa built for the poet, J. H. Erkko. It was built in 1902 and it was designed and built by local artist, Pekka Halonen (of Ha- losenniemi) together with his brother Antti. Erk- kola is a lovely example of log-built house and it is nowadays a museum that in particular fea- tures illustration-related exhibitions.

Opening times 6.2.–30.4. Wed–Sun 12–17 1.5.–1.9. Tue–Sun 11–18 2.9.–1.12. Wed–Sun 12–17

Entrance fees Adults 5 €, pensioners, students 4 €, children 12–16 years 2 € and children under 11 years: free entry. Ticket includes visit to Aleksis Kivi Memorial Cottage.

Rantatie 25, Tuusula d3 +358 40 314 3471, +358 40 314 3465 [email protected] www.erkkola.fi

9 6 HALOSENNIEMI Halosenniemi, wilderness studio of painter, Pek- ka Halonen was built in the Finnish national romantic style in 1902. Log-built Halosenniemi today functions as an art museum and has been renovated to its original style. The exhibitions, which change a few times each year, feature the works of Halonen and other well-known painters.

Opening times 6.1.–30.4. Tue–Sun 12–17 1.5.–8.9. Mon–Sun 11–18 14.9–8.12. Tue–Sun 12–17

Entrance fees Adults 8 €, pensioners, students 6 €, children 7–16 years 2 €

Halosenniementie 4-6, Tuusula e3 040 314 3466, 040 314 3467 [email protected] www.halosenniemi.fi

Kolmisointu sculpture by Rolf Westphal in Rantapuisto Park, Järvenpää

10 13 ANTI-AIRCRAFT DEFENCE MUSEUM The Finnish anti-aircraft defence museum presents the development of Finnish anti-aircraft defence all the way from 1925 to today. It show- cases a globally unique and diverse collection of anti-aircraft systems, and, for example, a MIG-3 fighter that was shot down in 1941. The museum comprises two large exhibition halls, a service centre, Captain’s house – an official military residence from the 1700s (which is also the old- est building in Tuusula), as well as an extensive outdoor exhibition area.

Opening times February–14.5. Wed–Sun 11–17 15.5.–29.8. Tue–Sun 11–17 1.9.–30.11. Wed–Sun 11–17

Entrance fees Adults 7 €, children (7–14 years) 1 €, family ticket 15 €, pensioners and students 5 € Groups (over 10 persons) 5 € / person

Klaavolantie 2, Tuusula a3 +358 40 314 3470 [email protected] www.ilmatorjuntamuseo.fi 3 JÄRVENPÄÄ ART MUSEUM In Järvenpää Art Museum, you can acquaint your- selves with the works of two major painters, Eero Järnefelt and Venny Soldan-Brofeldt. Both were part of the Lake Tuusula artist community, who lived in the region at the turn of the twentieth century. It is easy to reach the museum from Jär- venpää railway station on foot.

Opening times January–April Wed–Sun 10–17 May–September Tue–Sun 11–18 October–December Wed–Sun 10–17

Entrance fees Adults 7 €, pensioners 6 €, children under 16 years free entry, students 4 €

Kirjastokatu 8, Järvenpää j6 +358 40 315 3881 [email protected] www.jarvenpaa.fi/taidemuseo

11 41 KLAAVOLA MUSEUM OF LOCAL HISTORY AND CULTURE Klaavola Museum brings alive the area’s rich rural past. The museum tells the story of the local farming family. Visitors can take a nostalgic trip back in time in Klaavola's two-hundred-year-old main building. The rooms are decorated in the style of 1920s to 1940s and the outside buildings have a collection of farming memorabilia. The farm yard buildings include barns, a milking parlor, a sleigh shed and sauna. Open by appointment only and 30.7.–11.8. Tue–Sun 11–17.

Klaavolantie 3, Tuusula a2 +358 40 314 3465, +358 9 8718 3465 [email protected] www.tuusula.fi/klaavola

8 LOTTA MUSEUM Lotta Museum has impressive exhibitions, pro- fessionally guided tours and different events. The Museum’s main exhibition, The Story of the Lotta – Always Demand the Most from Yourself is an experientially focused and touching exhibition based on personal experiences of Lottas. The exhibition provides a comprehensive history of the Lotta organization and the activity of Lot- tas. Visitors can also find out what kind of influ- ence the organisation had on the post-war so- ciety in Finland.

