Activities at the farm and in 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. Experience a wide variety of nature, culture, arts, and music. When you are planning your holiday in northern Pirkanmaa, please turn to us for tips and recommendations!
On this page, we have collected activities, attractions and experiences ranging from the vicinity of the farm to surrounding municipalities. Plan your holiday in advance or ask us for advice – you can also find the destinations on a map!
Activities at Ylä-Tuuhonen Farm
Our beach is located approximately 400 metres away from the farm courtyard, and it is naturally available for our guests to use for refreshing dips. We heat the lakeside saunas as agreed upon, and the shore is only accessible to bathers during the sauna times.
When you want to get to know the stunning scenery of Lake Tarjanne, you can find a rowing boat and a wide canoe from the shore that 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 from the woodshed close to the sandy beach.
In the winter, when the weather is nice, the farm has a few traditional kicksleds available for you to 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 municipal offices | Ruovedentie 30, Ruovesi | +358 3 486 111 | kirjaamo@ruovesi.fi
Ruovesi tourist information | Ruovedentie 5, Ruovesi | +35844 787 1388 | matkailu@ruovesi.fi
Ruovesi cultural tourism map in Finnish
Travelling in Ruovesi 2023 –brochure in Finnish
Vinha book store | Ruovedentie 15, Ruovesi | Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun 12 noon–4 p.m.
18th of Jun 2023 Heli Laaksonen at Vinha book store
20th of Jun 2023 Concert of Mathias Sandberg trio at 6–7 p.m. at the garden
6th of Jul 2023 The Day of Eino Leino: poems and workshop by Suvi Nurmi
7th of Jul 2023 Esa Nieminen and Kim Kuusi at 6–7 p.m. at the garden
28th – 30th of Jul 2023 Vinha book festival
KevätHulinat in Haapasaari 20.5.2023 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sofia Magdalena church | | Kirkkotie 1, Ruovesi | 5th of Jun – 25th of Aug 2023 Mon – Fri 9 a.m. –3 p.m.
Viljamakasiini | Ruovedentie 5, Ruovesi | 5th Jun – 13th of Aug 2023 daily 12 noon – 6 p.m.
Steam boat S/S Tarjanne from Tampere via Ruovesi to Virrat 7th of Jun – 19th of Aug 2023
Ruovesi local theatre | Pyynikkilä: Pappilankulmantie 88, Ruovesi | presents a play of Ronja Ryövärintytär during 21st of Jun –16th of July 2023
Ruovesi local history museum | Museotie 1, Ruovesi | 28th of Jun –13th of Aug 2023 Wed–Sun 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Musiikkia Ruovesi chamber music festival in Ruovesi 29th of Jun – 2nd of Jul 2023
Nature destinations in Ruovesi and 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 Swamp Nature Reserve circular trails of 2.5 and 10 km | Ollinkiventie 255, Ruovesi
Seitseminen National Park and Nature Centre, several trails | Seitsemisentie 110, Ylöjärvi
Ryövärinkuoppa Nature Reserve | Siikakankaantie, Ruovesi (in finnish)
Juupajoki Gorge Nature Reserve | Koskitie 45, Korkeakoski
Toriseva Gorge Lakes and nature trail, 6.5 km | Torisevajärvientie 513 / highway 66, Virrat
Isojärvi National Park Heretty | Kylämäntie 1335, Kuhmoinen where there is a summer café
Museums, attractions, and events in surrounding municipalities
Serlachius museums, Mänttä-Vilppula 1st of Sep – 31st of May Tue–Sun 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | 1st of Jun – 31st of Aug Mon–Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Gösta: Joenniementie 47, Mänttä
Gustaf: R. Erik Serlachiuksen katu 2, Mänttä
Mänttä Art Festival in Pekilo: Tehtaankatu 21, Mänttä 11th of Jun – 31st of Aug 2023
Mänttä Music Festival 1st – 5th of Aug 2023
Mänttä Organ Week 13th – 20th of Aug 2023
Kaunismäki barn theatre | Uittosalmentie, Vilppula
Kallenaution Kievari | Kallenautiontie 327, Juupajoki | 20th of May – 20th of Aug 2023 Mon – Sun 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Art Center Purnu | Mustasaari 63, 35100 Orivesi as. | 17th of Jun – 13th of Aug 2023 Mon – Sun 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Killinkoski Old Factory | Inkantie 60, Virrat | Tue–Fri 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun 12 noon – 4 p.m.
KesäVirratSoi music festival at Virrat 13th – 16th of Jul 2023
Haapamäki Steam Locomotive Park | Asematie 37, Haapamäki | 1st of May – 30th of Sep 2023 Mon–Fri 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dance pavilions in the summer
Vehkakoski dance pavilion | Vehkalinnantie 30, Pohjaslahti | Forestry Fair on 5th of Aug 2023
Virrat beach | Torppakyläntie 65, Virrat
Myllyniemi dance pavilion | Torppakyläntie 65, Virrat
Haapamäki steam locomotive park | Torppakyläntie 65, Virrat
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 yoga instructor Riikka Lauttaanaho’s yin yoga classes in the premises of Joogasali Alku in Mänttä or Sointula in Ruovesi. In addition, Mänttä’s joogasali provides aerial yoga and park yoga in the summer in the park of 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 as well as 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 on Facebook and Instagram

Metsämökki Ruovesi
Painter Tiina Lamminen’s summer atelier, Metsämökki (“The Forest Cottage”), is located in Tuuhoskylä village in Ruovesi, only 3 km away from Ylä-Tuuhonen Farm.
In summer 2021, you can work in Tiina’s open atelier by agreeing on it in advance or you can pop by to exchange ideas on art and painting. Tiina collects 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 on Instagram

Do you need help or tips?
Contact us or ask the farm staff at the farm – we’re happy to share with you our best tricks and tips for a perfect holiday!