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Hämeenkyrö is a rural municipality located near the ​urban area, only 30 minutes west of Tampere.

In Hämeenkyrö, you will find beautiful national ​landscapes, an idyllic rural atmosphere and many ​interesting tourist destinations with delicious moments, ​cultural attractions and nature.

Travellers' info center is open at Frantsila Herb Farm in ​June – August from 11 am to 6 pm.

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cafes & restaurants | museums & attractions | events in Hämeenkyrö

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Frantsila Kehäkukka

Café & Restaurant

Located on the banks of the Pappilanjoki river, in a beautifully ​renovated school building originally built in 1875, Frantsila ​Kehäkukka café & restaurant sits at the very heart of ​Hämeenkyrö village.

Kehäkukka is open year round and offers daily vegetarian lunch ​specials, savory herb pastries and organic beetroot delicacies, ​served alongside herbal tea and coffee.

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Yrjölä Berry Farm

Berry Farm & Cafe

Yrjölä's berry farm grows strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, ​potatoes and much more. Marjatila has a cafe called Puimasuuli, ​where you can admire the scenery while enjoying the farm's own ​delicacies.

As its name suggests, the cafe building is a former threshing barn ​built in the early 1910s. Now the building serves coffee people in ​a rural atmosphere. As a special product in Puimasului, you can ​find gelato ice creams.

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Kukkokuppila

Cafe & Luch

Kukkokuppila is located in the middle of Hämeenkyrö's rural ​landscapes, next to fields and forests. In Kukkokuppila, you can find ​delicacies to enjoy with coffee and a soup lunch on weekdays. ​Special diets are taken into account.

You can find waffles and ice cream and much more in Kukkokuppila. ​During lunch or coffee time, you can also meet animal friends found ​in the yard. Animals will make your coffee time special.

Viljamin Vintti

Café & Shop

The wonderful country cafe Viljamin Vintti is located in the attic ​of an old barn next to the Pinsiö nursery. Here you can find ​wonderful home-made delicacies. You can also buy products ​from producers in the surrounding area. At Viljamin Vintti, local ​production, harvest season and the authenticity of flavors are ​taken into account.

There is a children's corner for the youngest in the family. Pets ​are also allowed!

Luontomummon ​Parvipuoti

Cafe & Second Hand

Luontomummon Parvipuoti is a cozy craft shop, flea market ​and summer cafe located in Lavajärvi in ​​Hämeenkyrö. The ​building is a former barn in the middle of an idyllic ​countryside.

You can always find fresh baked goods and waffles with ​salty or sweet fillings at Luontomummon Parvipuoti.

Einolan kievari

Summer Cafe

Einola is a family farm that started operating in the 16th ​century. The farm grows crops and keeps cattle. In Einola, ​there is a cafe in the summer, Einolan Kievari. The selection of ​the summer cafe includes traditional delicacies, steam ​sausage, meat pie and soft ice cream.

The cafe is located in the idyllic village of Jumesniemi.

Cup & Cake

American-Style Cafe

Cup & Cake is an American-style cafe on the edge of ​Kyröskoski marketplace. The cafe offers specialty coffees, a ​comprehensive selection of teas, lunch salad, sweet and ​savory treats.

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Hämeenkyrö Local

heritage Museum

Hämeenkyrö Local heritage museum offers a comprehensive look into the local ​history and culture of Hämeenkyrö. It features various exhibits that showcase the ​traditional way of life in the region. During the summer, children's cultural events ​will be held at the Local Heritage Museum on Wednesday afternoons, and ​handicraft workshops will take place on Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. ​Admission to the programs and the museum is free of charge, but there will be a ​cash fee for the materials used in beadwork projects.

The museum is open from June 24 to August 4, 2024, from Wednesday to Sunday ​from 11 am to 6 pm. Admission to the museum is free of charge.

Open for groups on request. Ask more annukka.kosonen@hameenkyro.fi

Töllinmäki Museum

Frans Emil Sillanpää is a Finnish Nobel Prize-winning author who was born ​in 1888 and died in 1964. Sillanpää's parents became impoverished while ​educating their son, and went bankrupt when living in Haukijärvi.