Opening times January–April Tue–Sun 10–17 May–September Tue–Sun 09–18 October–December Tue–Sun 10–17

Entrance fees Adults 6 €, children (7–18) 1 €, pensioners and students 5 €

Rantatie 39, Tuusula d3 +358 9 274 1077 [email protected] www.lottamuseo.fi

12 4 SUVIRANTA - STUDIO RESIDENCE OF ARTIST EERO JÄRNEFELT Suviranta is the former studio residence of painter Eero Järnefelt built in 1901. He was one of he members of the Lake Tuusula artists’ community and brother of Aino Sibelius. The heart of Su- viranta is Järnefelt’s studio. During the guided tour you will learn about Järnefelt family as well as the art in the house.

Suviranta is open for groups from May to Sep- tembr on Tuesdays, Thursday and Sundays between 11 am and 3 pm. In August, guided tours for individual visitors are available in English every Thursday at 2 pm. Pre-booking required!

Enrance fee 8 €

Suvirannankatu, Järvenpää g5 +358 40 315 3881 [email protected] www.jarvenpaa.fi/suviranta

11 TUUSULA CHURCH Tuusula’s beautiful grey cruciform church was built in 1734, and the bell tower, in 1746. The church is very simply decorated and a devout atmosphere is created with stained-glass win- dows and an altarpiece dating back to 1850s. Aleksis Kivi and Pekka Halonen are buried in the small churchyard.

Kirkkotie 34, Tuusula b2 +358 9 875 960

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In Tuusulanjärvi area you can take advantage of this fantastic card in all the museums marked with the yellow Museum Card icon, not to forget that it also is your bus ticket for the local Visit Lake Tuusula bus! You can purchase a Museum Card from all the Museum Card museums or through the Museot.fi online store.

13 14 ACTIVITIES AT LAKE TUUSULA

THE LAKE and the surrounding area offer great opportunities for both summer and winter ac- DOWNLOAD FREE tivities. One popular way to take in the scenery LAKE TUUSULA GPS is to cycle around the lake. In addition, the lake MOBILE APP is ideal for fishing and rowing, paddling, sailing, ice-skating, and skiing – and a cooling dip on a hot summer’s day! Or even a cooler dip on a cold winter’s day!

Indoor activities such as escape room games are readily available for visitors. Family-friendly activ- BICYCLE RENTAL LOCATIONS DURING ities include a mini-golf course and nature trails. THE SUMMER TIME

38 JANNE CONTAINER CYCLING AROUND THE LAKE (JÄRVENPÄÄ TOWN CENTRE) Cycling around Lake Tuusula is a popular activity. Open: June–August 2019 Mon–Fri 10–18, Sat Beautiful scenery, historical sights and safe cycle 9–14, Sun closed. You can return the bicycle af- paths attract both locals and visitors alike to cy- ter opening hours. cle this circular 26 km route. Bicycle rent price: 5 € / 3 hours or 8 € / a day Järvenpää town centre, pedestrian way Janne i5 The route goes through the culturally significant landscape passing several historical artists' 3 JÄRVENPÄÄN ART MUSEUM homes. On the rural, west side of the lake, it is Free bicycle rental with purched museum ticket difficult to believe that urban Helsinki city cen- or Museum Card. Open: Tue–Sun 11–18 tre is a mere half an hour away. The cycle path Reservations: +358 40 315 3881 or is clearly marked, safe, and, for the most part, on [email protected] the flat, so it is suitable for all ages, from children Kirjastokatu 8, Järvenpää j6 to senior citizens. Along the way, there are many cafes, restaurants and parks for a picnic break. 35 HOTELLI GUSTAVELUND Bicycle rental: 5 € / 2 hours, 10€ / a day All local hotels provide bicycles for their custom- Reservations: +358 9 273 751 or ers. If you come to the area for a day visit, rent- [email protected] al bikes are available at a summer rental shop Kirkkotie 36, Tuusula b3 in Järvenpää city centre. Before setting off, it is a good idea to download the free Lake Tuusu- FATBIKE RENTAL & GUIDED TOURS la GPS mobile app. The trail is easy to follow as More information: the app uses GPS to locate your exact position. +358 44 366 6369 [email protected] If you do not have time to go around the whole fatbikevuokraus.com lake, you can either cycle a shorter distance, such as the scenic museum road (4 km long Rantatie), All hotels in the area provide bicycles for their where you can find most of the cultural sites. customers.

