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 | open daily, check times from their website
Hidasta elämää -festival Fri–Sun 12th – 14th Jun 2026
Vinha’s Book Festival Fri–Sat 24th – 25th Jul 2026
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 operates from Tampere via Ruovesi to Virrat between 3rd Jun – 15th Aug 2026
Ruovesi Local Theatre | Pyynikkilä: Pappilankulmantie 88, Ruovesi | play in the summer
Ruovesi Local History Museum | Museotie 2, Ruovesi | open in summer
Musiikkia Ruovesi chamber music festival in Ruovesi 24th – 28th Jun 2026
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
Art Sauna at the grounds of Serlachius Manor on Tuesdays and in the summer also on Wedesdays
Serlachius Headquarters / Pääkonttori: R. Erik Serlachiuksen katu 2, Mänttä
Mänttä Art Festival in Pekilo: Tehtaankatu 21, Mänttä 14th Jun – 31st Aug 2026
Mänttä Music Festival 28th Jul – 1st Aug 2026
Mänttä Organ Week in August 2026
Vilppula-Seura | Kaunismäki Barn Theatre | Uittosalmentie, Vilppula
Kallenaution Kievari | Kallenautiontie 327, Juupajoki | open in summer
Walleniuksen Wapriikki | Walleniuksenkatu 2, Juupajoki | open in summer
The Art Center Purnu | Mustasaari 63, 35100 Orivesi as. | open in summer
Killinkoski Old Factory | Inkantie 60, Virrat | Wed–Fri 10–17, Sat 11–15
KesäVirratSoi Music Festival 9th – 12th Jul 2026
Dance pavilions in the summer
Vehkakoski | Vehkalinnantie 30, Pohjaslahti | Traditional Forestry Fair in August
Virtain hiekkaranta | Torppakyläntie 65, Virrat
Myllyniemi | Havangantie 153, Vaskivesi
Höyrypaviljonki | Asematie 37, Haapamäki
Traditional dances during the winter at Ruoveden Urheilutalo, Kauko-Pohjan nuorisoseurantalo and Visuveden nuorisoseurantalo as well as at Haapamäen Suoja and Hotel Keurussellkä.
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
Luontaishoitola Visukeidas
Are you looking for some time to yourself? Book an appointment with Kristiina for a gentle and nourishing facial treatment, performed with Finnish natural Taiga Cosmetics products, or for a relaxing Indian head massage. Kristiina is a naturopath and public health nurse with a Master’s degree and also does aromatherapy relaxation treatments. Visukeidas is located in Visuvesi, Ruovesi.
Kristiina also does Indian head massages in the healing tent of the Hidasta elämää -festivals. If you go to the festivals, book your head massage in advance at the tent!
Luontaishoitola Visukeidas / Tmi Kristiina Ylistalo
Alastalontie 9, Visuvesi (20 km)
050 073 5120 | kristiina.ylistalo@gmail.com
Visukeidas can be found on Facebook
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!
