Pick the best moments for your family

Nature, sports,

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FACTS• Over 21,100 inhabitants

• Surface area 372 km2

• Lake area 100 km2

• Patron animal: osprey (sääksi in Finnish)

• Patron plant: common alder (tervaleppä in Finnish)

VALKEAKOSKI

HELSINKI 145 km

TAMPERE 35 km

JYVÄSKYLÄ 181 km

PORI 145 km

Tampere–Pirkkala airport 43 km

TURKU 145 km

This is a guide to a town of water, sports, children and culture.

Valkeakoski is happily situated on an isthmus between two large lakes. Nature beckons at your doorstep, the canal and its picturesque suspension bridges frame the town centre. Do you know of any other town where you can reach the main shopping centre by boat?

A significant paper industry tradition exists quaintly side by side with new urban structures. Today’s Valkeakoski is also known for theatre and sports.

The centre of the Southern Pirkanmaa region offers young families a safe place to grow, where life is easy and everything you need is close by.

You are welcome to visit us or make the town your home. Take in the best of moments, places and experiences.

Easy to reach from any directionYou can reach Valkeakoski with little effort. There are easy connections to Valkeakoski from any direction. It only takes half an hour to reach Tampere and Hämeenlinna. Helsinki and Turku are only 1.5 hours away.

Visit us on your way!

NATURE p . 4–11Enjoy and feel the energy: check out all the activities and attractions

the Valkeakoski lakes and nature have to offer all year round.

CHILDREN p . 30–33Safe yet stimulating environment.

A great place to do, learn and grow.

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Maps on pages 24–29, services on pages 44–51.

Up-to-date information of the attractions in this guide is available at www.valkeakoski.fi

NATURE p . 4–11Enjoy and feel the energy: check out all the activities and attractions

the Valkeakoski lakes and nature have to offer all year round.

SPORTS p . 12–21Leisure activities and great opportunities for an active life.

Wide range of sports all year round.

CULTURE p . 34–43Summer and theatre, winter and theatre. And handsome

national cultural attractions within easy reach.

CHILDREN p . 30–33Safe yet stimulating environment.

A great place to do, learn and grow.

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Hear the lakes calling

NATUREThe versatile nature, waters and ridges of Valkeakoski invite you to discover them. Row, paddle, fish, take a cruise. Visit cultural attractions in town and in Sääksmäki.

With 100 km2 of waterways in the town, there is room for eve-ryone to enjoy their leisure time and activities on the lakes.

Valkeakoski was born in a junction of waterways. The power of the rapids was harnessed and the town grew around it, along convenient water routes.

Logs are no longer floated on the lakes, but the significance of the waterways remains. A lot of the tourism, business, pleasure and leisure activities are afloat.

Town of bridges

Valkeakoski canal joins lakes Mallas-vesi and Vanajavesi. The picturesque pedestrian bridges over the water have become a landmark of the town. The 3-kilometre Apia bay walking route offers you a great chance to exercise and see the town centre at a glance.

Boat piers for townsfolk and visitors

The canal gives boaters access to both north and south, to the beautiful routes towards Hämeenlinna or Tampere, and via Kangasala to Längelmäki.

Visitors can stop and shop at the town centre or stay overnight at the Kirkonranta and Lepänkorva piers. The canal is user operated. When on the lakes, you can go ashore at the natural harbours and stroll in the nearby forests or islands.

These landscapes are a great stage for exercise and recreation all year round. In the autumn, you can grab a basket and enjoy a berry or mush-room picking adventure in one of the surrounding forests with your family.

Fishing permits:

• Apianlahti camping Pälkäneentie 43 Tel. 040 586 1097 • Hotel Waltikka Hakalantie 6 Tel. 03 577 11 • Sportia-Seppo sporting goods store Koskikara shopping centre Tel. 050 548 8678

Boat and canoe rentals:

• Apianlahti camping Tel. 040 586 1097 • Ilola tourist farm Tel. 040 596 8027• Pappilanniemi course centre Tel. 040 744 1598

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The geography of Valkeakoski creates great conditions for both competitive athletes and those who want to enjoy the nature and the water while exercising. Engines will take you far, but you can also get around just using your muscles. Rowing has long traditions and strong roots here.

Canoeing routes

The waters around Valkeakoski are well suited for activities such as canoeing. The Mallasveden melojat canoe club trains canoeing enthusiasts and offers courses twice a year. Lakes Roine, Mallasvesi, Längelmävesi and Vanajavesi beckon with their varying sceneries. Here you can find 1-3 day long easy to moderate canoe routes.

Quality rowing stadium

The Lotilanjärvi stadium with its 1650-metre course is one of Finland’s top venues for competitive rowing. This year the stadium will host the Finnish championship competition for large boats. The Valkeakosken Vesiveikot rowing club has a history of success in the sport. The brightest star of the club is Veli Lehtelä, who won Olympic bronze medals in Melbourne in 1956 and in Rome four years later.

Try your luck fishing

Freedom to roam, or ”Everyman’s right”, is a reality in Valkeakoski. You can go fishing almost at your doorstep – in summer and in winter. There are places for angling and spinning right in the town centre, by the Apia pedestrian bridges. The lakes surrounding the town are rich with fish. In winter you can even try ice fishing on the frozen lakes.

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The most beautiful lake sceneries in Finland are found here in the central Häme region. Valkeakoski rests in the junction where the routes of lakes Vanajavesi and Längelmävesi meet.

A lake boat cruises from Valkeakoski to Tampere and Hämeenlinna on a breathtakingly beautiful water route. At times, the open lake area narrows into a winding channel that sweeps the lakeshore pastures. The Finnish Silverline cruise boats stop at the Sääksmäen silta pier and Visavuori museum pier. Charter cruises are also available to the Rönnvik winery, among other attractions.

More information on all cruises is available at the Valkeakoski tourist office Tel. 040 335 6051.

Cruise into a summer scenery

Valkeakoski

Cruises to the Rönnvik vineyard

Departures from Kirkonranta Service Pier. Duration 11 am - 5 pm, including time to experience the vineyard and its products.

Sundays 5, 12, 19 ja 26 July

Wednesday 8, 15, 22 ja 29 July

M/S Eerika Mauri Leppälätel. 0400 758 570

Valkeakoski

Adults 30 €Children under 12 year 15 €

Charter cruises available for up to 30 persons!