In 1905, they bought the former shoemaker's cabin in Töllinmäki, a village in ​Heinijärvi. In Töllinmäki, Sillanpää spent his youth and wrote his first novel. ​The parents lived in Töllinmäki until F.E. Sillanpää’s father named Pransu ​died in 1921. After that, the cabin was sold by auction and mother Miina ​moved in with her son's family to Saavutus.

Töllinmäki is open in the summer season from june 23 to August 11, on ​Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm to 18 pm.

Myllykolu Museum

Myllykolu is the birth and childhood home of the author, F. E. Sillanpää, located ​on a hill by the Myllyoja stream in the Kierikkala village of Hämeenkyrö. The ​Myllykolu museum depicts modest “hill cottage sitter” life in the late 19th century. ​The cabin has a hallway, main room and a back room.

Myllykolu was Frans Emil Sillanpää’s home for a decade. He began his schooling ​in 1898, at the newly founded Haukijärvi Elementary

School, living in the school quarters. He only walked home on Saturdays. The ​following year, Miina and Pransu also moved next to the Haukijärvi school, and ​Myllykolu was sold.

The museum is open during the summer season from June 30 to August 4, 2024 ​on Sundays from 12 am to 6 pm.

Ahlfors's Gunsmith ​Museum

Hämeenkyrö Local heritage museum offers a comprehensive look into ​the local history and culture of Hämeenkyrö. It features various exhibits ​that showcase the traditional way of life in the region. During the ​summer, children's cultural events will be held at the Local Heritage ​Museum on Wednesday afternoons, and handicraft workshops will ​take place on Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Admission to the ​programs and the museum is free of charge, but there will be a cash ​fee for the materials used in beadwork projects.

The museum is open from June 24 to August 4, 2024, from Wednesday ​to Sunday from 11.00 AM to 6.00 PM. Admission to the museum is free ​of charge.

Open for groups on request. Ask more ​annukka.kosonen@hameenkyro.fi

Mannanmäki ​Observation Tower

The Mannanmäki Observation Tower was inaugurated on March 24, 1938, to ​commemorate the 20th anniversary of the battles of Mannanmäki. During the war, ​it served as an air surveillance point for the Lotta Svärd organization, which was a ​Finnish voluntary women's organization that supported national defense efforts. ​The renovated tower now features both indoor and outdoor spaces, offering ​visitors a glimpse into history and breathtaking views in every direction. ​Additionally, there is also a café.

The tower and café are open during the summer season on Saturdays and ​Sundays from 12:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Guided tours are available upon request during ​these hours. For groups, the tower, and café services as well as guided tours can ​be arranged by appointment.

Ask more: harri.isomuotia@gmail.com

Kyröskoski

Kyröskoski is one of Finland's most impressive rapids with its 22-meter drop. ​Kyröskoski is considered to be the Hämeen Hälläpyörä, one of the three great ​rapids mentioned in the Kalevala, which is an epic poem compiled from ​Finnish folk lore in the 19th century. Around the power plant’s pool, Hälläpuisto ​Park has been built. Industrialization at the rapids began in the 1860s, and ​today, the area is home to the Metsä Board Kyro paper mill, which operates on ​energy produced by a bio-power plant completed in 2012.

Throughout its history, Kyröskoski has also fascinated artists, writers, and ​explorers. Every year, spectacular rapids shows are held on the 1st of May, ​Midsummer Day, some Saturdays in July, and during the Landefest event in ​August. Guided tours are available for groups by reservation.

Timi’s pine

Timi's pine tree is possibly the oldest pine tree in Pirkanmaa. Based ​on drilling, it is about 400 years old. Timi's pine probably served as a ​sacred tree for the ancient Finns. It is known that Timi’s pine was ​believed to help with toothache.

The gum of the sore tooth was dug with a stick until blood started ​to flow. After that, the stick was hit on the pine stem, giving strength ​to the pine tree and taking the toothache away. It is said that bear ​skulls and multi-colored ribbons were also found on its branches, ​which suggests sacrifice.