15 FATBIKE SAFARIS Fatbike rental with an experienced guide. Guid- ed tours to the local woods ranging from 2 hours to whole day, with an option of exotic tent sauna afterwards.

044 366 6369 fatbikevuokraus.com

23 JÄRVENPÄÄ HALL Järvenpää Hall is a conference and concert centre that houses the Sibelius Hall, acoustically one of Finland’s premier concert venues.

Hallintokatu 4, Järvenpää j6 +358 20 729 6395 www.jarvenpaatalo.fi

21 KRAPI'S PAJA AND KRAPI ESCAPE ROOM GAMES The escape-room game at Krapi is firmly based on local cultural history. The escape room itself is located in an old farm building, next to Kra- pi's Paja, which is a new music and event venue. Regular, themed music and theatre clubs, shows and multidisciplinary art events take place in col- laboration with local artists.

Krapi, Rantatie 2, Tuusula c3 +358 40 137 3331 [email protected] www.krapinpaja.fi

16 45 TUUSULA GOLF CLUB TGK Golf School organizes golf training and teach- ing for individuals and groups. There is also a 12- hole mini-golf course at the club. Neighbouring Krapi offers a great setting for accommodation and dining.

Kirkkotie 51, Tuusula c3 +358 207 349 050 [email protected] www.tgk.fi

EQUIPMENT RENTAL Rowing boats Halosenniemi 39 e4 Hotelli Gustavelund 35 b3

Rowing boat rental prices: 5 €/2h 10 €/4h 15 €/6h

Tennis court and equipment Hotel Gustavelund 35 b3

Ice skates and other winter equipment Hotel Gustavelund 35 b3

SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Boards and sightseeing boats (M/S Venny, M/S Aino) Hotel Gustavelund 35 b3

Lakeside saunas Gustavelund 35 b3, tel. 09 273 751 Krapi smoke sauna 21 c3, tel. 09 274 841 Majatalo Onnela 34 d3, tel. 09 258 821 Keuda h5, tel. 050 430 2756 or [email protected] Seurakuntaopisto 37 g5, [email protected]

17 SHOPPING

30 KAUPPA, HÄRMÄN RATI Kauppa "Shop" sells organic products and food items, silver jewellery and organic beer brewed at Härmän Rati microbrewery. Open Wed–Fri 12–3 pm.

Vähäjärvenkatu 1a, Järvenpää h3 045 156 7666, 050 587 4541 [email protected] www.harmanrati.fi

KOIRAMÄEN PAJUTALLI Decorations, interior design items and gifts. Come and take a break in the cafe and enjoy the delicious homemade pastries. Lots to see (such as farm animals) and do for the children too!

Forsteninkuja 10, Tuusula +358 40 539 6641 [email protected] www.koiramaenpajutalli.fi

48 LASSILA FARM AND FOOD CO-OP OMA MAA Farm shop sells organic food items produced locally. Co-op produces sutainable, local and organic food for members and farm visits for groups - more information available from the farm shop. Farm shop is open Wed 10–18, Thu 10–18, Fri 10–18 and Sat 12–15.

Paijalantie 341, Tuusula e2 050 547 9428 (Lassilan tila) 041 536 8183 (Oma Maa) lassilantila.fi www.omamaa.fi

18 31 MARIN MEMORIES Marin Memories Boutique is an atmospheric shop, set in an old barn, blending old and new styles. The shop sells home décor items, cushions, tea towels, dishes and cutlery, lanterns, candles, handmade soaps, and plenty of other delightful items for the home or as the perfect gift!

Rantatie 110 B, Tuusula f4 +358 50 525 2193 [email protected] www.memories.fi

25 KNITTING CAFÉ LENTÄVÄ LAPANEN The Lentävä Lapanen knitting café, which cosi- ly combines a yarn store and a café. It is like a living room for those who have found a passion for knitting, as well as a wonder world of yarn.

Postikatu 10, Järvenpää j5 +358 50 434 2374 [email protected] www.lentavalapanen.fi

32 PYTINGIN PUOTI Pytingin Puoti is a little shop next door to Vanhan- kylä Manor offering unique, high quality, Finnish hand-made crafts. All products are designed and produced by a group of local artisans. Crafts include e.g. interior design pieces, clothing, acces- sories, jewellery, toys, post cards and much more.

