Visit Sastamala in English

Charming Sastamala, a town close to Tampere Sastamala Sastamala offers pristine lakes and natural surroundings, beautiful churches and baroque music at Sastamala Gregoriana festival. Come and visit us as well as Mr. Clutterbuck, the somewhat silly sleepwalker from Mauri Kunnas’ children’s books.

ENGLISH visitsastamala.fi/eng/info

www.visitsastamala.fi www.sastamala.fi Find your holiday Events in highpoints in Sastamala SASTAMALA WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS OF SUMMER IN SASTAMALA? What kind of a traveller are you? Are you looking for something SASTAMALA Books, music and art. Culture both high and rustic. Events surrounded by natural to keep the whole family buzzing? Or are you yearning for the Founded: 1 January 2009 relaxing peace and quiet of hiking in the forest along marked Population: 24,301 beauty. Summer events and sports, particularly volleyball, as we are in the home tracks? Is culture your thing? Whatever your preference, (November 2019) town of the Finnish volleyball champions, team VaLePa. Old and new. Speed and Sastamala offers a multitude of things to see and do! 2 Area: 1,429 km serenity. Something for everyone. Come and see for yourself! Travel: Trunk roads 11 and 12 The highlights of a family holiday take place at Mr. Clutterbuck’s house that offers the fun fairy tale world of Mauri Kunnas’ children’s books and in the neighbouring and the railway provide good Pukstaavi Museum of the Finnish Book that is a wonderland of literature. Kiviniitty connections between Sastamala 2. Kiikoisten Purpurit farmyard zoo is a place to get to know both traditional farm animals and some more and, for example, Pori, Turku and 1. Old books folk music event exotic creatures. For an active family, you cannot get higher than the highest points of Tampere, which is less than an the superbly renovated Ellivuori climbing park followed by a fat bike tour to Pirunvuori hour’s drive away. The railway Book lovers always find their way to the huge tent in the yard also has restau- The old village centre of Kiikoinen will hill, and the Ellivuori Ski Center is perfect for downhill skiing for the whole family in Sastamala a week after Midsummer rant services. also be bursting with merriment during stations at Karkku and Vammala winter. for the old books event (Vanhan kirjal- This free event attracts some 15,000 the weekend after Midsummer with the are situated amidst the most lisuuden päivät) that focuses on a new visitors to Sastamala every year. The full Kiikoisten Purpurit folk music event. Culture-lovers will appreciate old books, old churches, old music and old houses which beautiful scenery along the theme every year. event programme is always published This event including folk music, Sastamala has traditionally been known for – but even though the basics are old, the Tampere–Pori railway. Tampere- The main attraction of the event held during the spring. folk dance and cherishing our heritage attractions and events are new every year and they always offer interesting and fresh Pirkkala airport is only about 50 at a local school, Sylvään koulu, are the has music and dance everywhere, both perspectives. Every year, the annual old books event attracts about 15,000 book lov- used book sellers’ stalls, but if you take www.vanhankirjallisuudenpaivat.com planned and improvised, and everyone is 2 km away. 3 ers to Sastamala and takes place on the weekend after Midsummer. The Sastamala the steps up to the first floor you can find [Finnish only] happy to take to the floor for folk dances Gregoriana early music festival offers Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque tones in the stands with dozens of exhibitors, both as- Address: Sylvään koulu, Ojansuunkatu 8 of all sorts. cultural scenery of Lake Rautavesi. sociations and companies, offering you Editor: Teresa Herrero Vidfelt the latest works and news in the diverse www.kiikoistenpurpurit.fi [Finnish only] There are numerous concerts, exhibitions and village markets during the weekends Texts: Pirjo Silveri, Teresa Herrero Vidfelt literary sector. In addition to book sales, Address: Kiikostentie 47 in and around Sastamala, and there is plenty of choice for sports lovers too. Among Photos: Photo archives of the town other things, you can put yourself to the test on one of the two 18-hole golf courses of Sastamala of Lakeside Golf, Ritajärvi hiking trails or fishing on the generouslakes of Sastamala. Cover image: Mauri Kunnas You can always find up-to-date information about events online or Layout: Daddy Finland Ltd. ask for tips in English from the tourist information office:[email protected] This brochure presents the tourism highlights of Sastamala but take a look at our web- Translation: Intertext/Pia von Essen site too at www.visitsastamala.fi

You are warmly welcome to Sastamala!

TOURIST INFO IN ENGLISH visitsastamala.fi/eng/info 3. Sastamala Gregoriana 6. Old houses of Sastamala