FINNISH SILVERLINE LAKE CRUISES Thu-Sat 2.6. - 8.8.

In summer 2015 Silverline route takes you from Tampere to Hämeenlinna along beautiful Pyhäjärvi and Vanajavesi lakes. Route goes via Visavuori and Sääksmäki

bridge in Valkeakoski. In Visavuori you can visit well-known Finnish sculptor Emil Wikström’s studio and cartoonist Kari Suomalainen’s pavilion.

Welcome aboard to enjoy the unique surroundings and lake scenety!

More information and reservations tel +358 (0)10 422 5600 info@hopealinja.fi www.hopealinja.fi

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Dazzling views from the ridge

The remnants of the ancient Rapola hill fort are still visible at the top of the rocky 70 metre high hill. It pays off to climb up – the magnificent views alone make it worth your while.

The hill fort, which has been classified as a significant national landmark, was most likely used as an escape in the past. It was easy to defend, and local inhabitants withdrew there when the enemy was approaching.

There are two paths to the ridge that depart from the grounds of Voipaala manor and take you through a lesson in local history. The beautiful ridge has two nature conservation areas and some rare plant species thrive there.

Government tends the ridge

Rapola ridge is one of the most important cultural relic sites in Finland. The ancient fields, burial mounds and sacrifical stones tell a story of housing dating back 3,500 years. A govern-ment programme to restore the hill fort, its steps and structures is set to begin this year. The information posts will also be replaced later and Rapola will get its own pages on the www.luontoon.fi nature guide website.

Rapola is the largest of the 100 ancient forts in Finland. Its ramparts were over 1,000 metres long. The fort served the area in 800-1250 and had its own well and two entries.

Rapola manor, situated on the hillside, is the birthplace of the third president of the Republic of Finland, Pehr Evind Svinhufvud (1861–1944).

The nearby Ritvala village is home to the Helka Festival. The festival is celebrated at Whitsun and remains the oldest folk festival in Finland.

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Culture flourishes in Sääksmäki with its many attractions. If you arrive from the south, you can enjoy the most beautiful views in the region. The name of Sääksmäki stems from a handsome bird of prey and was known as early as the mid-1500s. The 500-year-old Sääksmäki church is a popular place for weddings.

Take a nature walk with a guide! Guided walking tour to Rapola ridge, prices from 50 €/group/1h. Inquiries tel. 040 335 6051.

SääksmäkiSääksmäki church

Sääksmäki bridge

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Rapola and Voipaala

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Valkeakoski town centre 10 km

SPORTSOne of the best things about Valkeakoski is the wide range of sports available for enthusiasts. We have sports facilities for people of all ages both during snowy and warm months.

You cannot overemphasise the importance of exercise to the quality of life. We understand this exceptionally well in Val-keakoski. This is a sports town for people of all ages.

Pedestrian and bicycle ways make it easy to get around the town. For exercise, there is a network of fitness and recreational paths in the town and its surroundings.

More than 150 exercise sites

Valkeakoski boasts more than 150 registered exercise sites. There is bound to be one for you, whatever your sport is – at any time of year.

Many high-quality exercise sites and sports fields are situated near the town centre and its services, like the sports centre and indoor swimming pool, and the Wareena ice stadium. Our other facilities are also close by for both summer and winter sports enthusiasts as well as interested spectators.

Quality and quantity

Our well-kept and equipped sports facilities serve both competitive and leisure sports as well as eager spectators. Many of our facilities are well suited for national level competitions.

Urheilutalo (sports centre), swimming pool and exercise facilityApiankatu 7 Tel. 040 335 6806

Roukon frisbeegolfrata (disc golf course) Eerolantie Tel. 040 335 6801

Valkeakosken keilahalli (bowling centre) Lotilantie 24 Tel. 035 841 039 www.valkeakoskenkeilahalli.com

For more information about exercise facilities, call the office of sport and recreation Tel. 040 335 6801.

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Energy and joy from exercise

Valkeakoski is known for ball games, skiing and dancing. In addition, you can go bowling and play tennis, among other sports. There is a great disc golf course in Valkeakoski. Horse riding and speed skating also enrich the range of sports here.

On your own or in a group?

Some like to exercise alone, others are energized by group sports. There are more than 60 sports clubs for various sports and leisure activities in Valkeakoski. You can choose from a range of exercise classes, from baby swimming to senior water gymnastics.

Information about our outdoor exercise paths on page 24.

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Dance at the top and for fun

The Valkeakosken Koskenpojat sports association with its long history carries the torch and ensures the success of women’s gymnastics. Its gymnastics division has top expertise in aerobic gymnastics and organizes exercise classes for children, youth and adults. The town has hosted several Finnish Championships and the sports association has regularly won medals in both women’s and children’s age groups.

Traditional ballroom dancing in its various forms is also great exercise. Experience the unique atmosphere of outdoor dancing at the Kirjaslampi dance pavilion near the town centre by Lake Mallasvesi in summer.

Enjoy an exercise class or a good workout

Haka Gym (sports association) Tel. 040 482 3111 www.hakagym.fi

Valkeakosken Koskenpojat ry (sports association) Gymnastics Tel. 0400 845 664 www.vakpvoimistelu.sporttisaitti.com

Liikuntakeskus EasyFit (fitness centre) Koskikara, 2. krs Valtakatu 9–11 www.easyfit.fi

Kuntokeskus Kanava (fitness centre) Apiankatu 1 Tel. 044 032 3457 www.kuntokeskus kanava.fi

Urheilutalo (sports centre) Apiankatu 7 Tel. 040 335 6806 www.valkeakoski.fi

Valkeakosken liikuntapiste (fitness centre) Kerhomajankatu 5 Tel. 040 520 3122 www.liikuntapiste.fi

Heracles (martial arts) Apiankatu 2 Tel. 040 548 7331 www.heraclesvlk.blogspot.fi

Kirjaslammen tanssilava (dance pavilion) (June - August) Hakalantie Tel. 040 525 7177 www.valmu.com

Marimba Dance Society Tel. 0400 338 200 www.tanssiseuramarimba.com

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Valkeakoski is known for its gymnastics and dance associations and has long been considered the Finnish capital of aerobic gymnastics, for a reason.

Exercise and work out

The many fitness centres and exercise clubs of Valkeakoski help to keep up your good spirit and muscle tone. Outdoor sports facilities also abound. Young people are especially enthusiastic about skateboarding, streetball, disc golf and snow-boarding. All of these are readily available here.

