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b y www.loppi.fi Loppi is a lively, growing rural municipality in the Tavastia Proper region. Our central location, active business community, beautiful natural surroundings and excellent community services make Loppi a great place for living, leisure and work.

Around 8300 people live in Loppi. The municipality has three main population centres: the town of Loppi (Kirkonkylä), Launonen and Läyliäinen. There are also a number of smaller villages. With its beautiful countryside and many lakes and ponds, Loppi municipality is also a popular place for outdoor leisure activities. Loppi has thousands of summer cottages, and the area’s population nearly doubles in the summertime.

We have a wide variety of cultural events all year round. There are concerts and exhibitions organised throughout the year by the community as well as non-proﬁ t organisations. Thousands of people ﬂ ock to enjoy the summer theatre performances put on by the Loppi Theatre in its summer home in the village of Sajaniemi.

We look forward to welcoming you to Loppi to visit, to live and to enjoy!

Karoliina Viitanen Municipal Manager

NNaturallyaturally nearnear byby Close to nature Welcome to Loppi Loppi combines the best aspects of peaceful natural surround- Loppi is especially famous for its potatoes. In addition to tradi- ings, convenient living and closeness to larger cities. tional family farms, the municipality has some 400 businesses. The municipality of Loppi enjoys a prime location in the Tavastia The town of Loppi Kirkonkylä is lively, with its shops and schools, Lake Highlands in Southern Tavastia province. We have some of but there are numerous other villages in the municipality, each the loveliest landscapes in Finland, yet Loppi is located in the with its own active village life. nation’s population and logistical heartland, only about a thirty- Loppi’s excellent transport links to the Helsinki area and other minute drive from the Helsinki region and about an hour from nearby cities have made it a popular place to live. Your work may Hämeenlinna, Lahti, Turku and Tampere. take you to a big city, but our convenient, safe living will bring Loppi is one of the growing municipalities in southern Finland. you back to Loppi in the evening! Our population (currently around 8300) is growing all the time, If you are interested in living or working in Loppi, there is a wide as is the number of summer residents. In this lovely area, there choice of business sites and residential building plots available are even more summer cottages than year-round homes. throughout the municipality. Loppi’s coat of arms features a wave and the symbol for iron, which together symbolise the area’s many lakes and the past era when iron ore was extracted from the lakes around Loppi. Old tale of Loppi There is an old tale that tells of a devil who lived in rock fl ew across to the Tiirinkallio cliff on the shore the caves in the hills around Loppi. It took on the of Lake Loppijärvi, from where the villagers tipped it shape of a giant. When a church was built in Loppi in into the water. Then the rock began to cause disas- the 17th century, the devil tried every trick he had to ters. Livestock became diseased; animals died. Final- disrupt the construction. It fl ew into a rage when the ly the villagers joined forces to raise the boulder up church bells began to peal “I’ll never have another onto a promontory of the cliff. The livestock returned moment of peace when Santa Pirjo is thundering,” to health. Loppi began to fl ourish, and it continues to the devil roared. The church actually bears the name fl ourish today. of Saint Birgitta, but local Loppi residents refer to This legend can tell us about the character of Loppi it as Santa Pirjo. In its rage, the devil picked up a residents today: they have a real community spirit and boulder and tried to smash the bell tower. But the work together to create the elements of a happy life. CCloselose ttoo nnatureature Loppi is located in the Tavastia Lake Highlands, an outstanding natural pearl in the middle of the Tavastia region. You can experience true peace in natural surroundings and a genuine outdoor sporting atmosphere just under an hour from Helsinki. Our rugged wilder- ness and crystal-clear lakes provide excellent oppor- tunities for recreation. Loppi offers great outdoor activities. There are marked hiking and canoeing routes, clean natural waterways for swimming and fi shing, and peaceful Finnish for- ests. Clearly marked paths and excellent maps mean you can explore the great outdoors safely. Loppi has a variety of options for dining, overnight accommodation, activities, visitor attractions and shopping. Enjoy our beautiful, clean natural environ- ment, high-quality tourism businesses and convenient services. Visitor attractions

1 Loppi Church The present Loppi Church was built between 1885 and 1887 to a design by architect Constantin Kiseleff. The original church could accommodate a congregation of 1800. The church was damaged in a ﬁ re in 1914, but it was restored and returned to use in 1921. Worship services are held every Sunday at 10 a.m. 16 Information: Loppi parish, tel. (019) 426 4100 20 5 2 Loppi Santa Pirjo – the Old Church The patron saint of Loppi’s Old Church is Saint Birgitta, known locally as Santa Pirjo. The Old Church is located in a culturally signiﬁ cant site on Old Church Hill, around 1.5 km from the town of Loppi Kirkonkylä in the direction of Pilpala. The Old Church was used as a place of worship until 1805. It is open to visitors in the summer. Evening devotional service on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. during the summer. The author Sakari Pälsi is buried on the hill. Information: Loppi parish, tel. (019) 426 4100 11 3 The Lukkarin Puustelli homestead museum is located near the Old Church. Information: Loppi-seura society, Tuula Pirinen, tel. 040 330 6035