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Hämeenkyrö

Landefest

Open Doors in Hämeenkyrö

23.-25.8.2024

Enjoyed by many, Landefest is Hämeenkyrö’s way of ​warmly welcoming visitors and showing how to enjoy time ​in the countryside. The open doors of Hämeenkyrö offers ​an opportunity to explore local businesses, associations, ​and the idyllic Hämeenkyrö itself in August 2024.

What can you do at Landefest?

• Charming animal friends across the municipality ensure there's plenty of cuteness ​and delight throughout the weekend.
• Be prepared to be amazed by the stunning landscapes of Hämeenkyrö. The ​national landscapes are impressive even from the ground level, but those who ​love broader views should visit the Mannanmäki observation tower.
• Work machines impress with their large size and immense power. How about a ​tractor ride?
• When it comes to delicious treats and coffee moments, you might have a hard ​time choosing, as there are plenty of interesting and definitely worth-visiting ​places to indulge.
• Landefest is a great place for a thorough flea market tour! You can also find ​beautiful handmade and locally produced items for sale.
• A generous dose of culture, history, and art! During the Landefest weekend, the ​doors of our interesting museums are open.
• Flower fields, the roar of the rapids, exercise, small competitions, and much more!

downtown events

• Frantsilan Kehäkukka | Yrjö-Koskisentie 1
  

Cafe & restaurant open to Friday to Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm.

• Art exhibition, Siljanpuisto | Yrjö-Koskisentie
  

Local artists will fill Siljanpuisto with art for the entire duration of ​Landfest.

• A sahti performance in the club room | Sepänkatu 3
  

At Seurahuone on Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm we will get to ​know sahti, local traditional drink.

• Hämeenkyröstä käsin Puotihuone -shop |
  

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A stall of local handicraft entrepreneurs, plenty of Finnish wool ​yarns and a country market. Open Fri-Sun from 10 am to 6 pm.

• Flea market Helmi | Eteläntie 2
  

Recycling treasures and raffle on Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.

• Red cross Finland - Hämeenkyrö | Torikatu 8
  

Teddy bear hospital, where all small stuffed toy friends are ​welcome for a health check-up Sat from 10 am to 2 pm.

• Kyröslive | Tehtaantie 3
  

Music performances and the bar is open on Saturday at 7 pm.

• Local Heritage Museum | Härkikuja 14
  

The museum is open on Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and on ​Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.

• Library | Kyrönsarventie 16
  

The children's music group Orffit performs in the library on ​Saturday at 11 am.

• Flower field | Nuijamiestentie 1
  

You can pick your own bouquet from the field.

• Market day | Torikatu 1
  

Sales and presentation of operations at the local market on ​Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.

village events

• Rapid show at Kyröskoski | Koskitie

Kyröskoski is one of Finland's most impressive rapids with its 22-​meter drop. The dams open on Saturday at 2 pm.

• SASKY Osara rural education unit | Huikuntie 33
  

Get to know the farm's equipment, machines and animals. You ​can also go horse riding here on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.

• Reetta Koski ART | Pukinniementie 95
  

The art studio has an art exhibition and an art workshop on ​Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.

• Village cafe at Jyväpirtti | Maisematie 582
  

Getting to know the village of Mahnala and the villagers. Village ​tour on a tractor. Sunday from 2 pm to 5 pm.

• Mahnala environmental school | Maisematie 761
  

The environmental school's yard house will get a new traditional ​roof on Friday at 9 am.

• Yarn shop Kässäpuoti | Jumesniementie 411
  

Welcome to the shop to get to know our activities and selection, ​Fri-Sun from 12 pm to 4 pm.

• Töllinmäki museum | Saviojantie
  

Frans Emil Sillanpää is a Finnish Nobel Prize-winning author ​who was born in 1888 and died in 1964. In Töllinmäki, Sillanpää ​lived his youth and write his first novel. Welcome to museum on ​Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.

• Talonpoika home museum | Märrintie 85
  

In the museum, you can see old farm machinery and tools. ​There is also a shop. Open Sat-Sun from 1 pm to 5 pm.

• Mannanmäki observation tower | Tornitie 3
  

Mannanmäki observation tower has an interesting history during ​the war as being a part of air defence. Come and get to know ​the tower, the scenery and the cafe from 12 pm to 3:30 pm Sat-​Sun.