Haka embodies the town spirit

Visit a football match and the football museum at Myllysaari!

Suomen Jalkapallomuseo (Finnish football museum) Kanavanranta 3 Tel. 03 571 8124

Open all year round. 5 / 3 / 2 €.

Without a doubt, Haka sports club is known all through the country. And not only for football.

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Firmly anchored in the paper industry past of the town, the Haka football club was established in 1932. For many townspeople Haka equals football, but this club brings people together also in many other sports.

Widely known football stadium

FC Haka plays its men’s first division matches on the Tehtaan kenttä football field, one of the landmarks of the town. The history of the club includes nine Finnish championships, among other feats.

Football enjoys great conditions in Valkeakoski. In addition to the brand new synthetic grass field at the Tehtaan kenttä stadium, the town boasts another synthetic grass field that can be used year round. There is also an indoor football arena and several natural grass fields.

In addition to football and gymnastics, the Haka sports association has seven sport divisions: skiing, basketball, speed skating, orienteering, boxing, track and field, and veterans. Haka offers sports for people of all ages all year round. Both for top athletes and leisure sports enthusiasts.

A ski centre for a skiing people Korkeakangas ski centre opens the first ski track among the first ski centres in Southern Finland.

You can ski free of charge on the 1 km long “First snow” track made from stored snow.

Korkeakangas ski centre offers good conditions for both cross country and downhill skiing for those who enjoy winter sports during Southern Finland’s skiing season.

The ski centre is easy to reach both from the centre of Valkeakoski and from further away.

The varying terrain of Korkeakangas is well suited to cross country skiing. There are several great lit tracks in the surroundings of the downhill slopes, both for classic and skate style skiing.

Haka is one of the best-known skiing clubs in Finland, and Korkeakangas has hosted several national championship competitions.

A place for the whole familyThe whole family can enjoy winter activities at Korkeakangas. There are

two lit downhill slopes including a freestyle terrain. The slopes are also suited for beginners. The freestyle area includes jumps, presses, rails and other features. For the little ones there is a separate sledding slope.

The vertical drop of the slopes is 62 metres and their lengths are 240 m and 330 m. The prices are reasonable: you can get a day pass for 15/20 €, and a season pass is only 150/220 €. Equipment rental and a cafe are also available.

Roukko trailsIn addition to Korkeakangas, there are tracks and trails in the Roukko skiing area with lengths that vary between 1 km and 23 km. The shorter tracks are lit, so you can ski comfort-ably after dark. The trails are connect-ed all the way to Kangasala and Tampere.

All year round – ski and hike on the same trails!

Korkeakangas ski centre Veikko Hakulisen tie Tel. 040 335 6814

Ski & Cafe Korkeakangas Café and equipment rental Veikko Hakulisen tie Tel. 040 178 3838 www.korkeakangas.fi

Roukko skiing area and departure point for the Pirkan taival skiing event

Salomaantie Tel. 040 335 6814

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Urheilutalo, (sport centre)Apiankatu 7 Tel. 040 335 6806

Apia sports park Pässinmäenkatu/Urheilukatu Tel. 040 335 6812

Sahara football field Tallikatu Tel. 040 335 6812

Tehtaan kenttä football field Tehtaankatu Tel. 03 584 5364

Wareena ice stadium Jääkatu 6 Tel. 040 335 6811

Sport and training camp packages Hotelli Waltikka Tel. 03 577 11, see p. 45.

Peat sauna, Sport Spa Aino-klinikat Toijalantie 286, Metsäkansa Tel. 0500 607 553, see p. 48.

Excellent sports and exercise facilities within walking distance from a hotel in a town that is easy to reach from all directions: a great advantage for Valkeakoski.

The centre has grown around hotel Waltikka. Scenic exercise paths and fishing areas open up from the doorstep of the hotel.

Sport and leisure travel has become one of the main forms of tourism in Valkeakoski. Professional and leisure athletes come here, even from far away, to get a boost for a new season. The functional combination of sport and wellness attracts visitors all year round.

A wellness park has sprung up in the centre of Valkeakoski. The great conditions attract top athletes and athletic clubs from Finland and abroad.

Training ground for top athletes

Professional teams and junior sports clubs have trained in Valkeakoski for many years now. Moscow ZSKA, Lev Prague and St Petersburg Spartak, just mention a few. The teams have had tailored programmes according to their individual needs. The fitness services are completed by skilled masseurs, and you can even enjoy relaxing sauna yoga sessions.

In addition to sports, the town centre offers wellness services for the mind. Various theatre, museum and concert packages are popular. There are also convenient places to go shopping.

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The growing centre of Southern Pirkanmaa region

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industrial and international history. You can sense the international atmosphere created by our export industry and the international pro-grammes of the Häme University of Applied Sciences in the everyday life of the town.

Our central location in the growth corridor of Finland offers great conditions for business and industry, entrepreneurship and living. The current economic structure of the town is quite varied. In addition to town administration, the biggest employers here are Saarioinen food factory, UPM paper mills, Valkeakoski district hospital, and the packaging material manufacturers Bemis, Walki and Adara Pakkaus.

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The town is 95 per cent self-sufficient in terms of workplaces. People also come to work and shop here from neighbouring communities.

Centre by the canal

It is easy to take in the urban centre of Valkeakoski on both banks of the canal on foot. Most commercial services have concentrated in the town centre.

Both new and old buildings along with the picturesque pedestrian bridges bring the town silhouette to life. All services are close by. It is easy to get around on foot, by bicycle, car and public buses in this comfortably sized town.

