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. There are some tips also for bigger cities such as Tampere, Helsinki and Turku.
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 Information | Ruovedentie 5, Ruovesi | +35844 787 1388 | matkailu@ruovesi.fi
Travelling in Ruovesi 2024 -brochure in Finnish
Vinha Book Store | Ruovedentie 15, Ruovesi | Mon–Sun 9 am–5 pm
Hidasta elämää -festival Sat–Sun 14th–15th of Jun 2025
Vinha’s Book Festival Fri–Sat 25th – 26th of Jul 2025
Sofia Magdalena Church | | Kirkkotie 1, Ruovesi | open in summer
Kulttuuriparantola art exhibitions and events | Päiväkodintie 6, Ruovesi open in summer
Viljamakasiini | Ruovedentie 5, Ruovesi | open in summer
Steam Boat S/S Tarjanne from Tampere via Ruovesi to Virrat operates during summertime
Ruovesi Local Theatre | Pyynikkilä: Pappilankulmantie 88, Ruovesi | play in the summer
Ruovesi Local History Museum | Museotie 1, Ruovesi | open in summer
Musiikkia Ruovesi chamber music festival in Ruovesi in June
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 Swamp Nature Reserve | Ollinkiventie 255, Ruovesi circular trails of 2.5 and 10 km
Seitseminen National Park and Nature Centre | Seitsemisentie 110, Ylöjärvi several trails
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 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 of Sep – 31st of May Tue–Sun 11 am – 6 pm and 1st of Jun – 31st of 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 of Jun – 31st of Aug 2025
Mänttä Music Festival 29th of Jul – 2nd of Aug 2025
Mänttä Organ Week 17th – 24th of Aug 2025
Vilppula-Seura | Kaunismäki Barn Theatre | Uittosalmentie, Vilppula
Kallenaution Kievari | Kallenautiontie 327, Juupajoki | open in summer
Walleniuksen Wapriikki | Walleniuksenkatu 2, Juupajoki | open until 6th of Oct 2024 Wed–Sun 11 am – 6pm
The Art Center Purnu | Mustasaari 63, 35100 Orivesi as. | open in summer
Killinkoski Old Factory | Inkantie 60, Virrat | Tue–Fri 10 am – 5 pm, Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 12 noon – 4 pm
KesäVirratSoi Music Festival at Virrat in July
Ähtäri Zoo zoo, giant panda house and a farm | Karhunkierros 150, Ähtäri
Haapamäki Steam Locomotive Park | Asematie 37, Haapamäki | 17th of May – 29th of Sep 2024
Dance pavilions in the summer
Vehkakoski | Vehkalinnantie 30, Pohjaslahti | Forestry Fair on Sat 27th of Jul 2024
Virtain hiekkaranta | Torppakyläntie 65, Virrat
Myllyniemi | Torppakyläntie 65, Virrat
Haapamäen höyryveturipuisto, Höyrypaviljonki | 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 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!
