Art Installation – “Yltä ja alta” (Up and Under)
This impressive land art piece designed by the American artist Nancy Hold was completed in 1998. The tunnels of the art work align with the cardinal directions and the ponds of the peace are referred ..
Pyhäjärvi and Näsijärvi Canoeing Services
The canoeing services on Pyhäjärvi and Näsijärvi were strongly developed in 2021. Both lakes have now their own canoeing routes and services. Especially on the side of Lake Näsijärvi there are s..
Church of Ylöjärvi
Throughout its 150-year history, the Church of Ylöjärvi has always been the focal point of the local landscape. Situated in the center of the rural municipality, the Church of Ylöjärvi has retaine..
Paijala Beach
Paijala beach is a small but beautiful sandy beach with changing rooms and toilets. It is located on the shore of the idyllic lake Kyrösjärvi...
Tree Mountain
Initiated in 1982, Tree Mountain is an environmental art project designed to increase humanity’s commitment to securing ecological, social and cultural well-being. Tree Mountain is elliptical in sh..
Kuusela Beach
Kuusela beach is located next to the lake Näsijärvi. The beach has changing rooms and toilets. You can also use the pier at Kuusela beach for swimming...
Remains of Efrain Martin’s Croft
Remains of Efraim Martin's croft and the memorial sign to the croft are located in Ylöjärvi. Haunting of the Martin Croft was a poltergeist phenomenon in Ylöjärvi in 1885. The case received..
Kuru Open Air Museum and Ensign Stål’s Cabin
Kuru Open Air Museum is open in summer. Its main attraction is Ensign Stål’s cabin, where Finland’s national poet J. L. Runeberg was inspired by the tales of Ensign Polviander. There are a total ..
Kimmo Schroderus: Alamökki Sculpture
The sculpture Alamökki (“The Lower Hut”) was revealed in 2018. It was mounted to honor the long career of the Finnish rock band Eppu Normaali. The band is originally from Ylöjärvi. The idea for..
Ylöjärvenharju Esker
Welcome to the most important outdoor recreation area in Ylöjärvi! Ylöjärvenharju is an esker in the southern part of the town running in an east-west direction. The area has a ski trail in winter..