Tyrvää and Mouhijärvi churches are contemporaries and share many similarities. Both brick buildings were designed by architect P. J. Gylich, and they resemble each other externally. Inside, the dome structures of the ceilings are similar, as are the white pulpits adorned with gold decorations. The first preaching house for Mouhijärvi residents was built in the … Continued
Otamus is an “experience park” maintained by the Häijää School District Residents’ Association, located in Salmi, Sastamala. At Otamus, you’ll find a summer café, a lean-to shelter and barbecue spots, guest docks, a boat launch, a rocky swimming area with piers, spring water, 27 information boards about nature and history, an info point, and nature … Continued
The Ritajärvi Nature Reserve was established in spring 2015 by a protection decision of the Pirkanmaa ELY Centre. Covering 127 hectares, the area is located in the heart of Sastamala, at the center of a triangle formed by the towns of Vammala, Häijää, and Kiikoinen. The distance to Vammala is 20 km, to Tampere 50 … Continued
Manta and Annastuuna Rowboats During June–August, you can head out on the water with Visit Sastamala’s rowboats from the shore near Sastamala Main Library. The price is €10 per boat for up to three hours. You can also rent a boat for the entire weekend for €50, with pickup by Friday at 3:30 PM and … Continued
As early as the 1680s, the people of Keikyä had a small chapel, which was dismantled and its materials reused for a larger church completed in 1830. In the early 1900s, history repeated itself: the congregation once again found its preaching house too modest. It was replaced, and its materials were used for Keikyä’s third … Continued
In 2017, Sastamala celebrated the well-known folk healer Amanda Jokinen, also known as Tyrvää Manta (1853–1922). Her life’s work and the surrounding nature is honored by a nature trail that winds near the middle of the city through hilly terrain of the new Ranta-Kukkuri residential area. The trail, named after Tyrvää Manta who used various … Continued
A stunning, modern event and celebration venue that honors its rich history, located on the shores of Lake Rautavesi. The bright and spacious facilities are ideal for everything from important family celebrations to corporate marketing and training events, as well as popular club nights. The venue comfortably accommodates gatherings ranging from small teams to large … Continued
Welcome to our cozy restaurant and cafe near the town centre of Sastamala!
Wanha-Harsu is a genuine museum home in Karkku, Sastamala. Open year-round by request.
Tyrvää’s Literary Road and Rautavesi’s cultural landscape can be combined into a circular tour that is approximately 45 kilometers long, offering a truly memorable journey for those interested in the roots of literary life. The eye can rest on an ancient cultural landscape surrounded by water. Along the way, there are numerous signs of past … Continued