ART AND CULTURE EVENTS ACTIVITIES FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION
Hopealinjat, Hopearavintolat & Höyrylaiva Tarjanne Laukontori 10 LH 2, 33200 Tampere Tel. +358 10 422 5600 asiakaspalvelu@hopealinja.fi | www.hopealinjat.fi
Hopealinjat 12 and Hopea ravintolat offer lake tourism experiences in Finland’s most beautiful lake landscape. Our cruises will take you to Lake Pyhäjärvi, surrounded by green ridges, the blue open water of Lake Näsijärvi and the gentle waves of Lake Vanajavesi. Our ships set off from the Laukontori harbour to destinations including Viikinsaari, Visavuori and Hämeenlinna. We traffic from the Mustalahti harbour in Tampere via Ruovesi to Virrat on board the historical steamship S/S Tarjanne. Our package combines delicious meals, friendly service and magnificent lake views. See and experience Lakeland! • RUOVESI
Toriseva gorge lake and nature trail Torisevajärvientie 493 (Kt 66), Virrat www.virrat.fi
Toriseva’s gorge lakes flow next to road 66, about 5 km from the centre of Virrat in the direction of Ruovesi. The lakes in the deep long trench are Alainen (Lower), Keskinen (Central) and Yläinen (Upper Toriseva). Their breathtaking scenery entices you to stop and explore magnificent views. The 6 km long Toriseva nature trail winds through the area’s forests, the edge of the creek and on top of the steep Alainen Toriseva cliffs. The trail begins at Alainen Toriseva’s coffee house – open in summer. •
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Helvetinjärvi National Park
Vilppulankoski marina
Location and arrival instructions, see website www.luontoon.fi/helvetinjarvi | www.ruovesi.fi
Kirkkotie 5, 35700 Vilppula www.visittaidekaupunki.fi
Helvetinjärvi National Park is a rugged wilderness and forest area in the Ruovesi municipality. Helvetinjärvi covers an area of approximately 50 km². In addition to a day trip hut and campfire sites, the park offers marked trails and camping sites. Helvetinkolu, at the south-eastern tip of the lake, is a rift valley 40 metres long, 2.5 metres wide and 38 metres deep. Helvetinkolu is one of the park’s most popular destinations. Along the way, visitors can also get acquainted with Lake Haukkajärvi and its sandy beaches. •
Within the tourist district you’ll find a marina, kid-friendly beach, popular traffic park and playground, beach volley field, bookable sauna and beach restaurant. The fishy Vilppulankoski rapids, where you can fish both for trout and salmon, are located within a walking distance. There are fishing platforms for physically challenged by the rapids. Within the Vilppulankoski tourist district is located also a tidy caravan area. •
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RUOVESI 14 Travelling in the Heart of Finland
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