4 Loppi Parsonage Park Nyynäistentie 35, Jokiniemi, Historic chaplain’s house, 125-year-old gardens with over 160 plant species including ﬂ owers, herbs and medicinal plants. Children’s petting zoo with native Finnish breeds such as endangered kyyttökarja cattle. Information: tel. 050 530 5602 or 050 530 5601

5 Asko Kaikusalo’s “Nature Hut” Asko Kaikusalo’s Nature Hut, opened in the Topeno community hall in the summer of 2006, features a number of objects on display including the largest collection of 10 mousetraps in the Nordic countries, rock and mineral specimens, and marine oddities from coral to a king crab. Free entry. Information: tel. 0400 615 503

6 Forest Research Institute Haapastensyrjä processing station, Haapastensyrjäntie 34, Läyliäinen, Arboretum, exhibition on curly birch trees including products and displays of various types of curly birch. Visitors can explore the arboretum on their own. Information: tel. 050 391 2495

7 Hämeen Härkäpiha – Tavastia Cattle Yard Jokiniementie 67, Loppi Tools and other objects used in agriculture and forestry on display. Children’s petting zoo in summer. 33 Information: tel. (019) 440 550 or 0400 476 790

8 Vanhakoski Mill Leppälahdentie 51, Loppi Two-storey mill with three pairs of millstones. Wide-ranging 15 displays of old-time tools and other objects in the mill and neighbouring granary building. Milling demonstrations upon 24 request during the summer months from May onwards. Information: tel. (019) 440 286 or 050 571 3847 12 Sajaniemi Summer Theatre Sajatie 413, Sajaniemi Summer theatre performances every 9 Äijämäki memorial area July at the Sajaniemi Summer Theatre on Taidemäki Hill. In 1916, trenches were dug on Kittilä Hill, also known as Covered seating area in case of rain. Äijämäki, in the village of Joentaka as part of the Russian Information and tickets: 040 754 2886 orinfo@lopenteatteri.ﬁ army’s defence plan. The trenches are now protected by 6 the Finnish National Board of Antiquities. The trenches 13 Villa Vesper Studio are located near the start of the Nyynäistentie Road. Free Villa Vesperintie 11, Sajaniemi entry. You can also book a guide through the Joentaka vil- Paintings, sculptures and portraits by artist Mikael Vesper. lage association. Information: Mikael Vesper, tel. 041 452 8555 Information: Aulikki Kemppi, tel. 040 587 4916 or Marianna Rautiainen, 040 545 4958 14 Home studio of artist Seppo Tamminen Open by arrangement. Address: Santamäentie 88, Santamäki, 10 Marskin Maja Lodge and Sisu outpost in Launonen. The former hunting lodge of Finland’s Marshal Mannerheim Information 040 570 3906 is built of pine logs and stands on the shore of crystal-clear Lake Punelia. Address: Marskintie 216. Nearby is the “Sisu” 15 Vaahteramäki Riding School outpost, opened in 1992. Café, private-hire restaurant Halmelantie 54, Loppi and two saunas on site. Overnight accommodation for 17 Guided riding, trekking, jumping lessons, etc. at the Vaahter- people in the pine-log lodge. amäki Riding School. Information: Teuvo Zetterman, tel. 040 548 0525 or Heikki Information: Jari Nylund, tel. 0400 333 229 or Minna Varis, 040 Kujansuu, tel. 040 527 8087 727 7371

11 Räyskälä airfi eld 16 Kalamylly Summer Café, fi shing Räyskäläntie 311, Räyskälä Tarvontie 1, Topeno One of the world’s largest glider centres. Guided tours Tel. 0400 948 221 or 040 704 6954 on the fi rst Saturday of each month, May – September. In the village of Topeno near Loppi, just off Highway 54. Sum- Departures from in front of the café at 10 a.m.; tours last mer café by the Kaartjoki River rapids, with salmon angling approx. two hours and are done on foot. spot. Smoked fi sh, angling, café, gift shop. Work demonstra- Information: Räyskälä Foundation, tel. 020 743 8810 or tions and public occasions. 0400 907 698 Excursions, footpaths and marked routes Shopping

