Activities
In the surrounding area, you will find stunning nature destinations, cultural attractions, and interesting day-trip locations.
Helvetinjärvi National Park
Distance 40 km
Established in 1982, Helvetinjärvi National Park is located in the municipality of Ruovesi and covers an area of 49.8 square kilometers. The park is characterized by millions-of-years-old gorge valleys, which give the primeval forest a rugged and wild character.
The most famous of the area’s several gorges is Helvetinkolu, located in the southeastern corner of Lake Helvetinjärvi. It has been a renowned tourist attraction since the 19th century.
Helvetinkoluntie 770
34870 Ruovesi / Kankimäen parking area
Juupajoki Gorge / Koskenjalka Shoe Museum
Distance 12 km
The Juupajoki Gorge is a nature reserve of approximately 30 hectares. Shaped by the Ice Age, it is a pristine, up to 30-meter-deep gorge valley with a river flowing along its bottom.
The area features three nature trails that allow visitors to explore the gorge’s unique ecosystem. The Shoe Museum is located in Finland’s first industrial shoe factory, which began operations in 1879. Today, it operates as a museum and art gallery during the summer.
Koskitie 45
35500 Juupajoki
Siikaneva Nature Reserve
Distance 14 km
Siikaneva is the largest contiguous mire area in the Pirkanmaa region and its most important bog conservation site. The majority of the area is a state-owned mire protection area or a private nature reserve.
Siikaneva is an excellent day-trip destination during the snow-free season. You can admire its diverse nature and landscapes along trails that are mostly equipped with duckboards.
Siikaneva wetland parking area
34450 Ruovesi
Pukala Recreation Forest
Distance 57 km
Located in a peaceful forested area west of Orivesi, the heart of the Pukala Recreation Forest is the deep and crystal-clear Lake Pukalajärvi. Pukala is a tranquil day and weekend destination offering great opportunities for hiking, berry picking, and mushroom hunting. The rocky islands, straits, and bays in the northern part of the lake provide a sheltered environment for activities like canoeing and fishing.
Valkealahdentie 322
35300 Orivesi
Seitseminen National Park
Distance 73 km
Seitseminen offers a wealth of trails where both experienced hikers and novice nature lovers can find a suitable route. To complement shorter nature trails like Runopolku (Poem Trail) and Harjupolku (Ridge Trail), you can also choose the nearly 30-kilometer-long Virkatie trail. In addition, Seitseminen features accessible trails suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
Seitsemisentie 110
34530 Länsi-Aure (Ylöjärvi)
(Set the municipality in your GPS to Ylöjärvi, not Ikaalinen. No winter maintenance on this road/parking area.)
Seitsemisentie 948
39450 Sisättö (Ikaalinen)
(Set the municipality in your GPS to Ikaalinen, not Ylöjärvi. Space for approximately 23 cars. Winter maintenance provided.)
Serlachius Museums
Distance 33 km
Located in the Art Town of Mänttä, in the heart of the beautiful Finnish Lakeland, Serlachius is one of Finland’s most prominent museum complexes. It offers memorable experiences for lovers of art, history, good food, and nature.
Art Museum Gösta:
Joenniementie 47
35800 Mänttä
Gustaf Museum:
R. Erik Serlachiuksen katu 2
35800 Mänttä
Kallenautio Inn Museum
Distance 6 km
Kallenautio is an atmospheric historical inn museum environment complete with a café and handicraft shops along Highway 66. For families with children, there is a small petting zoo in the courtyard. The various buildings of the inn display a wide range of historical tools, household items, and horse-drawn carriages.
Kallenautiontie 327
35500 Korkeakoski
Steamship Tarjanne
Distance 24 km
Step aboard, unwind, and experience a unique journey back in time on the 113-year-old steamship S/S Tarjanne. The ship’s route runs from Tampere along Lake Näsijärvi, through the Murole Canal to Ruovesi, and further on to Virrat.
Ruoveden Laivaranta (Harbor), Laivarannantie
34600 Ruovesi
Ruovesi Riding Stables, Ruhala Manor
Distance 19 km
Located in Ruovesi by the shores of Lake Näsijärvi, this equestrian center offers excellent opportunities for versatile horseback riding. The surrounding area also features cross-country obstacles and an extensive network of superb riding trails stretching over tens of kilometers.
Tapiontie 35
34600 Ruovesi