Sastamala Gregoriana celebrates its 25th From Venice the festival journey con- Old houses open their doors to interest- buildings adorn the scenery both by the during the day, thousands of people come anniversary in 2020. tinues to Paris, Bruges, Vienna and Rome ed visitors in mid-August in and around side of lakes and next to open farmland. and visit. The series “Cities by water” shows the before finally ending in London. Sastamala. On designated days, old houses wel- Both private people and public en- way for the festival in the years 2018–2023 Enter the magical atmosphere of Sastamala is a municipality of many come visitors throughout Sastamala. You tities present their properties from the taking us to cities that have been connect- Sastamala Gregoriana! towns and villages covering a large area can visit farmhouses, manor houses, horse perspectives of building traditions, interi- ed with the world via their location by where farming is still a significant means stables, small tenant farmers’ cabins and ors, upholding history, maintaining land- seas or rivers. They have been centres for www.sastamalagregoriana.fi/en/ of livelihood and a prominent part of the parsonages. The “Wanhat talot” old hous- scapes and individual rural living. Every scenery. Sastamala lives and breathes es event became an instant success in house has its own unique history and the 4 arts and culture for centuries and home to 5 some of the world’s most famous compos- from its rural green core. Fine fields and Sastamala. More than 50 buildings open owners are happy to share their stories ers and performers. well-kept heritage housing and production their doors to the public each year, and with you. There are no admission fees, but many places sell food, coffee, pastries or other products, so it’s good to bring some cash with you. An event brochure is published in July with more than 100 pages of photos and introductions to the buildings to help you plan your tour. 4. Satakunnan kansansoutu rowing event 5. Tyrvää jazz www.wanhattalot.fi [Finnish only] Waters, and particularly the Kokemäenjoki People of all ages, even whole fami- Tyrvää Jazz in September. River, are prominent in Sastamala and sur- lies, can participate, as everyone proceeds The historical Kivinavetta stone rounding areas, and an impressive flotilla at their own pace along the river and the barn in Sastamala will be filled with jazz can be seen rowing and canoeing along whole flotilla comes together at rest stops rhythms in September. An array of inter- the ancient waterway from Sastamala as well as for the final stage, the “grand esting names starts with the first tunes on to Pori in early July attracting cheering finale”, ultimately arriving in Pori. Friday and they continue all the way to a 7. Summer theatres crowds to the riverbanks. jazz brunch on Sunday, so it is a weekend For participants, Satakunnan Kansan en.kansansoutu.fi of good music and fine food organised in Ellivuoren kesäteatteri Rämsöön kesäteatteri soutu is an event of three E’s: experiences, Starting point address: cooperation with the Tyrvää Parsonage. www.ellivuoriresort.fi/en www.ramsoo.fi/kesateatteri excitement and euphoria. It offers physi- Marttilankatu 22 For more information about [Finnish only] Kiikoisten kesäteatteri cal challenges, excitement, togetherness, the performers and details of the www.kiikoistenkotiseutuyhdistys.fi/ Vesarannan teatteri friendship, beautiful scenery and heritage whole programme, see: kesateatteri [Finnish only] www.vesarannankesateatteri.com You can always find values. Many of the participating groups www.tyrvaajazz.fi have been so enchanted at their first ex- [Finnish only] Kelarannan kesäteatteri in Suodenniemi Tyrvään Pappilan amfiteatteri up-to-date information about perience that they’ve turned participation www.suodenniemi-seura.fi/ www.tyrvaanpappila.fi/fi/ events online or ask for tips into an annual tradition. At the busiest suodenniemi-viikko/ [Finnish only] briefly-in-english/ times, there have been over 400 boating in English from the tourist Romulan taiteellinen teatteri teams with some 3,000 participants. www.romulantaiteellinenteatteri.com information office: [Finnish only] [email protected] Refreshing waters, enchanting forests

In Sastamala, there is unspoiled nature all around you.