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Accommodation 1 Ilola Tourist Farm 2 Motel Viidennumero 3 Pappilanniemi course centre 4 Päivölä folk high school 5 Salminen cabins 6 Hakalanranta caravan area

Sights 7 Visavuori • Emil Wikströmin museum • Kari pavilion • Museum cafe 8 Sääksmäki bridge 9 Rapola and Voipaala10 Sääksmäki local heritage museum11 Sääksmäki church12 Metsäkansa village church

Leisure13 Hakalanranta beach14 Lotila indoor tennis court and Valkeakoski bowling alley15 Korkeakangas ski centre16 Roukko skiing area17 Eurotalli riding stables18 SS-talli riding school19 Haapamäki stables20 Metsäkansan Ainola, wellness centre21 Lake Vallonjärvi22 Valmarinniemi recreational area23 Roukko disc golf course

Lake services24 Water bus piers25 Guest boat pier

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Plenty of trails for sports and leisure

There are easily reachable exercise trails and ski trails in winter for many purposes. Guided nature paths give you an opportunity to get to know the surroundings and sceneries. Trail maps and guides are available from the tourist office or at www.valkeakoski.fi

Fitness paths and ski trailsKorkeakangas ski centre, various tracks 1–10 km, partly lit. 1.2 km artificial snow track from October – November. Starting point: Veikko Hakulisentie, tel. 040 335 6814.Roukko skiing area, various tracks and trails 1–23 km, shorter 1–7 km tracks are lit. Starting point: Salomaantie, tel. 040 335 6814.Pirkan taival trails, various trails 9–32 km, part of a regional trail network. Starting point: Roukko.Kauppilanmäki recreational path, 1.2 km. Starting point: Kauppilankatu.Apia bay walking route, recreational path 3.3 km around Apia bay.Lotila path, recreational path 7 km around lake Lotila.Kärjenniemi recreational path, 1 km. Starting point: Kärjenniemi school.

Nature pathsMettivuori nature conservation area, guided nature path 1 km.Starting point: Veikko Hakulisen tie, Korkeakangas ski centre.Rapola hill, guided 1.6 km historical path and nature path 4 km.Starting point: Sääksmäentie 772.Lake Vallonjärvi, guided nature path 2.2 km and bird watch tower.Starting point: Tavaksentie.Valmarinniemi, nature path 1.3 km, fireplace and lean-to.Starting point: Valmarintie.

CanoeingThe waterways of lakes Vanajavesi and Mallasvesi surrounding Valkeakoski create a great setting for canoeing and other lake activities. Lake Längelmävesi route, Längelmävesi–Roine–Mallasvesi–Vanajavesi,1–3 days of easy to moderate lake canoeing.Lakes Pälkänevesi–Mallasvesi route, 1 day of easy lake canoeing.The lakes are situated at the same altitude and joined by Kostianvirta stream.

More information about recreational facilities: www.valkeakoski.fi

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EVENTS 20157 Feb. Salaisuuksien maailma (World of secrets) opening, Voipaala art centre21–22 Feb. Ski orienteering Finnish Championships, Korkeakangas ski centre6-8 Mar. Winter meet of the Jeep club, Ilola tourist farm7 Mar. Children’s winter festival, Voipaala art centre28 Mar. Towards Easter -courtyard market, Ilola tourist farm26 Apr. Emil art school’s exhibition, opening, Voipaala art centre1 May Duck floating event by Valkeakoski canal23 May Picnic concert in the garden, Voipaala art centre3-4 Jun. Market, market place5 Jun. Veden sinfonia (Water symphony), opening, Voipaala art centre 6 Jun.–29 Aug. Dancing at Kirjaslampi outdoor dance pavilion7 Jun. Helka festival, Ritvala9 Jun. Kesäkäpälä – children’s art workshop: Graphic art, Voipaala art centre 11–12 Jun. XCO mountain bike race, Korkeakangas ski centre13 Jun. Towards midsummer – courtyard market, Ilola tourist farm16 Jun. Kesäkäpälä – children’s art workshop: Watercolours, Voipaala art centre 23 Jun. Kesäkäpälä – children’s art workshop: Pinhole camera, Voipaala art centre30 Jun. Kesäkäpälä – children’s art workshop: Cartoons, Voipaala art centre2–5 Jul. Sääksmäki Soi! – classical music festival4 Jul. Kirjazz, Kirjaslampi dance pavilion6 Jul. Eino Leino Day, Ilola tourist farm23.–26 Jul. Työväen Musiikkitapahtuma22.–23.8. Finnish championship rowing competition for large boats, Lake Lotilanjärvi15 Aug. Paper Girl’s Eve, events all around the town5 Sep. Old-time market, Voipaala art centre4 Oct. Pirkan hölkkä jogging event, from Valkeakoski to Tampere27 Oct. Valkeakoski Day21 Nov. Christmas market, Voipaala art centre5 Dec. and 19 Dec. Christmas market, Ilola tourist farm17 Dec. Christmas walk, Voipaala art centre

Accommodation 1 Hotel Waltikka 2 Apianlahti Camping

Sights 3 Myllysaari museum and Finnish football museum 4 Kauppilanmäki open air museum 5 Valkeakoski church 6 Chapel church 7 Orthodox prayer house

Leisure 8 Valkeakoski theatre 9 Apia sports centre: swimming pool and exercise facilities10 Apia beach and sauna 11 Apia adventure park12 Summer theatre13 Apia sports field14 Tehtaan kenttä football field15 Valkeakosken palloiluhalli sports centre16 Sahara football field 17 Children’s traffic playpark18 Apianvirta spinning area and pedestrian bridges19 Kirjaslampi beach20 Kirjaslampi outdoor dance pavilion21 Wareena ice stadium22 Lotila beach23 Lotila indoor tennis courts and Valkeakoski bowling centre 24 Roukko field 25 Lotila field26 Kerhomaja outdoor skating rink / Kerhomaja tennis courts

Services and transportation 27 Valkeakoski Campus28 Koskikara shopping centre and taxi rank29 Valkeakoski market place30 Torikeskus shopping centre31 Town hall32 Library, Valkeakoski-opisto (Lifelong Learning Centre)33 Police34 Post office35 Hospital36 Health care centre37 Bus & taxi station38 Lepänkorva guest boat pier39 Kirkonranta guest boat pier

Tourist office: Kanavaranta 3, Myllysaari

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Kauppilanmäki recreational path, 1.2 km

Apia bay walking route, 3.3 km

Lotila path, 7 km

The freshest produce and newest storiesTownspeople meet their friends and visitors at the market place in front of Koskikara shopping centre. You can get here by boat, too!

The market place is open on Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays 8 am–2 pm. In summer, the market place is also open on Wednesday evening 2–7 pm. The guest boat piers serve summer cottagers who visit the town centre for shopping.