Stålhanentie 26, Järvenpää h4 +358 44 207 8668 [email protected] www.facebook.com/Pytingin-Puoti

16 VILLA COOPER Originally Villa Cooper was located next to Ahola and it has been called a sister villa to Ainola, as both buildings were designed by architect Lars Sonck. The building was moved to its current location around 1918. Today, Villa Cooper functions as sales exhibition for the Craftspeople of Järvenpää. Myllytie 14, Järvenpää j6 +358 9 279 3237 [email protected] www.villacooper.nettisivu.org

19 20 WONDERFUL OUTDOORS

MOST OF LAKE TUUSULA is surrounded by roll- BIRDLIFE AT LAKE TUUSULA ing countryside and peaceful woodland. Visitors The Lake Tuusula Natura area is acknowledged, can experience the serenity of the natural en- nationwide, as a valuable bird sanctuary, where vironment using easily accessible nature trails, several bird species make their nests or take a rest parks and viewpoints. during the migration. The area is also important for bird watchers as well as for research, which You gain spectacular views over Lake Tuusula has been ongoing in the area since the 1940s. from the Sarvikallio recreational area. Sarvikallio was frequently visited by the artist community, There are two lakeside bird towers, one at each whose members used to row across the lake from end of the lake. One being in Kaakkola, Järvenpää. their villas. The highest point reaches 25 metres You can walk to the tower along duckboard start- above lake level. ing behind Järvenpää Art House. The path leads to the tower and makes a small circular route in Lake Tuusula is acknowledged as a valuable the area. You can find information boards along bird sanctuary, where several bird species make the path telling you about the birdlife and fauna. their nests or take a rest during migration. The area is important for bird watchers as well as for Second bird tower is located on the southern end research, which has been ongoing in the area of the lake in Tuusula can be approached along since the 1940s. a duckboard trail from Koskenmäentie Road pedestrian way/cycle path. In wintertime, it is often possible to enjoy walking, skating and skiing on the ice. You can skate on the longest natural ice track in the Helsinki region. You can also try out kick-sledging – fun for all ages and no experience necessary! Rental equipment is available from local hotels. Cross country skis, snow shoes and guided tours are also available from January to March, weather conditions permitting. Or how about a refresh- ing dip in icy water and a hot sauna afterwards?

21 20 FJÄLLBO PARK

Fjällbo Park is located on the banks of Lake Tuusu- la, close to Aleksis Kivi Memorial Cottage. A log- built villa used to stand proudly on the top of the hill but unfortunately it burned down in the 1980s. An old summer house and stone steps lead down to the lake to remind us of the olden days. An outdoor fireplace and some benches are located by the lake side. A children’s playground is located by the carpark.

17 SARVIKALLIO

You gain spectacular views over Lake Tuusula from Sarvikallio recreational area. Sarvikallio was frequently visted by the artist community, who used to row across the lake from their villas. The highest point reaches 25 metres above lake level.

Two marked hiking and cycling trails (2 km and 3 km) take you through a varied woodland landscape with some viewpoints over the lake. Both trails lead you to the campfire site. d3

18 VANHANKYLÄNNIEMI NATURE TRAIL

A marked nature trail begins from Vanhankylä Manor and circulates the area. The whole trail covers a distance of 4 km, but it can be walked in two parts. The trail passes picnic places, van- tage points with lovely lake views and a beach.

22 LEMMENLAAKSO NATURE RESERVE JÄRVENPÄÄ Lemmenlaakso protected area, established in 1991, is situated by the river Kerava, between Vanha Lahdentie, Sipoontie and Skosterintie. The total surface area is 94 hectares. There is a parking area, marked trails and a campfire site. Especial- ly interesting flowers bloom in the spring time.

RUOTSINKYLÄ VILLAGE TUUSULA In Ruotsinkylä village, in south Tuusula, both domestic and foreign trees been studied for almost a century. Easy-to-walk hiking trails invite visitors to experience exotic woods, which cover about 450 hectares. The Forest Educational Path (2 km) with mobile tasks teaches you about the forest environment and management. A dense network of paths invites families, dog walkers, joggers and mountain cyclists alike. During the winter time, a cross country ski trail meanders through the forest.

23 EAT, DRINK & SLEEP

47 GASTRO BAR SESONKI Gastro Bar Sesonki is a cozy restaurant devoted to seasons. Sesonki’s philosophy is based on friendly service, excellent food, and carefully selected wines and craft beers from small breweries. It serves delicious handcrafted food made with top quality ingredients, all reasonably priced.