The heart of the town is nestled between the Sastamala covers a large geographi- Admire birds and their songs biggest lakes along the Kokemäenjoki River: cal area, and the Kokemäenjoki River runs Sastamala is also appreciated by bird Ritajärvi nature conservation area Kuasman kiäppi Lake Rautavesi and Lake Liekovesi. The right through it. So even when you’re driv- watchers. You can spot many species Ritajärvi is a hidden gem of natural beau- ros” trail (4.4 kilometres) and the “Alisen hiking trail Vammaskoski Rapids between them can be ing, cycling or walking along roads not im- just by taking a short biking trip from the ty in Southern Finland. It is one of the larg- Ritajärven lenkki” trail (4.8 kilometres) crossed via the massive granite bridge. mediately at the waterfront, you can still town, perhaps around Lake Liekovesi to est areas protected as part of the forest already offer some challenges for hikers. The hiking trail around Kuorsumaa village The long and narrow waterway of almost always spy the river winding along the Vaunusuo area, the plywood mill area owners’ voluntary METSO nature conser- A route around all three lakes adds up to and Lake Kuorsumaajärvi in Kiikoinen of- Kokemäenjoki River offers boaters 60 somewhere in the scenery. and the Nokkakylä area, which are all vation programme: it covers 127 hectares 8 kilometres of hiking. fers lakeland, forest and wetlands scenery, kilometres of free routes, and you can There is so much to catch for those who good places for bird watching. of forest and 50 hectares of lakes. There are several campfire sites and sounds and smells of nature, and an oppor- stop over on many islands. The waterways enjoy fishing, as the varied waters are home Or why not choose the Lake Rautavesi The Ritajärvi nature conservation dry toilets along the routes, and there’s tunity to observe animals, plants and other offer fine views of, for example, Tyrvää to pike, perch and pikeperch, among many side of town and head for the Heinoo area is a beautiful untouched undulating even a lean-to if you need some shelter for little wonders of nature. Church, St. Olaf’s Church and St. Mary’s other species. In early summer you can even area? During late spring and early sum- area of small wilderness forest lakes and a while or just want to rest on the narrow “Kuasman Kiäppi” is a hiking trail of 14 Church as well as the whole of Sastamala find natural populations of the predatory mer, it is a wonderful experience to listen connecting streams. There are versatile strip of land between Lake Valkeajärvi kilometres maintained by the local village from a new perspective. asp, rare elsewhere in Finland, in river sec- to birdsong at night with the light north- biotopes of natural forests, rocky areas and Lake Ylinen Ritajärvi. association. “Lisäkiäppi” is an extra few kilo- tions with a strong current in the Kutala and ern summer nights or in the early morn- and huge boulders. Families with children and children metres that takes you to wet spruce forest By boat or canoe Ellivuori areas. If you’re lucky, you can see ings in the yard of St. Mary’s Church of 7 6 You can download a map via a link themselves have praised the varied and where – who knows – you might even spot a Finland is the land of thousands of lakes, dozens of asp jumping in the evenings. Sastamala, for example. at http://www.visitsastamala.fi/ritajarven- interesting terrain in the Ritajärvi area troll or two. There are signs along the route and Sastamala has 176 of them, both big The Majava Cup trolling competition The Villilä area of Keikyä is the place luonnonsuojelualue/ [Finnish only, but and particularly the bridges, gravel paths telling you about the environment, points and small, and many in active leisure use. is organised every year in the waters of to spot the first lapwings, starlings and you can find a map using a link on the and duckboards in wet areas that make of interest and local history. There is a bird The whole Sastamala area offers ex- Sastamala. stock doves of spring in the region, and page] to help you plan a hike suitable just hiking easy. watching tower with a barbeque and open cellent opportunities for taking to the wa- in early spring you can follow the migra- for you but you can even take off without fire site as well as a lean-to shelter- near ters in a leisurely manner. There are rental By bike tion of sea eagles, sometimes even gold- a map as the trails are clearly marked www.facebook.com/ by. Other places to rest your legs are the sites around the town where you can rent You can also admire beautiful scenery by en eagles. From here, it is not far to the with signs. Ritajarvenluonnonsuojelualue/ Pappilankallio and Kiikanhuhdanmäki rest SUP boards, rowing boats, kayaks, canoes bike. To make it easy, hop on one of our Puurijärvi and Isosuo National Park that is The shortest and easiest trail is the Address for the main entrance to the spots as well as a barn called Pikku-Tyrvään or even a giant canoe or a “church boat”, proposed routes – ask for more informa- known as being a wonderful bird watch- 2.3-kilometre trail known as “Valkeajärven hiking area and one of the three parking taukolato. a long rowing boat, for a bigger group of tion at [email protected] ing area. reitti”, while the “Ylisen Ritajärven kier- areas: Ritajärventie 358. The starting points with map and in- people. formation boards can be found along trunk road 44, at the beginning of Hepokorventie road and Pikku-Tyrvääntie road as well as close to the parking area for the bird watch- Tyrvään Mantan luontopolku nature trail ing tower along Kakkurilammintie road.

A nature trail that winds around a hilly dren, as it is well marked and only just www.visitsastamala.fi/ area almost in the centre of the town, over one kilometre. You can immerse kuasman-kiappi-patikkareitti/ next to the Ranta-Kukkuri new housing yourself in history along the trail think- [Finnish only, but you can find a map area hails the local folk healer “Tyrvään ing back to how people used to prepare using a link on the page] Manta”, officially Amanda Jokinen (1853– natural medicines in the very same area 1922) and her life’s work using various while also admiring the scenery by Lake plants as well as lo- Rautavesi with the historic Kalapirtinsaari cal nature. Island and St. Olaf’s Church in Tyrvää on The clear- the other side of the lake. ly marked nature trail named after www.visitsastamala.fi/tyrvaan-mantan- “Tyrvään Manta” luontopolku/ [Finnish only, but you can is also suitable for find a map using a link on the page] families with chil- Address: Tampereentie 170 Keikyä hanging Golf bridge Golf can also be regarded as a kind of nature experience, and in Sastamala you The 228-metre long and 165 cm wide get to play amidst cultural scenery. The Keikyä hanging bridge is the longest 36-hole Lakeside Golf centre has two dif- wooden hanging bridge in Finland. It ferent courses, both with their own unique takes pedestrians and cyclists over the geography and atmosphere. Kokemäenjoki River connecting Peevola The “Järvenranta” course offers varied village with Peuhula. It is located on the elevations, sporting challenges and beau- eastern side of the Äetsä power plant. tiful scenery next to Lake Riippilänjärvi, The bridge is being renovated during whereas forest scenes, a rocky area dat- 2020 and it should be ready by the au- ing back to the most recent ice age, open tumn. The renovation work, coordinated project at https://www.keikyanriippusilta. mäenjoki River between Myllytie road rocky hills and the small Lake Sorvijärvi by a local heritage association Keikyän fi/ [Finnish only] and Peevontie road. give the more recently constructed Perikunta, is being carried out by volun- The bridge is located in the Keikyä Address: Myllytie 22, 32740 Sastamala “Pirunpelto” course its characteristic feel. teers. You can follow the progress of the area of Sastamala and it crosses the Koke They are both beautiful while at the same time challenging for players!

