Nature & Exercise
Find your strength in Ylöjärvi’s nature
Enjoy exercise, fresh outdoor air and the peace of nature? You’ll find all of these in Ylöjärvi! Seitseminen National Park, Riuttaskorpi Recreational Forest and many other signposted trails bring the joys of hiking and exercise to everyone – from beginners to enthusiasts. If you’re looking for more challenges, check out the Ylöjärvi Retkelle map service for less well-known trails and destinations.
This page also provides top tips for biking, swimming and other water activities. Relax and let us guide you to peaceful natural spots!
Find the best trips in Ylöjärvi
Browse all destinations, pick your favourite, and escape into nature.
Charter Cruises in Tampere
You can book the whole ship and crew just for your group. You decide the amount of hours and service you want. Own drinks and food are welcome on our boats. Several catering options...
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..
Forest Walk with Llamas
Get to know the enchanting llamas and do a refreshing forest walk with them, empowering from nature, enjoying the scent of the trees and leaving the stress behind. In Villa Alpaca we let you just rest..
Accommodation by the Berry Farm of Särkilammi
You can book a cozy room at the berry farm for even just one night. We also provide a self-catering kitchen, WC, shower, and a grilling hut. Additionally, you can enjoy the wonderful warmth of our woo..
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...
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...
Hevonkuusi – Private Forest Experience
Enjoy nature on a day trip or get a wonderful experience while staying overnight in the lean-to! Hevonkuusi private forest is a safe, fenced area reserved for private use, a piece of beautiful Finnish..
Jylhänkoski Waterfall
We have our very own Niagara Falls, only the scale is smaller! Jylhänkoski is a small, refreshing waterfall sight, located in the area of Kuru village in Ylöjärvi city. The waterfall flows in the m..
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..
Riuttaskorpi Forest
Riuttaskorpi forest is an area in Kuru, Ylöjärvi, where you can go and enjoy the nature. There are around 15 kilometers of marked trails with four parking lots and five campfire places/sheds. You ca..
Kuttuniska Trail
Kuttuniska trail can be found in Kuru (Ylöjärvi), by the Karjula river. The trail is a 3,5 kilometer route and you get to see the Karjula river from both sides. Kuttuniska is also part of the hiking..
Pikku-Ahvenisto Campfire Site
Pikku-Ahvenisto campfire site is located next to lake Pikku Ahvenisto in the esker area of Ylöjärvi. There is a fireplace shelter with flue, toilet and firewood shed. The campfire site is located al..
Ruukinkoski Campfire Site
Ruukinkoski campfire site can be found halfway along the route called Kuttuniska trail. There are a fireplace shelter, toilet, firewood shed and views to the Karjula river. The campfire site can be fr..
Port of Kuru
The port of Kuru is a great place to stop while boating on Näsijärvi. At the port of Kuru you can find guest spots for boats. It is a great place to stop for a while with a place for campfire and a ..
Ylöjärvi Indoor Swimming Pool and Sports Centre
Ylöjärvi Indoor Swimming Pool and Sports Centre facility offers two 25-metre lanes, a cold plunge pool, children’s teaching and paddling pool, and a slide. There is also a gym and opportunities fo..
Serlapuisto Beach
Beautiful sandy and child-friendly beach in Siivikkala by the lake Näsijärvi. The services include an ice cream kiosk in the summer as well as changing rooms and toilets. At Serlapuisto you will al..
Aro Beach
Beatiful beach by the lake Keijärvi with changing rooms, toilets and a football court. Toilets are located near the parking lot...
Hevossaari Beach
You can find both sand and grass on Hevossaari beach. The beach is shallow, so it is child-friendly. You can also use the pier on the beach to take a dip in Lake Keihäsjärvi. There are changing roo..
Lepojärvi Beach
The sandy Lepojärvi beach is located next to the beautiful lake Lepojärvi. There are changing rooms and toilets located at the beach...
Villa Guru
High-quality villa for both family holidays as well as for meeting use. The villa is located close to Tampere in Kuru, Ylöjärvi, on the shores of Lake Kuorejärvi. Main house 85 m2 + loft 18 m2 + la..
