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Urjalan taikametsä kuva Teemu Mörsky

URJALA
– A STATE OF MIND

Discover Nuutajärvi Glass Village, follow the Väinö Linna Route, and explore local attractions, events, and services.

Urjala offers a unique combination of nature experiences, culture, and local flavors

Accommodation options include hotels, campsites, manor houses, and cozy guesthouses.

Stay in Urjala

Places to stay range from hotels and campsites to manor houses and guesthouses.

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image Simo Pukkinen

Events in Urjala

Experience Urjala’s vibrant cultural offerings throughout the year.

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Väinö Linna Route, a guided route through the landscapes that inspired Väinö Linna’s Under the North Star trilogy.

Väinö Linna Route

A guided route through the landscapes that inspired Väinö Linna’s Under the North Star trilogy.

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Kyläkahvila in Urjala

Cafes and Restaurants

Urjala has a diverse selection of cafés and eateries.

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The market in Urjala is held every Friday.

Market Day in Urjala

At the Urjala market, tradition meets the spirit of the times. Market day every Friday from 7 am to 2 pm.

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Taikayöntie, an enchanting tourist route

Taikayöntie

An enchanting tourist route on the border of Satakunta and Pirkanmaa.

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Discover local shops and charming boutiques in Urjala

Shopping in Urjala

A helpful collection of information and answers to frequently asked questions.

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Nuutajärvi Glass Village in Urjala

Nuutajärvi Glass Village

Finland’s oldest glass village, where a historic artisan village invites visitors to explore traditional glassmaking and craftsmanship.

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Good to Know About Urjala

Good to Know

Information package with information and frequently asked questions with answers!

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Urjala’s beautiful lake landscapes, strong craft traditions, and vibrant culture offer experiences and activities for visitors.

Urjala is a municipality with a population of just under 5,000, founded in 1868.

The Nuutajärvi Glass Village, home to the oldest glassworks in Finland still in operation, is located in Urjala.

One of Urjala’s most famous residents was Väinö Linna, whose Under the North Star trilogy vividly portrays the local way of life and dialect of Urjala.

Urjala distance map in visit urjala site

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We’d love to hear it! All ideas—big or small—help us make Urjala an even more welcoming and enjoyable destination for visitors.

Urjalan nähtävyydet kuvat Rami Valonen
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