www.lakesidegolf.fi [Finnish only] Address: Sastamalantie 1901 Pirulanvuori observation tower Otamus Sastamala is a geographically extensive Otamus is “an experience park” main- With a canoe, you can start from Vehmaanniemi Kutalan kasino municipality that provides ample impres- tained by the village association of Otamus along the narrow Saikkalanjoki sive scenery and wonderful viewpoints. Mouhijärvi. The area provides striking River towards Lake Mätikköjärvi (route 11 Vehmaanniemi is a seven-hectare herit- Like any major metropolis, Sastamala go for coffee, pastries, ice cream, or even There is also a rich heritage of stories scenery and has an idyllic summer cafe, km). age landscape area close to the centre of even has a casino – although Kutalan to get a fishing licence. There is a play- about the devil, in Finnish “piru”, having a rocky beach for swimming, a lean-to for The “Arvon askel” hike (20 km) or- Sastamala. A nature trail goes around the Kasino is not a place for gambling or any- ground for children and, as well as occa- cape jutting into Lake Rautavesi, and you thing of the sort, as it is in fact a summer sional summer events, it hosts a regular 8 frequented the area, which can also be resting in the forest, barbeque spots and a ganised in the autumn passes by the vil- 9 seen in many local names. You can climb pier for visiting boats. lages of Jyränvuori, Nohkua, Tyrisevä and can find several Iron Age burial mounds kiosk frequented by travellers, summer village market every Friday and a meeting to the top of one of his hills, Pirunvuori, in There is an easy two-kilometre na- Pakkala. along the trail. dwellers and locals as well as visitors for motorcyclists on Mondays. Karkku, or up to the observation tower on ture trail in the Ristijärvi area and the The area is part of the Finnish Natura coming by boat. Pirulanvuori in Suodenniemi, for example. “Tilankierros” trail and “Salmin kierros” www.otamus.fi [Finnish only] nature protection network, and WWF vol- The Kasino, located on a spot of natural www.kutala.net/kasino [Finnish only] The 15-metre Pirulanvuori observation trail are 6–8.5 kilometres. All of the trails Address: Otamussillantie 65 unteers have been actively maintaining it beauty by Lake Kulovesi, is the place to Address: Kutalantie 783 tower offers beautiful scenery overlook- are clearly marked and there are infor- – although in summertime, the landscape ing lakes and forests – the view is even mation boards to explain the nature and artistry is done by sheep grazing in the area. represented on the Finnish 1 Euro coin. history of the area. Address: Tampereentie 258

www.visitsastamala.fi/ pirulanvuoren-nakotorni Address: Laviantie 600; the observation tower is 250 metres away from the parking area.

Nature attractions www.visitsastamala.fi/luontokohteet

Jogging tracks, gym parks and other open air sports venues – ask for tips, maps and locations at [email protected] Ellivuori Resort gets you going

The renovated Ellivuori Resort offers versatile Pirunvuori possibilities for meetings, events, cultural travel and Danielsson’s and all kinds of leisure activities. Ellivuori Resort VuoriSport stone castle The whole Ellivuori Resort area has un- Splendid scenery on the shores of Lake Pirunvuori hill in Karkku was a popular dergone renovation. Hotel rooms, restau- Rautavesi and the fabulous surroundings tourist destination already back in the rant facilities and most sauna facilities for outdoor activities entice, if not down- 19th century and the stunning scenery and have been totally rebuilt, while new villas right force you to get up, go out and get peace of nature still attract visitors today. 10 and apartments are being constructed in active. Just take your pick and go downhill In addition to the impressive views, 11 the area that also serves campers, cara- or cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hik- Pirunvuori (“the Devil’s Mount”) also has vans and motor homes – and even visiting ing, boating, canoeing, fishing, swimming, a cave which locals say the devil himself Ski Centre boaters, as there is also a guest pier. The standup paddleboarding or climbing – used once upon a time. You can take a The downhill ski centre is located right next to the ho- range of activities has also increased, and and then top it all off by bathing in a real guided tour to see exciting places and tel. It has six slopes that are well lit and managed using now you can go climbing in the adventure Finnish sauna! listen to enchanting stories, but the area artificial snow if needed. The slopes range from green park, play a round on the mini-golf course VuoriSport is the active heart of has marked paths, so you can visit on your level for children and other beginners all the way up or relax in the surroundings of the glow in Ellivuori with a reception area downstairs own as well. A path to the cave starts from to black level. the dark bowling alley. You can even easi- in the hotel. the Ellivuori hotel. Ski Center Ellivuori has four anchor lifts taking ski- ly start out on a nature hike right from the If you prefer to stay indoors, you can In the summer of 1906, the painter ers up, the children’s slope has a pome lift, and there main entrance, either on your own or with visit the glow in the dark bowling alley or Emil Danielsson (1882–1967) had a wil- is even a Pinocchio lift for the smallest of all. You can a guide. Summertime also offers a lot of play table tennis, but there are enough derness atelier built for him using natural hire an instructor and rent skis, snowboards and other water sports, while winter provides plenty outdoor activities to keep you busy for stone on Pirunvuori and he stayed in his equipment. of opportunities for skiing. several days particularly in the summer- stone castle in Karkku every summer after There has been an increase in well- time. There is mini-golf, standup paddle- that for almost 60 years with his wife Saga. http://www.ellivuori.fi [Finnish only] ness and sports services as well as enter- boarding, fat biking, canoeing, rowing, Today, the town of Sastamala main- Address: Ellivuorentie 131, Karkunkyläntie 600 tainment and culture, so you are bound frisbee games, football, volleyball, bas- tains the stone castle that is open during to find things to do whether you are com- ketball, traditional yard games – just how the summer and hosts changing exhibitions. ing as part of a group or on your own. would you like to have fun? You can visit Pirunvuori and the stone Meetings and special events are no prob- HighPark is a summer favourite of- castle on a two-hour guided walking tour lem either. fering excitement and exercise among for 110 euros all year round. Tour reserva- Ellivuori LIVE evenings provide en- the treetops for children as well as adults. tions are available from Sastamala tourist tertainment from top Finnish artists and There are wire and high rope courses be- information, [email protected]. musical evenings can be topped off with tween trees and poles where you can go delicacies prepared by our chefs using a climbing and gliding using a harness and Address: Ellivuorentie 131, a path starts lot of local produce. A lunch buffet and an a safety wire. from the parking area to the stone castle à la carte menu are available every day. and is about one kilometre long. https://ellivuoriresort.fi/en/activities/ http://www.visitsastamala.fi/pirunvuoren- www.ellivuoriresort.fi/en/ kivilinna/ [Finnish only] Brochure in English http://bit.ly/ StoneCastle_ENG Exciting experiences for children You can see, hear, do and experience so many things with your children all around Sastamala. You can enter a fairy tale world at Peikkovuori troll land, climb or ski in Ellivuori, pat sheep in a farmyard zoo, groom horses at the Kärppälä riding farm or visit Mr. Clutterbuck’s house of fun activities. Many of the nature trails in the area are also suitable for children.