Helsingintie 41, Järvenpää j6 +358 50 454 2715 [email protected] www.ravintolasesonki.fi

B&B PAJULA B&B Pajula offers homely accommodation in Jär- venpää. B&B has three bedrooms, shared kitchen, lounge and sauna/shower in a separate building. Complimentary WiFi is available. A buffet breakfast can be purchased each morning.

Kiteentie 16, 04410 Järvenpää +358 40 501 9116 [email protected] www.bbpajula.fi

35 HOTEL GUSTAVELUND Restaurant Into is at the heart of Hotel Gustave- lund - here you can have breakfast, a Sunday brunch, lunch or enjoy dinner from the á la carte menu. In the summer, a large beer garden is located behind the hotel with spectacular views of Lake Tuusula. Barbeque meals are served on a daily basis. The non-smoking hotel has 97 recently-refurbished rooms and many meeting rooms.

Kirkkotie 36, Tuusula b3 +358 9 273 751 [email protected] www.gustavelund.fi

24 30 HÄRMÄN RATI All food is prepared by hand from beginning to end, honouring the freshness and genuine flavours of mainly organic ingredients. Almost 100-year-old log walls, and the traditionally-styled furnishings provide notable surroundings for a lunch, which is served Mon-Fri. B & B accommodation is pro- vided in 8 twin rooms.

Vähäjärvenkatu 1a, Järvenpää h3 +358 45 156 7666, +358 50 587 4541 [email protected] www.harmanrati.fi

21 HOTEL KRAPI, RESTAURANTS KRAPIHOVI AND MANKELI Restaurant Krapihovi (which cherises and creates Finnish cuisine in an idyllic villa setting) complete with its the summer restaurant Mankeli, its garden terrace and barns, and Hotel Krapi (set in a 100-year-old brick barn) form an idyllic setting for visitors. The peaceful hotel provides accommodation for up to 54 guests.

Rantatie 2, Tuusula c3 +358 9 274 841 [email protected] www.krapi.fi

46 KERHO Restaurant Kerho is a unique restaurant, bistro and meeting facility set in old brick-built Army Officers’ Club House in Hyrylä, Tuusula. In the same building there is also a country shop and café that provides aways freshly baked bread and cakes - also gluten free products available.

Tykkitie 1, Tuusula a2 +358 10 231 2750 [email protected] www.kerho.fi

25 8 LOTTA CAFETERIA The Lotta Cafeteria serves pastries made using traditional recipes and delicious lunches when the Lotta Museum is open. There is a beautiful view from the summer terrace of the historical garden and Lake Tuusula beyond.

Lotta Museum, Rantatie 39, Tuusula d3 +358 9 274 1077 [email protected] www.lottamuseo.fi

28 LUNCH CAFÉ ATERIAKEIDAS Lunch café Ateriakeidas offers a nice setting for your lunch or coffee break. Lovely deserts make your lunch complete. The café is open from Mon- day to Friday, from 7.30 am to 2.30 pm.

Keuda, Sibeliuksenväylä 55, Järvenpää h5 +358 50 304 9548, +358 50 430 2756 [email protected] www.keuda.fi

24 LUNCH CAFÉ TYYNI Lunch café Tyyni, located in the centre of Järv- enpää, serves tasty home-cooked buffet lunches made from fresh ingredients. Freshly ground coffee and delicious sweet and savoury pastries baked on site are also on offer.

Sibeliuksenkatu 14, Järvenpää j5 +358 9 291 7100 [email protected] www.tyyni.fi

34 ONNELA INN Onnela Inn provides peaceful accommodation within its 35 rooms. When booked in advance, the restaurant will serve delicacies to groups. Onnela also has three lakeside saunas, all with marvellous views over Lake Tuusula. In addition, there is a summer terrace and café for passers-by.

Rantatie 34, Tuusula d3 +358 9 258 821 [email protected] www.onnela.com

26 36 PESCATOR VILLAS Pescator villas are the perfect choice for groups looking for privacy and space. All our villas ac- commodate 10–13 people. Within easy travelling distance to the airport and Helsinki, and with its proximity to the natural Finnish environment, the location provides just the right setting for a great holiday.

Kalamestarintie 6, Tuusula b1 +358 40 523 3337 [email protected] www.pescatorvillas.com

33 SCANDIC HOTEL JÄRVENPÄÄ Scandic Järvenpää is located next to Järvenpää train station and in close proximity to the town centre. As a guest you can borrow a bicycle from the reception - and off you go! Street-food inspired restaurant Casa Toscana is open in the evenings and blues-spirited Bar My Way is a casual, cosy bar.