You can enjoy the great outdoors in Loppi in many different ways. 20 Punainen Tupa – Manor Boutique There are some 80 kilometres of hiking paths, which are part of the Lynx net- Leppäniemi Manor, Leppäniementie 103 work of trails in the Tavastia Lake Highlands. The canoe routes through Lake Tel. 040 19 43846 / virpi.kassari@kartanoputiikki.fi Kaartjärvi and the Kaartjoki River as well as Lake Punelia offer options for High-quality, fashionable clothing, shoes, bags and accessories for every beginners as well as experienced paddlers. Maps are available online at www. day and special occasions. loppi.fi /matkailu. There is also a recreational map available of the entire Tavastia Lake High- 21 Savi-Heinä Puoti lands area, including Loppi and neighbouring municipalities, which shows over Kempintie 20, Jokiniemi 200 km of walking paths, 180 km of riding trails, 350 km of cycle routes and Tel. (019) 440 765 80 km of canoe routes. The map also shows rest areas, barbecue sites and Handcrafted ceramics, dried fl owers, seasonal decorations, craft supplies. huts, assistance points, services, riding stables, boat landing points, swimming beaches and a great many tourist service providers and sites of interest. 22 Käsityökauppa Sinikello Kauppatie 12 For more information, visit: Footpaths and marked routes Tel. 045 265 3865 www.outdoors.fi /hamelakeuplands Run by the Loppi Handicrafts Society. Handcrafted items and gifts. 31 www.hameenvirkistysalueyhdistys.fi /english www.luontoonhame.fi 23 Toimintakeskus Kuusela Opintie 1 Tel. (019) 758 6071 22 27 Textiles, rugs, fl owerboxes, craft items, etc. made by people with learning 7 disabilities. Also items made from customers’ own materials. 21

8 24 Ritvan Lahjapaja Myllymäentie 72, Läyliäinen Tel. 040 765 0176 Gifts and cards for all occasions.

14 25 Puoti Poikettava Väänteenmäentie 2, Läyliäinen Tel. 040 848 1311 Shop run by the Läyliäinen Handicrafts Society, located in the centre of Läyliäinen. Gift items and handicrafts.

26 T:mi Auvon Visa 1 22 23 Puutteenperäntie 20, Läyliäinen Tel. 040 585 6072 Open by arrangement, also evenings and weekends. Master craftsman 2 3 Auvo Kilpiäinen’s individually handcrafted gift items, made from curly birch wood. 4 30 9 27 Rannan Lelupaja Ky Välitie 5, Launonen Tel. (019) 762 026, 0400 794 005 Finnish-made hand puppets and soft toys. 13 28 Mikkola farm shop Läyliäistenraitti 984, Läyliäinen Tel. (019) 447 688, 0400 851 742, 040 746 2968 Farm shop, bakery, cakes to order, catering service.

29 Ajan-Muisto Oy 29 Sajatie 445, Sajaniemi 12 Tel. 0400 720 346 Consignment shop, paintings, antiques, glass and porcelain items.

30 Rimleene Second Hand Vintage Nyynäistentie 1, Jokiniemi 25 Tel. 040 515 8646

You’ll fi nd the largest range of shops and services in the centre of Loppi 26 Kirkonkylä: groceries and other food shops, speciality shops, other services (banks, post offi ce, barbers and hair salons, fl orists, petrol stations and garages, etc.). Launonen and Läyliäinen also have grocery stores and a few other shops.

31 Rides in rally cars, in the fast stage ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Saukkolan Ek 17 Quad bike excursions and safaris Hannu Saukkola 0400 680312 Sari Saukkola 040 728 2796 Safariguru Oy Kari Asikainen 32 Outdoor activities, canoe & tel. 040 556 6452 mountain bike rental

18 Enduro safaris Step Time Out Products Oy Tatu Pulkkinen Paavo Kassari, Lopen Enduro Oy tel. 040 507 6666 tel. 040 527 7350

33 Hunting and shooting activities 19 Driving skills for motorists and enduro safaris Loppi Shooting Centre Information: Raimo Nikander, tel. 040 480 669, J. Tengman Oy Motojysky Antti Viiloranta, tel. 0400 999 292, tel. 010 666 8330 Kari Kuparinen, tel. 050 554 8828 mob. 0400 733 833