Mr. Clutterbuck’s House

Characters familiar from the children’s feeling of a 19th century market. The nu- books of Mauri Kunnas come to life at Mr. merous details familiar from the pages of 12 Clutterbuck’s house (“Herra Hakkaraisen Kunnas’ books are sure to capture your 13 talo”). Mr. Clutterbuck is a somewhat sil- imagination here as well. ly sleepwalker who walks through worlds In addition to the inside rooms that illustrated by Kunnas with little regard for are open all year round, you can have what is going on around him. He is the lots of fun in the yard where you can drive most famous sleepwalker in Sastamala – pedal cars and tricycles from May until or maybe even in the whole world! the end of October. At Mr. Clutterbuck’s house, you can play house in his own home, get involved www.herrahakkaraisentalo.fi/in-english/ in a sword-fight as a knight under the Address: Marttilankatu 10 watchful eyes of a dragon, fly all the way up to space to visit space ships and al- ien planets as well as enjoy the leisurely

Ellivuori

The Ellivuori area has ample opportuni- all levels, and there is a miniature climb- ties for outdoor activities and exercise all ing village with safety nets for the small- year round. est ones. The downhill ski centre is suitable for the whole family, for school groups and Hotel and VuoriSport beginners. Ski Center Ellivuori has versa- https://www.ellivuoriresort.fi/en tile slopes right next to the hotel. address: Ellivuorentie 131 VuoriSport provides sporting experiences and equipment rental. There Ski Center Ellivuori are many thrilling activities in the sum- http://www.ellivuori.fi [Finnish only] mertime for children, young people and address: Karkunkyläntie 600 adults alike. The HighPark climbing park has courses that will challenge people at Pukstaavi Kiviniitty farmyard zoo Peikkovuori troll land Next to Mr. Clutterbuck’s house is the Pukstaavi museum Would you like to pat sheep, feed calves or the bouncy castle and drive pedal cars. at stone castle of the Finnish Book. Both venues follow child-friendly More information just watch other traditional farm animals? The area has a summer café and sev- A path starts from the Ellivuori hotel to principles of encouraging everyone: “Do touch!” on our website Do you know what an alpaca, a degu, a eral barbeque places where you can enjoy the Pirunvuori hill and Emil Danielsson’s Themed tours and exciting adventures as well mouflon or a llama look like? These and your own packed lunch. stone castle. Deep in the forest at the foot as hands-on workshops are arranged for children in VISITSASTAMALA.FI many other animals are waiting for you at The farmyard zoo is open daily in of impressive rocks you can find the excit- Pukstaavi. Kiviniitty farmyard zoo in Mouhijärvi. the summertime and at weekends in the ing Peikkovuori troll land. The troll village On a beautiful summer’s day, you can autumn. with a giant tree stump and barns is a www.pukstaavi.fi/en/ easily spend the whole day in the farm- place where you can search for trolls us- Address: Marttilankatu 12 yard, where children can also ride on a www.kiviniitty.fi/english/ ing virtual glasses, listen to a fairy tale, do 14 wagon, jump about on trampolines and Address: Iirolantie 108 15 arts and crafts, play troll and visit the forest café and troll shop. Visitors of all ages can also experience wonderfully special moments in the forest. Kärppälä riding farm and Mattila Inn You can also book the troll land and experience programme for group outings Idyllic accommodation and fine horses in The Kärppälä Riding Farm located at and other special events. Kärppälä the Mattila farm offers professional horse Mattila Inn and Kärppälä Riding Farm and riding activities for riders of all ages www.peikkovuori.fi [Finnish only] are located in the midst of the most beau- and abilities. We offer riding lessons and Address: Ellivuorentie 131 tiful countryside in the Kärppälä area of coaching by acclaimed coaches and the Sastamala, 45 km from Tampere. wonderful farm offers excellent opportu- The main building of the Mattila farm nities for organising dressage and show dates back to the mid-19th century and, jumping competitions throughout the along with the “Pytinki” building, it has year. been refurbished to serve as an idyllic There is a safe riding track of more place for overnight stays and for private than 2 km going around the fields and parties. The spacious rooms are for two pastures, a large sand-based riding arena people, and the guests also have free use and a spacious manège. of a fully fitted large kitchen area, two You are warmly welcome to meet our dining rooms and a large sauna with a hot horses and to stay in the idyllic country- tub at request. The price for accommoda- side milieu of Mattila Inn! tion includes an abundant breakfast. The beautiful surroundings and com- www.mattilanmajatalo.fi fortable venue make for an excellent lo- [Finnish only] cation for parties and meetings. Catering www.karppalanratsutila.fi and entertainment services can also be [Finnish only] arranged on request. Address: Kärppälänraitti 112 Mattila Inn is also suitable for school group visits of 10–25 people, for example. Town of St. Olaf’s church St. Mary’s church in Tyrvää in Sastamala Tyrvää church