Asema-aukio, Järvenpää j6 +358 9 27 141 [email protected] www.scandichotels.fi/jarvenpaa

VILLA TAMMIKKO Villa Tammikko is a comfortable holiday and function venue in the taiga forests of Ruotsinky- lä, Tuusula. The beautiful log building was con- structed in 1924 and can house celebrations for up to 40 people, the comfortable rooms accom- modating up to 14 guests. A forest walk, the sauna, the beautiful garden, a large patio with its BBQ and the outdoor hot tub add the finishing touches to your stay.

Maisalantie 237, Tuusula 050 355 8492, 050 366 7464 [email protected] www.villatammikko.fi

27 SUMMER CAFÉS

27 CAFÉ AULIS, AINOLA Summer Café Aulis is the café of the Ainola museum. In the 1970s Sibelius’s son-in-law Aulis Blom- stedt designed the building to include accommodation for the caretaker, and this was renovated and turned into a café in 2010. The products are always freshly made on the premises.

Ainola, Ainolankatu, Järvenpää g5 +358 44 575 7505 [email protected] www.ainola.fi

43 CAFÉ VELLIKELLO The atmospheric Summer Cafe Vellikello is located in an old, beautiful granary near Ainola and Ahola - right on the Lake Tuusula bicycle trail and serves delicious home-baked cakes, pastries and pies as well as provides art exhibitions and concerts.

Sibeliuksenväylä 53, Järvenpää h5 +358 40 769 7661 www.facebook.com/vellikello

5 KALLIO-KUNINKALA SUMMER CAFÉ The Sibelius Academy – one of the world´s lead- ing music conservatories – has been operating in Kallio-Kuninkala since 1987. During the summer time, there is a popular summer café serv- ing products from organic and mainly locally produced ingredients.

Ristinummentie 6, Järvenpää g5 +358 40 710 4210 www.kuninkala.fi

29 VANHANKYLÄ MANOR SUMMER CAFÉ The Vanhankylä Manor was built in the 1850s and it has recently been refurbished to its original appearance.

Stålhanentie 4, Järvenpää g4

28 Midsummer celebrations at Onnela

GROUP TRAVEL SERVICES TÄHTIMOOTTORI

Let your group try traditional Finnish dancehall KORSISAARI TRANSPORTATION dancing, elegant ball room dancing or perhaps The Korsisaari Group provides versatile transport crazy party moves. Dancing sessions can be held services, from taxis to chartered buses for large either outdoors or indoors for any size of group. events. Korsisaari tailors a transport package for your business or group, considering all aspects www.tahtimoottori.fi of your travel.

+358 9 878 9900 [email protected] www.korsisaari.fi OTHER INTERESTING SITES

12 WORKER'S HOME MUSEUM TUUSULANJÄRVEN KULTTUURIMATKAT 14 VILLA KOKKONEN Guided group-tours in the Lake Tuusula area with 19 TERVANOKKA BEACH or without transportation. 37 SEURAKUNTAOPISTO +358 40 727 2535 (Tarja), 22 JÄRVENPÄÄ THEATRE 358 400 520 404 (Pekka) [email protected] tai 38 JÄRVENPÄÄ INFO [email protected] 39 ROWING BOAT HIRE www.kulttuurimatkat.fi

29 Our Festival

ANNUAL EVENTS

VÄRINÄÄ – ART WEEKS MARCH 2020 OUR FESTIVAL 28.7.–3.8.2019 VÄRINÄÄ (vibrations) is an annual art event held Our Festival (in Finnish: Meidän Festivaali). Friends in Järvenpää. Local professional artists covering of live music and culture are treated to enchanting music, visual art, dance, theatre and recitation chamber music performed amidst the beautiful produce the event. All Värinää events are free surroundings of Lake Tuusula. With the new Artis- of charge. tic Director Kamus Quartet starting their tenure in summer 2019, we can expect more unique, in- www,varinaa.fi timate chamber art experiences to come. facebook.com/varinaafestivaali Combining a unique group of musicians, designers and artists from Finland and abroad, the festival is MIDSUMMER CELEBRATIONS, a true celebration of creativity and communica- FRIDAY 21.6.2019 tion in the arts. Our Festival has been recognized Lake Tuusula provides the perfect location to expe- with many awards such as the accolade of Fes- rience Finnish Midsummer celebrations. Bonfires tival of the Year in 2011 by Finland Festivals and and Midsummer dances belong to the traditional Finland’s State Prize for Music in 2013. Finnish Midsummer’s Eve (Friday, 21st June 2019), and we here, at Lake Tuusula, have both! Several www.ourfestival.fi bonfires are lit all along the shoreline, and bands play dance music at several locations.