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Town centre by the canal

1 Valkeakoski canal

2 Myllysaari museum, Finnish football museum and tourist office

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4 Bus station

5 Koskikara shopping centre

6 Valkeakoski market place

7 Torikeskus shopping centre

8 Kaupunginteatteri

9 Lepänkorva guest boat pier

10 Kirkonranta guest boat pier

11 Valkeakoski church

12 Hotel Waltikka

13 Wareena ice stadium

14 Sahara football field

15 Putaansilta bridge

16 Summer theatre

17 Adventure park

18 Apia beach

19 Beach volleyball courts

20 Skate park

21 Apia sports field

22 Apia sports centre

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Dramatised sightseeing tours

If you are interested in how Valkeakoski has changed over the years, take a sightseeing tour with ”Hiki-Iita”, a plucky lady from Valkeakoski in 1963. These dram-atised sightseeing tours are available in Finnish only. Ask for more information at the tourist office, tel. 040 335 6051.

CHILDRENValkeakoski invests in the little ones. We offer urban convenience in a country setting especially suitable for families with children. It is good to grow up here.

See the little picture

Valkeakoski-opisto (Lifelong Learning Centre) Kauppilankatu 2 Tel. 03 5691 7100

• Liberal adult education • Personnel training unit • Art schools for children and youth: ballet, fine arts and crafts, music and drama.

Valkeakoski music school Valtakatu 20 Tel. 040 335 7031

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Families appreciate an environment that is not only built on grown-up terms. The smaller scale matters: Valkeakoski is a safe place to grow up, experiment, experience and learn.

In Valkeakoski, day care centres and schools are close by. The youngest members of the family also have lots of options for hobbies. Here you can experiment and find the right hobby just for you. On your own or in a school or club.

CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH EVENTS IN VOIPAALA

8 Mar. Children’s winter festival

9, 12 and 18 Jun. Kesäkäpälä art workshops 2–5 pm. Open for children aged 7–14, and for children aged 5–6 accompanied by an adult.

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Sport, recreation, arts

Children can choose an individual or team sport best suited for them. There are plenty of teams, clubs and coaches, and you can also practice your skills with your friends in our parks and beaches.

Kids can also start more artistic hobbies from an early age: the ballet school accepts three-year-olds. In addition to ballet, Valkeakoski Lifelong Learning Centre offers arts education for children and youth in music, fine arts and crafts, and drama.

Learning skills in sports as well as performing arts is always an investment in a healthy future.

Apia is packed with activities for kids

Splash or swim in the pretty lagoon, build sand castles on the beach, climb on the log bastion, hang in the climbing net or dive into the sliding tube. The popular Apia adventure park is a playground for the playful.

Apia adventure park Pässinmäenkatu Open May - September. Free entry. Closed to the public during special events.

Apia lakeshore sauna Apiankatu 17 www.apianavantouimarit.fi Tel. 040 588 8664

Children’s traffic playpark Tallikatu 2 Tel. 040 335 6051

Open May – August. Free entry.

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The adventure park is open daily all year round. Entry is free for the whole family. Just next door, the covered outdoor stage of the summer theatre hosts various events for people of all ages in summer. The sporty and relaxing area is completed by a skate park, a beach for swimming and a sport field. The area also houses a lakeshore sauna and snack shop.

Develop your driving skills

In the children’s traffic playpark, future drivers get to drive pedal cars and ride tricycles. At the same time they learn basic rules of traffic in a

safe environment. The traffic playpark is situated next to the Sahara heated synthetic grass football field.

There are also plenty of open green spaces for games and adventures. We have 74 hectares of parks and green areas and over 240 hectares of forests. There are 36 playgrounds, half of which are situated on day care centre or school premises.

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Valkeakoski theatre

Valkeakoskenkatu 17 Tel. 040 335 7027 www.valkeakoski.fi/teatteri

Experience the theatre in Valkeakoski! Ask the tourist office for theatre packages.

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The thriving Valkeakoski theatre believes and invests in local stage art.

A few theatre professionals, skilled amateurs and regular guest stars produce popular, unique premieres and performances annually.

The theatre building, formerly owned by the paper mill, is an old and prestigious building in the town centre. The main stage seats 228 and the small stage seats 60 viewers. The theatre and its restaurant can also be rented for private functions.

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Valkeakoski theatre produces unique experiences

Musical Niin Kuin Taivaassa (As If In Heaven)

As If In Heaven is a warm-hearted story about the power of choir singing, love, fear and prejudice. Starring Enni Hakala, Juha Kulmala and Johanna Kyykoski, directed by Christian Sandström.

Join the theatre

If you are interested in the theatre, join the stage ensemble or the sound and lighting team. New talents are al-ways welcome.

Pääroolissa Pätkä – Starring Shorty

The Apia summer theatre, dubbed the most beautiful one of its kind in Finland, continues to please the crowds in its sixth season. This summer’s premiere is a musical called Pätkä pääroolissa (Starring Shorty).

There is room for 850 viewers under the covered stage, which will keep audiences dry in all kinds of weather. The previous productions of the Finnish Summer Theatre have attracted a total of over 120,000 viewers.

This summer’s production is based on the life of actor-comedian Masa Niemi in the 1950s Finland.

The musical is also a tribute to the evergreens of Toivo Kärki, whose centennial is celebrated this year.

During the summer, the stage features alternating guest stars such as Pirkko Mannola, Marion Rung, Eino Grön, Veeti Kallio, Mikael Konttinen, Vieno Kekkonen, Matti Esko, Marjatta Leppänen, Leif Lindeman and Jaakko Ryhänen.

The summer theatre also hosts free public events, concerts and private functions.

Contact the town’s cultural affairs office for stage rentals.

Summer theatre stage rentals

Cultural affairs office, Kanavanranta 3, tel. 040 335 7020

The golden age of Finnish art lives on in Visavuori

CHANGING EXHIBITIONS 2015

Kari pavilion, downstairs:

3 Feb.–10 May 2015 Wiikka=Kari. The characters sculpted in medals by Wikström look a bit different in Kari’s caricatures…

20 May–30 Aug. 2015 Kalevalan kansaa katsomassa – Visiting Karelia. Louis Sparre and other explorers of Karelia.

16 Sep.–20 Dec. 2015 Rysänperän rääväsuut. Caricature exhibit.

Visavuori, upper house and atelier:

24 Nov.–20 Dec. 2015 Joulumielellä – Christmas spirit

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age of Finnish art, Emil Wikström (1864–1942) built his Karelian style home and atelier in Visavuori, Sääks-mäki, more than 150 year ago. This interesting log villa, now serving as a museum, is an excellent illustration of the national romantic artist’s life. The area can be reached by car on the old route 3 and by boat or Finnish Silverline waterbus.