The most famous church in Sastamala, The oldest church in Sastamala, St. Mary’s The main church of the congregation, churches the medieval St. Olaf’s church in Tyrvää Church in Sastamala (Sastamalan Pyhän Tyrvää Church (Tyrvään kirkko) was fin- (Tyrvään Pyhän Olavin kirkko), was Marian kirkko), located in the Karkku area ished next to the Vammaskoski Rapids in burned down by an arsonist in September was built at the end of the 15th century. 1855. It was designed by Turku-based ar- 1997 but it rose from the ashes thanks It took its present form in the 1960’s and chitect P.J. Gylich who has been compared to devoted volunteers taking charge of the wooden floor was changed back to an with the architect of many Finnish land- Sastamala has no less than 11 churches. The the renovation work. The final touches earthen floor in 1977. marks, C.L. Engel. Gylich also designed were placed by artists Kuutti Lavonen and St Mary’s Church is the main venue for the Mouhijärvi and Kiikoinen churches in two oldest ones date back to medieval times, Osmo Rauhala with their new paintings. the Sastamala Gregoriana festival of early Sastamala. The doors opened again in August 2009, music and also serves as a road church in There are only two churches with 16 17 even though one of them has experienced a and almost half a million people have vis- the summer. twin towers in Finland, one being Tyrvää ited the church since then. Open every day from 11am–5pm in Church and the other one St. John’s second birth as it had to be fully renovated The church is located a few kilo- the summer months. Church in Helsinki. metres from the town centre. It is open Address: Sastamalan kirkon tie 119 Open 1 June–31 August on Mon–Fri after a fire at the turn of the millennium. from 11am–5pm on Sun–Fri from June to from 10am–4pm. August and on Sundays in September. Address: Kirkkokatu 1 Address: Kallialan kirkkotie 50

Highlights Highlights Highlights More information • The hand-worked wooden • Acoustics – the church is • The altar piece that is a triptych on our website surfaces by volunteer church a top-quality concert hall ordered by the Tyrvää builders • Historic details, such as a rare congregation from court painter VISITSASTAMALA.FI • 101 new paintings baptism bowl made of stone R.W. Ekman, who also did the frescoes in the choir of Turku • The whole milieu of the church dating back to the 13th century, cathedral, among others and surrounding areas, medieval wooden sculptures of the national scenery of Lake saints and stretchers • A plaster cast of the sculpture of Rautavesi and Kalliala village • Pulpit from the 17th century with Christ by Ville Vallgren wood cuttings that inspired artist • The beautiful graveyard Osmo Rauhala in his work with on the cape jutting into the new pulpit of St. Olaf’s Church Lake Liekovesi in Tyrvää Muut kirkot Karkku church (1913), Riippiläntie 366 Kiikoinen church (1851), Kiikoistentie 300 Sammaljoki church (1924), Sammaljoentie 606 Keikyä church (1912), Käsityöläistie 7 Mouhijärvi church (1858), Kinkerikuja 3 Suodenniemi church (1831), Koippurintie 9 Kiikka church (1807), Kiikanojantie 8 Salokunta church (1960), Kärppäläntie 266

Further information: www.pyhaolavi.fi/english.shtml • www.facebook.com/pyhaolavi MAP OF SASTAMALA Turn the page for a map of the centre of Vammala as well as further information on locations marked on the map.