www.visittuusulanjarvi.fi THE NIGHT OF THE ARTS OF TUUSULA, FRIDAY 9.8.2019 The Night of the Arts (in Finnish: Taiteiden Yö) TUUSULA WEEK 20.–28.7.2019 is an event taking place on the museum road, Several events take place in Tuusula with themes Rantatie and in the Kirkkotie area in mid-August related to the home district, Tuusula. Tuusula every year. During the evening, the venues in the Day is celebrated on the 22nd of July. The events area offer a wide variety of cultural experiences include the village fest at Klaavolantie (Klaavola from literature to music and from the visual arts Museum and Anti-aircraft Museum). to theatre - and many other delightful surprises.

www.tuusula.fi www.taiteidenyo.fi

30 24 HOURS IN AFTERNOON ERKKOLA LAKE TUUSULA Erkkola is a small yet charming wooden villa, and SUMMER SEASON it is one of the area’s artists’ homes which is open for public. www.erkkola.fi This must-see itinerary has been created to help you experience the best there is on offer. To keep ALEKSIS KIVI MEMORIAL COTTAGE it simple, we’ll concentrate on the historic Ran- This is a tiny cottage and it reminds us of how tatie museum road area. Whether you prefer to Rantatie looked before famous villas were built walk, cycle or drive, this itinerary will keep you and the artist community began to grow. busy from dawn till dusk! FJÄLLBO PARK Visit Lake Tuusula hop-on hop-off bus operates 15.5. Time for a relaxing stroll in Fjällbo Park close to -15.9., and it will take you to all these locations. Aleksis Kivi Memorial Cottage. Admire the views over the lake, and dip your toes in the water. This MORNING is the perfect place to reflect on the historical Rise and shine – you have a busy day ahead of you! sights you’ve seen today. If you are staying in a hotel, we recommend you borrow a bicycle, as it is the easiest and ‘funniest’ EVENING transportation option! Make your way to Ainola, RESTAURANT KRAPIHOVI and stop en route to admire the lake. Choose a five course meal or from the á la Carte menu and take in the lovely manor-like setting AINOLA, HOME OF JEAN AND AINO SIBELIUS of this rather large old farm house. www.krapi.fi Ainola was the home of world-renowned composer Jean Sibelius and his family from 1904. Ain- GUSTAVELUND ola is an authentic home museum and open to Here you can enjoy tasty BBQ food and salads the public during the summer (Tue –Sun 10am– while taking in the best views over the lake. www. 5pm). www.ainola.fi gustavelund.fi

HALOSENNIEMI MUSEUM LATER ON The national, romantic-style log studio of the KRAPI'S PAJA painter, Pekka Halonen was built at the turn of Krapi's Paja is new music and event-based ven- the 20th century on the shores of Lake Tuusu- ue, located in Krapi Yard. Club evenings offer a la. (Tue–Sun 11am–6pm). www.halosenniemi.fi variety of music whereas theatre and art events take place regularly: the perfect place to finish LUNCH off your day! www.krapi.fi LOTTA CANTEEN AT LOTTA MUSEUM A popular café in the attractive, blue Lotta Mu- Alternatively (or after your visit to Paja!), you may seum building on Rantatie museum road serves wish to soak up the lingering light of the long a simple yet delicious lunch menu. The building summer day and wander back to the lakeside. stands in its own attractive garden and the mu- Across the tranquil lake you may discern the call seum is contained within. www.lottamuseo.fi of the odd bird from the far shore. Perhaps you’ll see the sunset paint the sky and the lake in shades RESTAURANT MANKELI of red, orange and pink? You'll never experience The summer restaurant at Mankeli is located in it until you try – and this is the right time to do it! Krapi Farm right at the beginning of the Rantatie museum Road. Though simple, the food is delicious and matched to the seasons. Eat inside or sit on the terrace. www.krapi.fi

31 TUUSULANJÄRVEN MATKAILU RY Visit Lake Tuusula Association

Metallimiehenkatu 2–4, 04410 Järvenpää, Finland

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