Organ and observatory

Visavuori is decorated with original furniture and fireplaces designed by the artist himself, among other objects. About 100 sculptures are displayed. The restored gardens of the villa are an attraction in their own right.

The organ and observatory of the villa illustrate the wide interests of the master. The area also houses a museum shop and a café in the old atelier foundry.

Kari’s lines are alive

Artist Kari Suomalainen (1920–1999) was the best-known cartoonist in the country. Emil Wikström was his grandfather. In 2015, the separate Kari pavilion in Visavuori illustrates the works of both artists.

The museum and changing exhibitions are open all year round. Various art and music events also take place here.

Visavuori Visavuorentie 80, Tarttila Sääksmäki Tel. 03 543 6528 www.visavuori.com

Open all year round. 8 / 6 / 2 €. Guided tour 40 €/group.

Museum shop Buy a plaster cast of one Wikström’s sculptures or other interesting decorative or souvenir items. The museum shop is located at the ticket desk.

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EXHIBITIONS 2015

13–29 Jan. Kymmenen pistoa – Ten stiches. Textile art by the Pisto group

7 Feb.–12 Apr. Salaisuuksien maailma – World of secrets

26 Apr.–27 May Emil art school’s annual exhibit

5 Jun.–30 Aug. Veden sinfonia – Water symphony, Finnish watercolour society

5 Sep.–8 Nov. Arjen huoneet – Everyday rooms – photographs

21 Nov.–17 Dec. (– continues in January) Multisensory Christmas exhibit

New life, old ghost

Voipaala art centre Sääksmäentie 772 Sääksmäki Tel. 040 335 7071

Open all year round. 6 / 5 / 1 €. Guided tour 30 €. www.valkeakoski.fi/voipaala

Voipaala manor and art centre at the foot of the ancient Rapola hill fort embraces both today’s and yesterday’s worlds.

The manor holds a significant place in Finnish cultural history. Its past is full of grand noble families, and the first professional theatre in Finland, today known as the National Theatre of Finland, was established in its stable attic in 1872.

The art centre has found new vibrancy, fame and atmosphere by cooperating with local businesses. One of the new activities is “Manor house dinner” that you can enjoy in conjunction with a theatre performance.

The Draamaräätälit dramatic company have adopted the Voipaala barn theatre. In this intimate atmosphere, they stage performances that combine poetry, song and drama – not to forget music.

Art all year round

The main building and courtyard galleries exhibit art all year round. Concerts, art courses, meetings and celebrations also take place here. The manor also boasts a fine, rare and historical baroque garden that dates back to the 18th century.

A proper manor also has a ghost. Legend has it that a grey lady appears in Voipaala every now and then.

EVENTS 20157 Mar. Children’s winter festival, free entry

7 Feb. Salaisuuksien maailma – World of secrets, opening, free entry

26 Apr. Emil art school’s exhibition, opening, free entry

23 May Picnic concert in the garden

5 Jun. Veden sinfonia – Water symphony, opening, free entry

Kesäkäpälä – children’s art workshops:

9 Jun. Graphic art

16 Jun. Watercolours

23 Jun. Pinhole camera

30 Jun. Cartoons

5 Sep. Old-time market, free entry

21 Nov. Christmas market, free entry

27 Oct. Valkeakoski Day, free entry

17 Dec. Christmas walk, Voipaala closed for the rest of the year.

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11th Sääksmäki Soi! Classical music festival 2.–5.7.2015

The festival is headed by artistic director Jukka Iisakkila. The festival features concerts in Sääksmäki church, Voipaala art centre and Visavuori museum under the theme “Jean Sibelius and Carl Nielsen 150 years”.

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There was permanent habitation in Valkeakoski as early as in the 5th century.

1340 Sääksmäki is mentioned in a papal bull

1869 canal completed

1872 first paper and groundwood mill

1880 first pulp mill

1923 borough charter, separation from Sääksmäki

1955 new canal completed

1963 town charter

1973 Sääksmäki annexed to Valkeakoski

As early as 140 years ago the first paper mill was founded into the junction of waterways. The mill village became perhaps one of the best known paper towns in the country, thanks to the large paper mill UPM and its predecessor. Today the main Myllysaari factory building houses two museums. It is also a venue for many kinds of cultural events and functions. A new youth centre will be opened in the smaller building early in the summer.

The permanent exhibition of Myllysaari museum is called VANA. The word means “wake”, the track left by a boat moving through water. The journey takes the viewer from the Iron Age through to today.

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Myllysaari dominates the canal shore. The area is a nationally significant cultural environment. “Myllysaari” means “mill island” and, true enough, the area housed grain mills as early as in the Middle Ages.

Myllysaari has a story to tell

The multimedia presentation built around the miniature model of Valkea-koski introduces local history in a modern way. The story brings distant trades and people to life.

Finnish football museum

Situated by the canal, near the legendary Tehtaan kenttä football field, the museum is the only one of its kind in Finland. The museum displays more than 100 years of Finnish football history through uniforms, trophies, and featured Finnish football legends.

You can take a sentimental journey on a 1930s locker room bench. The museum also houses a library and a spectator

CHANGING EXHIBITIONS 2015

7 Jan.–1 Feb. Kameraseura -74 Valkeakoski ry. Annual photograph exhibition.

8 Feb.–1 Mar. Valkeakosken kuvataiteilijat ry. Annual fine arts exhibition.

Valkeakoski Lifelong Learning Centre, arts and crafts. Annual exhibitions.

8 –29 Mar. Fine art and design

8 –30 Apr. Textile and technical crafts

12 –31 May. Emil art school

12 Jun.–13 Sep. Tahdotko? (Will you?) – wedding traditions

1 Oct.–20 Dec. R.I.P. AKNE Youth centre

Myllysaari museum Kanavanranta 3 Tel. 03 571 8124 www.valkeakoski.fi/myllysaari

Open all year round. 5 / 3 / 2 €. Guided tour 50 €.

Kauppilanmäki open air museum Kauppilankatu 11–13 Tel. 040 563 6017

Open in summer. Ticket price includes a guided tour. 5 / 3 / 2 €.

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stand that serves as a lecture and meeting space.

The Kauppilanmäki open air museum is situated on the opposite shore of the canal. Five houses, a storage building and a smoke sauna illustrate workers’ living conditions more than a century ago. The area also houses a workers’ hall.