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1. Ellivuori Resort 55. Mouhijärvi church 58 60 2. Ellivuori Ski Center 56. Salokunta church Suodenniemi 3. Ellivuori Rantavilla 57. Sammaljoki church 4. Vuorisport 58. Suodenniemi church 72 6. Kinnalan Koukku B&B 60. Suodenniemi local history museum 7. Pirunvuori Stone Castle 63. Ritajärvi nature conservation area 8. Otamus nature trails 66. Honkola Perikuva 12. Sastamala Gregoriana 67. Karkku evangelical institute PORI Mouhijärvi 18 14. Troll mountain Peikkovuori 68. Kiviniitty domestic animal farm 11 55 49. Tyrvää church 69. Lakeside golf 15 50. Sastamala St. Maria’s Church 70. Sarkia museum 54 TAMPERE 51. Karkku church 71. Sauna world Kiikoinen 68 Häijää 27 16 52. Keikyä church 72. Villa Royal 37 8 53. Kiikka church 73. Pirulanvuori observation tower 54. Kiikoinen church 18 44 19 SHOPPING 63 Karkku 15. Artesan glass Jan Torstensson 22. Eliisa Marjaana leather products 69 67 16. Kapsäkki shop & tourist information 23. Anneli Keinonen fashion 51 18. Pesonen bee farm 27. Herkkujuustola cheese factory 12 50 1 2 3 4 14 7 ACCOMMODATION, RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS 31 Ellivuori 32 56 74 34 31. Kinnalan Koukku B&B 41. Lantula house 6 32. Piranen organic farm 44. Wanha-Harsu museum home 53 Vammala TAMPERE 34. Haapaniemen pidot catering 47. Välimäki B&B Kiikka 41 70 12 Stormi 35. Majatalo Sinun Tähtesi B&B 48. Rudolfin keidas sauna & catering Keikyä 37. Muraja farm & cottages 74. Mattila guesthouse 49 35 48 40. B&B Kommee Kurki 52

66 22 23 HUITTINEN More information RAUMA on our website 40 47 VISITSASTAMALA.FI

71 57 42 Heart of Sastamala, 59 48 VAMMALA 75

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5. Culture house Jaatsi 49. Tyrvää church 9. Mr. Clutterbuck house 59. Vexve Arena 30 10. Old books fair 61. Buss station 13. Pukstaavi museum 65. Railway station of Finnish book 76. Gallery Akseli 49 48. Tyrvää St. Olaf church 9 13 17 45 28 SHOPPING 20 17. Mr. Clutterbuck shop 21. Kalliokoski design 38 21 19. Ihanamäki bags 75. Casa Rosalin 39 10 20. Tyrvää book store 61

21 20 ACCOMMODATION, RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS 29 28. Café Pukstaavi 42. Restaurant Patruuna 29. Restaurant Servi 43. Tervakallio Camping 46 30. Tyrvää Parsonage & Tervahovi 38. Pyymäki bakery 45. Vammala Seurahuone hotel 39. Boutique hotel 46. Vehmaan tila catering Pyynpesä

More information on our website 38 VISITSASTAMALA.FI

19 Something old, something new and something vintage

Old books, old music, old churches and other significant buildings. Feasts for the eyes and for the palate alike. Sastamala is a symphony of old elements with new tones arranged for modern times.

Tyrvää Parsonage Pukstaavi museum

Unique food, art and events. The impressive Parsonage is a perfect of the Finnish book 22 23 You can find one of Finland’s most venue for memorable events and inspiring beautiful and elegant parsonages in the meetings, we also offer total service pack- The Pukstaavi Museum of the Finnish centre of Sastamala, by Lake Liekovesi. ages including catering and activities for Book is naturally located in Sastamala, Tyrvää Parsonage combines delicious groups coming for day outings, evenings as Sastamala with its annual old books food, art, experiences and events through- and private parties. event is known as being the book capital out the year even spilling outside to the Next to the Parsonage is the Kivinavetta of Finland. Pukstaavi is located in the cen- lush terrace and the amphitheatre in the stone barn that hosts various events and tre of Sastamala in an old apothecary’s summertime. unique art exhibitions in the summertime. house known locally as Bäckman’s house. The Tyrvää Parsonage’s impressive The summer exhibition of 2020 presents a The building is of high cultural value and historical milieu, versatile culture and de- wide array of enchanting graphic arts by opened its doors to the public as a muse- licious food make every visit unique. The Marc Chagall. The Daphnis and Chloe li- um in 2011 after a thorough renovation. Parsonage has been carefully refurbished thography series featured in the exhibition and caters for individual diners, private has even been translated into a charming The main exhibition at Pukstaavi presents parties and company events alike with musical that will be performed in the stone the story of the Finnish Book from the 15th chefs making sure that every visitor en- barn during the summer. century to the present day – knowing the joys new tastes and unforgettable meals history helps you to understand the future with as many courses as you like. Food is https://www.tyrvaanpappila.fi/fi/ of books as well. The changing exhibitions prepared using fresh, local produce and briefly-in-english/ focus on topical themes. with a focus on local specialities. The Address: Asemakatu 4 Parsonage handpicks and imports striking www.pukstaavi.fi/en/ wines from vineyards in Italy, Hungary, Address: Marttilankatu 12 GUIDED TOURS France and Spain. AVAILABLE!