Cottage Toivon Tupa
Toivon tupa is a summer cottage by the lake Näsijärvi. There are beds for six visitors in two separate buildings, four in the cottage and two in the sauna’s dressing room. There is a grill for..
Sauna on Wheels Glamping in Tahlo
Relax in Finnish nature’s embrace: discover the luxury of Tahlo’s sauna on wheels glamping experience by the lake Näsijärvi. Sleep in a hand-made sauna wagon. Experience a night in the heart o..
Seitseminen National Park
Experience how crofters used to make their living in these remote backwoods at the heritage farm at Kovero. Learn about the park's flora and fauna at the pleasant Seitseminen Nature Centre – the bes..
Tiitiäinen Forest
The Forest of Tiitäinen contains a number of spruces, pines, and aspens that go up to the heights. The twenty-seven hectare forest is located in the vicinity of the Ylöjärvi town centre, right next..
Trees Nature Trail around Lake Veittijärvi
The Trees nature trail features information boards about 14 species of trees growing in Finland. The boards also tell you about how these species have been used in different times for purposes such as..
Seitseminen Nature Centre
The Seitseminen Nature Centre is a treasure trove of nature information and a year-round base for hikers. Its exhibitions take you on a hike through a deep forest. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee. ..
Pikku-Ahvenisto Nature Trail
The lakeside Pikku-Ahvenisto nature trail is ideal for nature excursions. The nature trail is located next to Lake Pikku-Ahvenisto in the esker area of Ylöjärvi. Going round the lake, the trail is e..
Teivo Stairs and Outdoor Gym
Teivo offers a great workout spot in the middle of the nature! After you take the climb up the 161 stairs of Teivo, you find a versatile outdoor gym waiting for you...
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..
Keihäänmaa Campfire Site
Keihäänmaa campfire site is located in Viljakkala, Ylöjärvi. There is a campfire place, a firewood shed and a toilet...
Haavisto Campfire Site
Haavisto campfire site is located along the Haavisto hiking trail. There is a fireplace shelter with flue, toilet and a firewood shed...
The Beach and Park Area of Räikkä
The beautiful and close-to-nature beach of Räikkä is located in a wide park area called Räikkä. At the child-friendly beach you will find a swimming pier, toilets and changing rooms. During the ba..
Räikkä Cross-Country Skiing Trail
The cross-country skiing trail of Räikkä area will be snowed as soon as the weather is favorable. The length of the trail depends on the snow situation, the longest trail is about 1,6 kilometers. Th..
Skate Park Ylöjärvi
Ylöjärvi has a 1,500 square meter skate park full of things to do. You can find the skate park in Elovainio area in Ulkoilijantie, behind the training center Valo. The park has plenty of space for ..
Haveri Beach
Sandy beach by the beautiful lake Kyrösjärvi. Changing rooms and toilets are awailable. In addition, you can find a volleyball court, playground and outdoor gym at Haveri beach...
Murto Beach
Murto beach is located next to the beautiful lake Keijärvi. Road Keijärventie will take you to the beach. Here you can either play in the grass or chill on the sandy beach. In Murto beach you can fi..
Mutala Beach
Mutala beach is located next to the beautiful lake Näsijärvi. The beach is situated in the small village of Mutala and there are changing rooms and toilet available...
Karhe Beach
Karhe beach is located in the small village of Karhe, next to Karhejärvi. There are changing rooms and toilet at the beach...
Kurki Beach
Kurki beach is located next to lake Kyrösjärvi. Kurki beach is a beautiful child-friendly, sandy beach, where you can also lay down on the grass or go swimming from the pier. Changing rooms and to..
Hoppanen Beach
Hoppanen beach is located next to lake Näsijärvi. The beach is shallow, so suitable for children. There are changing rooms and toilets available...
Voionranta
Voionranta provides high-class premises for meetings and representation. A location in Ylöjärvi just 20 minutes from Tampere makes it convenient for everyone. This unique destination offers you a re..
Tahlo Ventures: Luxury Accommodation, Glamping and Adventures by Lake Näsijärvi
Rainbow-friendly Tahlo Ventures is a family business and the history of the nearly 500-year-old Tahlo farm dates back to 1585. Tahlo is one of the oldest farms in the region and you can find it on the..