Juuso’s gondolaOne of the unique items of Myllysaari museum is a genuine Venetian gondola. The gondola was acquired by the legendary paper mill owner Juuso Waldén, whose influence is still clearly visible in Valkeakoski. This souvenir of Juuso’s was used to entertain official guests on the lakes around Valkeakoski. The gondola came to Valkeakoski in the early 1960s, and at the time it was believed that the only genuine gondolas outside of Venice were in Valkeakoski, Amsterdam and Hollywood.

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www.ilolanmaatila.fi

Welcome!

Come and stay at Ilola Farm.

PHONE 03-588 9227 and +358 40 596 8027 EMAIL info@ilolanmaatila.fi ADDRESS Vedentaantie 30, Metsäkansa, Valkeakoski

Open daily!Close to Tampere

Accommodation for all tastes

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Bed & breakfast - www.paivola.fi Ask for a quotation for meeting and banquet facilities!

Paivola college is located at Sääksmäki in Valkeakoski, between Hämeenlinna and Tampere.

We can offers you opportunity to arrange meetings and parties. These can be business as well as community functions, social evenings, or private anniversaries, family gatherings or memorials. We arrange catering, arrangements, overnight stays and spatial arrangements.

More information: http://www.paivola.fi/en/homepage/facilties- services-and-excursions-groups/

Ask for an offer or make your reservation for toimisto@paivola.fi or 03 233 2200

Päivölän opisto - Päivöläntie 52 37770 Valkeakoski - 03 233 2200

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Experience the relaxing and health-promoting effects of peat sauna therapy in a spa led by a (specialist physician) gynecologist.This traditional Finnish therapy is a natural, researched and affordable treatment for • muscular pain and tension • musculoskeletal disorders such as arthrosis and arthritis • urinary tract disorders • stress • insomnia • depression • ovarian disorders and menopausal symptoms • lethargy • cellulite and swelling • weight management and gout. We are also happy to give informative presentations on these subjects.

Information and booking: Monday-Friday 9-12 tel. 0500 607 553email: info@ainoklinikat.fi

MD.GynecologistLeena Larva✖ Groups up to 15 people

are welcome!Toijalantie 286, Metsäkansa

www.ainoklinikat.fi

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EXCLUSIVE PEAT THERAPY

www.ravintolastella.� - Torikatu 2 37600 Valkeakoski - Tel. 0400 906676

CAFE - RESTAURANT - TERRACE - PUB

Sit for co�ee or italian icecream, enjoy the terrace, come and eat rustic italianstyle

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RESTAURANTS Golden Source Genuine Chinese food. Valtakatu 19 Tel. 050 414 2974

Pappilanniemi course centre Buffet for groups by reservation. Pappilanniemi 51 Sääksmäki Tel. 040 744 1598 www.saaksmaenseurakunta.fi/ pappilanniemi

Pippuri Lunch on weekdays, à la Carte. Apiankatu 3 Tel. 040 376 6274 www.koskinpippuri.fi

Päivölä folk high school Buffet for groups by reservation. Päivöläntie 52 Tarttila Tel. 03 233 2200 www.paivola.fi

Sääksmäen Silta Open in summer. Hämeenlinnantie 28 www.saaksmaensilta.com

Stella Torikatu 2 Tel. 040 090 6676 www.ravintolastella.fi

Waltikka Lakeshore restaurant, á la Carte. Hakalantie 6 Tel. 03 57 711 www.valkeakosken-waltikka.fi

Wanha Asema Lunch on weekdays, à la Carte, buffet for groups by reservation. Vedentaantie 24 Tel. 03 588 9227 www.ilolanmaatilamatkailu.fi

Viidennumero Open in summer. Rapolanranta 1 Tel. 03 588 1188 www.viidennumero.fi

LUNCH AND FAST FOODDeniss Kebab & Pizza Kauppatori 4 Tel. 03 585 0198 www.denisskebab.com

Hesburger Hakalantie 1 Tel. 044 480 8869 www.hesburger.fi

Inter Pizza ja Kebab Apiankatu 5 Tel. 03 585 1050 www.interkebabpizza.fi

Kotipizza Hakalantie 1 Tel. 03 584 2720 www.kotipizza.fi

Lunch café NIKMIK Mallasvedenkatu 4 Tel. 040 545 8676 www.nikmik.fi

Pispantallin ruokapaikka Tikinmaankatu 14 Tel. 040 703 5314 www.pitopalvelu-maustemylly.fi

Restaurant and grill Pihvi Kievari Lempääläntie 5 Tel. 040 165 8228

Lunch café Savariini Apiankatu 4 Tel. 03 584 5380 www.savariini.fi

Mallas Mallasvedenkatu 10 Tel. 040 451 3595 www.mallaspidot.fi

Papachi Kebab & Pizzeria Valtakatu 14 Tel. 03 584 9326

Subway Hakalantie 1 Tel. 010 400 8480 www.subway.fi

Swimming hall lunch café Apiankatu 7 Tel. 040 532 1505

Valkeakoski Lifelong Learning Centre Lunch café Kauppilankatu 2 Tel. 040 545 4681

Vanaja Roukontie 1 Tel. 040 154 6655 www.mallaspidot.fi

CAFÉSCafé Hanna & Café- confectionery Ståhlberg Torikatu Tel. 03 588 5885, 040 488 8983 www.cafehanna.fi

Cafe Sofia Valtakatu 9–11 Tel. 050 379 0606

Café-confectionery Anita Apiankatu 5 Tel. 040 725 2853

Kahvila-Konditoria Pala Kakkua Valtakatu 9–11 Tel. 040 183 3633 www.palakakkua.com

Kahvila Kulmalla & Varmiolan leipomo (bakery) Sääksmäentie 1 Tel. 050 449 5000 www.varmiola.com

Kelhi Café Sääksmäentie 837 (open in summer). www.kelhi.net

Tervapääsky garden café Sääksmäentie 825 (open in summer). Tel. 040 715 4160

Viialan kotileipomo (bakery) Salomaantie 9 Tel. 0400 150 522 www.viialanleipomo.fi

Viialan leipomo (bakery) Valtakatu 27–29 Tel. 03 585 0222 www.viialanleipomo.fi

Visavuoren museum café Visavuorenkatu 80 (open in summer). Tel. 03 543 6528 www.visavuori.com/ museokahvila

Opening hours and contact information for restaurant, cafés, night clubs and pubs on their own websites and at www.valkeakoski.fi > Tourism

