EXPERINECE URJALA

Lammiharju DiscGolfPark is a beginner-friendly course for disc golf enthusiasts, set in the scenic surroundings of Lammiharju. The course is free to play, but players are asked to be considerate of other users of the area.

The course has 18 holes and runs partly along a fitness trail and through forest terrain. It also offers challenges for more experienced players. The first part of the course circles a gravel pit, after which it continues into the forested area around the fitness trail.

A special feature of the course is its four downhill holes, the longest reaching up to 124 metres. More demanding fairways have been built in the forest section of the course.

• Disc golf discs can be borrowed from the Urjala Library.
• In winter, the area is reserved for cross-country skiers.

Pölkinvuori Garden World is a diverse over 8-hectare destination combining a forest garden, flower park, plant nursery, nature trails, and a café. The varied landscape ranges from waterside scenery to dramatic rocky cliffs, and the area features a stunning viewpoint where the forested horizon stretches over 40 km into the distance.

Highlights:

• Viewpoint terrace and kota – an 87-metre cliff and a kota (Lapp hut) for up to 15 people (rental from €10/hour), equipped with fire and necessary supplies.
• Café Lasikivi – a three-level wooden building with glass walls and spacious terraces. The café offers sweet and savoury treats, including gluten-free and lactose-free options.
• Garden and nursery – a wide selection of Finnish and locally produced plants, as well as plants grown on site.
• Nature trails and floral displays – a 1 km route through the flower park and forest, with connections to the village association’s hiking trails. The flowering season continues from spring to autumn, from tulips to rhododendrons, roses, lilies, and prairie plants.

Entrance to the garden shop and café is free of charge. The park area itself has an entrance fee and attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year.

For groups: Guided tours, coffee service, and tailored packages from 20 € per person.

More information:
+358 40 050 5073

The Hakkila Mobile Route brings the past of Hakkila village to life through stories. The route leads through landscapes where local traditions, stories, and historical events are revealed with the help of a mobile application. As you walk along the route, you will hear stories about the people, livelihoods, and everyday life that have shaped this unique village environment.

The route is suitable for anyone interested in local history, cultural landscapes, and a storytelling way of exploring the surroundings – at your own pace while enjoying nature. Downloading and using the app on your phone is free of charge.

The historic ironworks village of Nuutajärvi and its old buildings are today protected heritage sites under the Finnish Heritage Agency.

In the premises of the Design Museum, the glass factory’s former brewery, known as the prykäri, once operated. The museum features an impressive collection of glassware produced in Nuutajärvi, dating back to the 19th century.

An enchanting tourist route on the border of Satakunta and Pirkanmaa. The nationally recognized Taikayöntie tourist route runs from Urjala through Punkalaidun to Huittinen. Within Urjala itself, the route also makes a pleasant loop around Lake Rutajärvi. Along Taikayöntie (Road 230) and Nuutajärventie you will find a significant number of services for visitors and holiday residents.

When you set off from Urjala’s church village, for example from the market square, towards Punkalaidun, you will pass the impressive Urjala Church and local shops before arriving in Urjalankylä. Along the way you will see place names such as Hunninko and Kiimankulma.

You could also stop by the Väinö Linna Route, which you can explore independently or by booking a guided tour with the Urjala Tourist Guides.

A guided route through the landscapes behind the Under the North Star trilogy.
The guided Väinö Linna Route is perfect for anyone interested in history and literature who wants to experience the landscapes of this Finnish classic.

Lintukoto is a permanent exhibition of glass birds designed by artist and professor Oiva Toikka (1931–2019).
Toikka’s birds were produced in Nuutajärvi for more than 40 years. Lintukoto tells the story of both the birds and Oiva Toikka.

This slow-flowing canoe route starts in Urjalankylä at the Astalantie launching site and ends at Kuokkalankoski. The route is 53 km long and is navigable throughout the summer. 🛶

Many of these sites, protected under the Antiquities Act, are located on private land. However, trenches are freely accessible to the public in the Urjala museum area.

World War I Field Fortifications
Between 1915 and 1917, Russian forces began constructing an extensive belt of field fortifications to defend against a possible German attack. From this period, a large area of trenches and fortifications can still be seen in Urjalankylä.