Ask for guided walking and bus tours, tours of specific places of interest and historical re-enactment tours with a guide in costume. Guided tours are available in Finnish, English, Swedish and German. Villa Royal

Travel in time from the Baroque era to Art Nouveau as you get the chance to see inte- riors inspired by incredible halls, parlours and a Roman spa. There is plenty of gold- en glimmer, and porcelain collections and wonderful furniture shimmer in the light cast by the crystal chandeliers. Villa Royal now even opens up the smaller upstairs parlours to the public. Open for groups.

www.suomenvillaroyal.fi [Finnish only] Address: Kortejärventie 200

More information on our website Sastamala regional VISITSASTAMALA.FI museum Cultural Centre Jaatsi Sastamala regional museum is located in the beautiful tower villa on the same lot as The childhood home of painter Akseli There is a memorial plaque on the http://www.visitsastamala.fi/ Pukstaavi thus offering visitors two muse- Gallen-Kallela nowadays serves as the wall detailing the history of the building: [Finnish only] kulttuuritalo-jaatsi/ ums in one location and on one ticket. cultural centre for the town of Sastamala. “This house of Jaatsi, serving as town- Brochure in English Tuomisto manor 1 October 2019 – 31 August 2020 Jaatsi is the place for art exhibitions, owned premises for the Tyrvää municipal- http://bit.ly/JaatsiEN Grand exhibition of sports in Sastamala. small-scale concerts and other cultural ity since 1920, was built by Peter Wilhelm Address: The history of the manor in the Karkku together and still have space for empow- The exhibition places the spotlight events. Gallen at the birth of municipal autonomy Gallen-Kallelan katu 1 24 area goes all the way back to the 16th erment: grounding and finding inspiration. on stories and moments from local sports 25 The exhibitions are normally open during the great famine of 1867–1868.” century. It has been owned by the same This is a good place to experience some- history. For example, did you know that a Tuesday–Sunday 12 noon–6pm and you family since 1871, with the present owner thing that takes you beyond everyday life, world record has been set on the bridge can pre-book guided tours for groups. representing already the 5th successive something deeper and surprising”, says over the Vammaskoski Rapids or that peo- generation. However, farming has been Tuuli Lovén, who is the hostess at the ple have been resorting to questionable replaced by wellness services, as the re- manor of wellbeing and pampering. tactics when racing with kicksleds? furbished manor has become a place for The exhibition details the huge variety Herkkujuustola cheese company retreats, courses, meetings and private www.tuomistonkartano.fi/in-english of sports seen in Sastamala from the 19th parties. “We want to maintain Tuomisto Address: Riippiläntie 32 century to the present day. Kicksleds and In 2002, Swiss-born Peter Dörig set up his Visitors get to see and learn how Manor as a place where people can come bicycles were favourites at times when own cheese company Herkkujuustola in cheese is made by following the process- people still didn’t know anything about Häijää next to trunk road 11, and about es through windows between the restau- volleyball or floorball, while skiing, - gym a year ago he opened up a part of the rant and production facilities, and there nastics and track and field are classics that production facility for visitors to see how are even windows looking into the cellars are still going strong. cheese is made. Dörig, who moved to where different types of cheese are ma- Sports are good for you in both the Finland in the 1990’s bringing along his turing. Groups can book packages to get physical and the emotional sense, and this family’s cheese making traditions, pro- to know the place, the processes and the can be experienced in the exhibition very duces a lot of speciality cheeses using products in even more detail. The restau- clearly. In addition to familiarising your- milk from nearby farms. Many of them rant also arranges, for example, cheese self with local history, this exhibition lets have excelled in competitions and the making nights, cheesy brunches and other you jump, punch control cards, play ball or cheese-maker himself has received many special events with a focus on delicious even climb on a vaulting horse. awards. cheese. Additionally, from 3 October 2020 onwards, In addition to cheese production, ”Juustotupa welcomes locals, pas- there will be an exhibition on the Viipurin the family-owned company has a café sers-by and groups interested in cheese Pyhäjärvi area, once part of Finland but and restaurant, “Juustotupa”, that serves making. We are happy to serve our custom- nowadays located in Russian Carelia. meals throughout the day, and naturally ers in Finnish, English, German, Swedish Other exhibitions in 2021 are still un- cheese, cream and churned butter from and even Japanese”, says Peter Dörig, decided at the time of writing. the company’s own production are well master cheese-maker of Herkkujuustola. represented. There is even a shop where www.pukstaavi.fi/fi/sastamalan-seu- you can buy cheese as well as fresh yo- www.herkkujuustola.fi [Finnish only] dun-museo.html [Finnish only] ghurt and real original churned butter. Address: Kurvosentie 3 Address: Marttilankatu 12 Tourist information in the city centre: Teresa Herrero Vidfelt at Pukstaavi, the museum of Finnish book Tourism and events coordinator Marttilankatu 12, 38200 Sastamala The city of Sastamala tel. +358 (0)400 229 142 [email protected] tel. +358 (0)50 304 0485 facebook.com/visitsastamala instagram.com/visitsastamala facebook.com/Sastamalankaupunki