• Hämeenkyrö congregation | Leirikeskuksentie 80
  

Come to swim, sauna, kayak, row, compete, bounce in the big ​sea of ​​tires and fry sausages on Sunday starting at 1 pm.

• Vesajärvi Flea market tour
  

Come on a flea market tour Sat-Sun from 10 am to 5 pm.

• Takamaantie 1788
  
• Vesajärventie 1720
• Viherojantie 43
• Vesajärventie 1876
• Vanhatie 105
  

• A country cafe Viljamin Vintti | Pentinmaantie 25
  

salty and sweet home-baked delicacies in an idyllic setting in ​the loft of an old barn. Small competition and tastings. Open ​Fri 11 am to 5pm, Sat from 10 am to 4 pm & Sun from 12 pm ​to 4 pm.

• Hämeenkyrö’s winter swimmers | Kauhtuantie 6
  

The wood-heated sauna and smoke sauna are open on ​Friday from 3-12 pm. You can swim in the lake and visit a ​cafe. The price for sauna is 8 euros.

• Sasi daycare center | Sasintie 81
  

Open doors on Friday from 9 am to 12 pm Presentation of the ​facilities and games/plays in nature.

• Heinijärvi daycare center | Trossitie 305b

Open doors on Friday from 9 am to 12 pm. Presentation of ​the facilities.

• Ahlfors's Gunsmith Museum | Trossitie 512
  

The municipality of Hämeenkyrö maintains Ahlfors' gunsmith ​Workshop as a museum. Open on Saturday 24.8. from 11 am ​to 5 pm.

farm events

• Huhtala Farm | Ihanankulmantie 340

Cafe and flea market in a wonderful rural landscape Fri-Sun 11 am to 5 ​pm

• Koskinen ranch | Koskisentie 58
  

There will be a yard flea, animals and a pop-up cafe Sat-Sun from 10 ​am to 4 pm.

• Pinsiö Plant Nursery | Pentinmaantie 25
  

Great offers, tastings of the fresh harvest, fun competitions, and experts ​giving tips and introducing current plants. Nice program for children too! ​Open Fri from 9 am to 6 pm, Sat from 10 am to 4 pm & Sun from 12 pm ​to 4 pm.

• Tättälä Farm | Lahoonsuontie 6
  

The farm shop is open. In the shop you can find candles, textiles, wool ​socks and more. Open Fri-Sat from 10 am to 5 pm.

• Hämeenkyrön Maa-ja kotitalousnaiset ry | Lahoonsuontie 6
  

Pancakes in Tättälä courtyard Sat 10 am to 5 pm.

• Kukkokuppila | Trossitie 340
  

Come to the summer cafe and meet the animals Sat-Sun from 12 pm to ​6 pm.

• Yrjölä Berry Farm | Maisematie 642
  

A tour of the farms, machine quiz, self-picking depending on the harvest ​situation. The farm shop-café-gelateria is open during the Landefest ​weekend, Fri-Sun from 10 am to 5 pm.

Myllykolu elää! -festival

Join us for the lively Myllykolu Lives Festival on ​September 7–8!

This free, two-day event on 7.-8.9.2024, invites you to ​bring some food for a picnic and relax while enjoying a ​diverse program. There is also an on-site Myllykolu ​café offering food and refreshments (no alcohol sold).

Saturday, September 7, 2024

The program is geared towards adults. The day begins with thought-​provoking Park Philosophy discussions, followed by a magical film music ​performance by the Pirkanmaa Music Institute. Enjoy Irish music by Jolly ​Clover and soulful rhythm & blues by Hiljaiset miehet. The evening ​culminates in a Filmipyörä movie screening, with the film to be revealed later.

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Sunday is Family Day, starting with a church service. Enjoy a Viking ​performance by Birckalaiset ry, fun shows by Mimi & Kuku and SuperSam, ​and children's art lessons. Pasi Viitala's relaxation session offers a chance to ​refresh, so bring your exercise mat.

Throughout the event, there will be stalls and various activities. Welcome to ​enjoy the autumn festival atmosphere at Myllykolu!

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