© Karttakeskus, Lupa L8712/10 Marshal Mannerheim’s hunting lodge and museum In 1942, Finnish forest troops constructed a hunting lodge, sauna and ﬁ shing hut from pine logs as a gift to mark the 75th birth- day of Finland’s military commander Mar- shal Mannerheim. The buildings were originally constructed on the shore of Lake Leksozero (“Lieksa- järvi” in Finnish) in the region of Karelia. After that area was ceded to Russia at the end of the war, the buildings were disman- tled and transported to Finnish territory. A new site was found on the shore of Lake Punelia in Loppi in 1945. Since 1959 the lodge has been a tourist at- traction. In 1992 the “Sisu” ﬁ eld outpost museum was opened to commemorate the soldiers who built the complex. The museum offers visitors a rare opportunity to learn about what the conditions were like for soldiers at the outpost during wartime. Today the lodge complex also offers a log- built summer house with accommodation and conference facilities, a banqueting hall and summer café. Information: tel. 010 617 2395

If you are calling a Finnish number from abroad or using a foreign mobile phone number, change the dialling code as follows: change (019) 123 456 to +358 19 123 456. Mobile numbers such as 050 123 456 change to +358 50 123 456

In case of emergency: Ambulance, Kaze Lounas Café, Village center, tel. 040 718 5950 police, fi re: Dial 112 Huhkajalampi Grill–Café, tel. (019) 441 460 Bar Parooni, Läyliäinen, tel. (019) 443 130 Town Hall Launos Pub, Launonen, tel. (019) 762 068 Yhdystie 5, Loppi, tel. (019) 758 6000 Riihisalo, tel. (019) 448 834 Tourist information Marskin Maja, tel. 040 548 0525 Town Hall, tel. (019) 758 6000 Timjami, Village center, tel. 040 515 8646 (private hire only) Kalamylly, tel. 0400 948 221 (summertime) Info point Hilkan Katukeittiö grill and food shop, Village center, Grill–Café Huhkajalampi, Kantatie 54, tel. (019) 441 460 tel. 040 542 9274 Cafe 26, Räyskälä airfi eld, tel. 045 639 3034 (summertime) Health centre Ullan Baari restaurant–café, Läyliäinen, tel. 045 318 9430 Harjutie 9. Emergency nurse: tel. 050 303 3285 Laakasalo, tel. 050 463 9213 Pharmacy Kauppatie 7, tel. (019) 440 017 Accommodation Laakasalo, tel. 040 416 9109 Restaurants and cafés Ilpola, tel. (019) 448 988 Catisca restaurant, Village center, tel. (019) 440 971 Riihisalo, tel. (019) 448 834 Lounastupa, Village center, tel. (019) 440 561 (lunch) Räyskälä airfi eld, tel. 020 742 8810 Burimi Pizza Kebab, Village center, tel. (019) 728 016 Marskin Maja hunting lodge, tel. 040 548 0525 Räyskälä airfi eld Everyone is welcome to experience the busy sports aviation atmosphere at Räyskälä. Every day at Räyskälä is some- thing like an airshow, with lots to see. At the centre of all the action is Café26, which serves a wide variety of tasty meals and snacks. Its terrace provides a perfect view over the airfi eld. If you’d like to try fl ying, gliding or sky- diving, just contact the airfi eld manager, Riku Rissanen, by phone or email – you’ll be up and away in no time. When evening comes, there’s still no need to leave the aviation centre. You can stay in our pleasant motel with saunas by the lake. Ask more information: [email protected], tel. 0400 591 625.

Cottages and Villas Matkahuolto (long-distance buses) Tel. 0200 4000, www.matkahuolto.fi /en Sorri Holiday Cottages, tel. 0400 911 682 Lehmuslampi, tel. 040 559 1357 Alko (liquor store) Lehtola, tel. 0400 843 687 Yhdystie 3, tel. 020 711 2409 Halmela Holiday Cottages, tel. 0500 465 085 Pelto-Seppälä Holiday Cottages, tel. 0400 310 398 Kotamäki Lodges, tel. 0400 212 692 Willa Eeva and Willa Stiina, tel. 044 590 6430 Fishing licences One-day licence, tel. 0600 90943. The answering service will Taxi send your licence and verifi cation number via SMS text mes- sage. Loppi Kirkonkylä taxi station 0200 14100 Price: €2.96. Tarkkala, tel. 0400 548 479 Information on annual licences is available from these loca- Piironen, tel. 040 572 4363 tions: Eräloppi, Shell A. Pirttilä, Lopen Pyöräliike Nylund, Suosilta, tel. 0500 203 205, 040 738 7521 Neste Uotila, Kalakikka and Korkiakosken Uistin. Kaski, tel. 0400 313 957 Mustonen, tel. 0400 387155 Nurmi, tel. 0400 202 508 Lin-Car, tel. 0100 84600 Municipality of Loppi, Yhdystie 5, 12700Loppi, tel. (019)7586000, email: lopen.kunta@loppi.fi WWelcome toLoppi e l c o m e

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