Activities at the farm and in the surrounding areas
Borrow the farm’s rowing boat and fall in love with the lakeside scenery of Northern Pirkanmaa. Hike in Helvetinjärvi National Park and soak in the impressive scenery with its steep gorges. Enjoy the nature in Pirkanmaa’s largest Swamp Nature Reserve, Siikaneva. Check out Vinha’s bookstore and participate in local events. Fall in love with versatile art in the Serlachius Museums, Mänttä Art Festival and other exhibitions. When planning your holiday in Northern Pirkanmaa, please turn to us for tips and recommendations!
On this page, we have out togeather activities, attractions, and experiences. Some take place near the farm, while others are located in nearby municipalities. Plan your holiday in advance or ask us for advice – you can also find the destinations on a map! Please notice that the map include more destination, such as restaurants and cafes, than the listing below.
We will make another map with some tips for bigger cities such as Tampere, Helsinki and Turku also in the near future.
Activities at Ylä-Tuuhonen Farm
Our beach is located approximately 400 metres from the farm courtyard, and is available for your use for refreshing dips. We heat the lakeside saunas by agreement. Note that during the sauna times the shore is for access by sauna users only.
If you want to get to know the stunning scenery of Lake Tarjanne, a rowing boat and a wide canoe from the shore are at your disposal. If you want to rent the rowing boat or canoe for the entire day, we charge a small extra fee. You can find life jackets in the woodshed close to the sandy beach.
In winter, when the weather is suitable, the farm has a some traditional kicksleds that you can use.
"This place is a gem, hidden between forest and lakes. The perfect place to enjoy the nature of the region. We enjoyed the cozy warmth of the rooms and the way you made us feel at home and welcome with a friendly smile and delicious honest food. This is what we needed!"
Inge
Kiitos ihanasta viikonlopusta, makoisista yöunista, rantasaunasta ja vaellusvinkeistä!
Eeva ja Teemu
Attractions and events in Ruovesi
Ruovesi Municipality | Ruovedentie 30, Ruovesi | +358 3 486 111 | kirjaamo@ruovesi.fi
Ruovesi Tourist | Ruovedentie 5, Ruovesi | +35844 787 1388 | matkailu@ruovesi.fi
Travelling in Ruovesi 2025 -brochure in Finnish
Vinha Book Store | Ruovedentie 15, Ruovesi | Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am–4 pm
Hidasta elämää -festival Fri–Sun 13th–15th Jun 2025
Park excersice in June and July on Wednesdays 6–7 pm, on 9th July 10–11 am
Vinha’s Art Sales Fri–Sun 27th – 29th Jun 2025
Vinha’s Book Festival Fri–Sat 25th – 26th Jul 2025
Sofia Magdalena Church | | Kirkkotie 1, Ruovesi | Mon–Fri 2nd June – 22nd Aug 2025 9 am – 3 pm
Kulttuuriparantola art exhibitions and events | Päiväkodintie 6, Ruovesi Tue–Sat 3rd Jun – 16th Aug 2025 1 pm –6 pm
Viljamakasiini | Ruovedentie 5, Ruovesi | 9th Jun – 17th Aug 2025 11 am – 6 pm (closed 20th – 21st June)
Steam Boat S/S Tarjanne operates form Tampere via Ruovesi to Virrat between 4th Jun – 16th Aug 2025
Ruovesi Local Theatre | Pyynikkilä: Pappilankulmantie 88, Ruovesi | play in the summer
Ruovesi Local History Museum | Museotie 2, Ruovesi | 25th Jun – 17th Aug 2025 Wed–Sun 12 noon – 6 pm
Musiikkia Ruovesi chamber music festival in Ruovesi 25th – 29th Jun 2025
Natural beauty in Ruovesi and the surrounding municipalities
Helvetinjärvi National Park and Helvetinkolu Gorge
Kankimäki | Helvetinkoluntie 775, Ruovesi
4 km circular trail called “Helvetistä itään” to Helvetinkolu Gorge