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PHARMACIESWalkiakosken apteekki Kauppatori 5 Tel. 020 778 9040

Antinniemen apteekki Lempääläntie 39 Tel. 03 584 1737

CAR RENTALVääränkoivun Auto Oy Peuranoronkatu 2 Tel. 03 584 1560

GALLERIES, LOCAL HERITAGE MUSEUMSTaidetalo (Art House) Kisakatu 3 Tel. 044 584 9838

Galleria Aino Toijalantie 286 Tel. 0500 607 553

Sääksmäen kotiseutumuseo (local heritage museum) Kelhinpolku, Sääksmäki Tel. 0500 891 178

CINEMAKino-Sampo Valtakatu 19 Tel. 03 584 2333 / programme 044 596 6050 / reservations www.kinosampo.info

FIRST AIDOn weekdays Mon-Fri 8 am–4 pm Terveyskeskus (health care centre) Särpi mäenkatu 27 Tel. 03 5691 7596

Evenings and weekends Mon-Fri 4–10 pm Sat-Sun klo 10 am–10 pm Valkeakosken aluesairaala (hospital) Salonkatu 24 Tel. 03 3116 7260

Nights Mon-Fri 10 pm–8 am, Sat-Sun 10 pm–10 am Valkeakosken aluesairaala (hospital) Salonkatu 24 Tel. 03 3116 7394

Town veterinarian Asemantie 10 Tel. 040 335 7423

Profivet animal hospital Lempääläntie 525 Tel. 020 756 9690

FILLING STATIONSNeste Oil Express Mallasvedenkatu 10

Neste Oil K-market Sääksmäentie 25 Tel. 03 584 4302

SEO Kirjaskatu 9–11 Tel. 03 584 1941

Shell Lempääläntie 194 Tel. 03 584 2307

LIFELONG LEARNING CENTRE Valkeakoski-opisto Kauppilankatu 2 Tel. 03 5691 7100

TOWN HALL Sääksmäentie 2 Tel. 03 569 1100

Services

PUBLISHER Valkeakoski town, marketing communications

EDITORS Petri Ahonen Tiina Kuivalainen Mainoskenttä

LAYOUT Mainoskenttä

PRINTER Lönnberg Print & Promo, 2014

PHOTOGRAPHS Janne Kulosaari Jorma Kytölä Haka Gym Hannu Männynoksa Hannu Vallas Helifoto Oy Hotelli Waltikka Kari Luukkonen Karttakeskus Oy Laura Uimonen Noora Westerberg Pixhill Rami Marjamäki Saarioinen Tiina Kuivalainen Tommi Käppi Tommi Rantala Toni Venäläinen Tuija Ruuttunen Tuuli Krekelä Siiri Heikkilä Suomen Ilmakuva Oy Valkeakosken Koskenpojat Valkeakosken Vesiveikot Visavuori museum foundation Voipaala art centre

LIBRARIESMain library Kauppilankatu 2 Tel. 040 335 7055

Sääksmäki branch library Tel. 040 335 7049

FLEA MARKETSHilman kirppis Torikeskus shopping centre, 2nd floor Hakalantie 1 Tel. 045 675 8483

Koskikaran kirppis Koskikara 2. krs Valtakatu 9–11 Tel. 044 987 9710

Lähetyskirppis Antinniementie 1

SPR:n kirpputori (Red Cross) Torikatu 3 Tel. 040 743 3324

Walkkistori Apiankatu 2 Tel. 044 924 2335

DOMESTIC ANIMAL FARMIlola tourist farm Vedentaantie 30, Metsäkansa Tel. 03 588 9227 040 596 8027

FITNESS CENTRES Apian Urheilutalo (Sports centre) Apiankatu 7 Tel. 040 335 6806

Valkeakosken liikuntapiste Kerhomajankatu 5 Tel. 03 584 3155

Kuntokeskus Kanava Apiankatu 1 Tel. 044 032 3457

Liikuntakeskus EasyFit Koskikara, 2. krs Valtakatu 9–11

SHOPPING CENTRES Koskikara Valtakatu 9–11

Valkeakosken Torikeskus Hakalantie 1

BUS STATION Apiankatu 4

TRAVEL SERVICE Matkahuolto agent MKM-Tech Oy Apiankatu 4 Tel. 050 313 4605

POLICE Apiankatu 5 Tel. 0295 415 032 / permits0295 440 131 / telephone exchange

POST OFFICE Main post office Hakalantie 1 Tel. 020 071 000

RIDING STABLESHaapamäen Talli Vanha Rutajärventie 75 Tel. 040 486 4725

Ilolan ratsutalli Vedentaantie 30 Tel. 03 588 9227

Eurotalli Oy riding stables Pyörönmaantie 500 Tel. 0400 779 177

SS-talli Oy riding school Kapakanmäki 22 Tel. 03 543 6279

SAUNA SPA Aino klinikat Toijalantie 286 Tel. 0500 607 553

TAXI Apiankatu 4 Valtakatu 9–11 Tel. 03 106 2500

TENNISKerhomaja tennis hall (indoor) Kerhomajankatu 5 Tel. 03 584 5622

Lotilan tennis hall (indoor) Lotilantie 25 Tel. 03 584 5622

Hotelli Waltikka (outdoor) Hakalantie 6 Tel. 03 577 11

Kerhomaja (outdoor) Kerhomajankatu 5 Tel. 040 335 6803

Tehtaan kenttä tennis courts (outdoor/clay) Niementie Tel. 03 584 5622

Tourist office, Kanavanranta 3, 37600 Valkeakoski Tel. 040 335 6051 • matkailu@valkeakoski.fi www.valkeakoski.fi/matkailu

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Dramatised sightseeing tours

The lady knows! Our gutsy Valkeakoski native left her boots in the bus, and we need to go and get them together. During this dramatised sightseeing tour, “Hiki-Iita” has a lot to say about the brand new town of Valkeakoski in 1963. It is so modern!

Duration 1 h, prices from 85 €/group. In Finnish only.

Guided sightseeing tours

Expert guides for town and theme tours all year round both by bus and on foot.

Sample theme tours:

• Artists’ life in the old days • Huittula village tour • Statue to statue sightseeing walk in town centre • Juuso Walden’s Valkeakoski • Walk around Apia bay • Rapola ridge and hill fort

Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English. Prices from 50 € / group.

Reservations at tourist office.

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