Haukanhieta | Haukkamaantie 1714, Ruovesi
11 km back and forth trail from Haukanhieta to Helvetinkolu Gorge
You can combine the trails (15 km) or walk from Helvetinkolu Gorge to Luoma (+8/11 km)
Siikaneva Mire Reserve | Ollinkiventie 255, Ruovesi circular trails of 2,8 and 10 km
Seitseminen National Park | Seitsemisentie 110, Ylöjärvi several trails
Ryövärinkuoppa Nature Reserve | Siikakankaantie, Ruovesi
Juupajoki Gorge Nature Reserve | Koskitie 45, Korkeakoski
Toriseva Gorge lakes and nature trail, 6.5 km | Torisevajärvientie 513 / Highway 66, Virrat where there is a summer café
Isojärvi National Park Heretty | | Kylämäntie 1335, Kuhmoinen where there is a summer café
Museums, attractions, and events in surrounding municipalities
Serlachius museums, Mänttä-Vilppula open 1st Sep – 31st May Tue–Sun 11 am – 6 pm and 1st Jun – 31st Aug Mon–Sun 10 am–6 pm
Serlachius Manor / Kartano: Joenniementie 47, Mänttä
Serlachius Headquarters / Pääkonttori: R. Erik Serlachiuksen katu 2, Mänttä
Mänttä Art Festival in Pekilo: Tehtaankatu 21, Mänttä 15th Jun – 31st Aug 2025
Mänttä Music Festival 29th Jul – 2nd Aug 2025
Mänttä Organ Week 17th – 24th Aug 2025
Vilppula-Seura | Kaunismäki Barn Theatre | Uittosalmentie, Vilppula
Kallenaution Kievari | Kallenautiontie 327, Juupajoki | 24th May – 24th Aug 2025 11 am –6 pm
Walleniuksen Wapriikki | Walleniuksenkatu 2, Juupajoki | 1st Jun – 10th Aug 2025 11 am – 6 pm
The Art Center Purnu | Mustasaari 63, 35100 Orivesi as. | 15th Jun – 10th Aug 2025 11 am – 6 pm
Killinkoski Old Factory | Inkantie 60, Virrat | Tue–Fri 10 am – 5 pm, Sat–Sun 11 am – 3 pm
KesäVirratSoi Music Festival 11th – 13th Jul 2025
Ähtäri Zoo and Farm | Karhunkierros 150, Ähtäri
Dance pavilions in the summer
Vehkakoski | Vehkalinnantie 30, Pohjaslahti | Forestry Fair on Sat 2nd Aug 2025
Virtain hiekkaranta | Torppakyläntie 65, Virrat
Myllyniemi | Havangantie 153, Vaskivesi
Höyrypaviljonki | Asematie 37, Haapamäki
Traditional dances during the winter time at Ruoveden Urheilutalo, Kauko-Pohjan nuorisoseurantalo and Visuveden nuorisoseurantalo as well as at Haapamäen Suoja and Hotel Keurusselkä.
Matkalla Mänttään tultiin yöpymään ja nauttimaan ihanasta tunnelmasta. Kiitos!
Kirjavaisen perhe
Riikan JoogaHetki yoga
You can participate in Riikka Lauttaanaho’s yin yoga classes Joogasali Alku in Mänttä or in Sointula in Ruovesi. In addition, Mänttä’s joogasali provides aerial yoga and park yoga in summer (location: Serlachius Museum Gösta). You can also book a private yoga lesson for yourself or a small group.
Riikka also offers Tibetan singing bowl therapy for private individuals and groups. She also rents inflatable SUP boards.
Joogasali Alku
Ratakatu 8, Mänttä (31 km)
tel. +358 (0)50 325 3075 | joogahetki.info@gmail.com
reservation calendar
https://www.joogahetki.info
Riikan JoogaHetki is on Facebook and Instagram
Art in Metsämökki Ruovesi
Tiina Lamminen’s summer studio, Metsämökki (“The Forest Cottage”), is located in Tuuhoskylä village, only 3 km from Ylä-Tuuhonen Farm.
In summer, you can work in Tiina’s open studio by advance agreement or you can pop in to exchange ideas on art and painting. Tiina charges a fee for materials used and a workshop fee.
Metsämökki
Tuuhoskyläntie 653, Ruovesi (3 km)
tel. +358 (0)50 364 6674 | metsamokki@tiinalamminen.fi
https://metsamokkiruovesi.fi
https://kuvataiteilijamatrikkeli.fi/taiteilija/tiina-lamminen
Metsämökki can be found on Instagram
Do you need help or tips?
Contact us or ask the staff at the farm – we’re happy to share with you our best tips for a perfect holiday!
