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Town of Orivesi in Pirkanmaa, Finland
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A domestic animal farm: horses and ponies, donkeys, goats, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs and cats, chickens and ducks.
Eräjärven kivimuseo
Museum maintained by the Eräjärvi association. Rock types, minerals and gemstones, including synthetic ones. Many minerals have been found in Eräjärvi; tickets to the Viitaniemi quarry and a map to free ones can be bought from the museum. Minerals that can be found include the rarities väyrynenite and hurlbutite. More common finds are tpurmaline, beryl and topaz.
Attractions include an ancient sacrificial site called the Church of the Nuns and an old earthen pit. The water is ideal for canoeing.
An islet on a lake, on top of which stands a mysterious white structure that resembles the "Star of David". To this day, no reliable information about the builders has been preserved.
A fenland bog with diverse biotopes. The area includes a longitudinal woodland trail of about three kilometres in length. The name means "cloudberry bog"
Good opportunities for hiking and berry and mushroom picking. The rocky islands, straits and bay coves of the northern part of Lake Pukalajärvi offer a sheltered environment for, e.g., kayaking and fishing.
Chain restaurant with Mexican-style food.
Accommodation in the former collage (Oriveden opisto). The venue is used for courses, celebrations, exhibitions and other activities, including the Philosophy Days (Oriveden filosofiapäivät). Mostly en suite single and twin rooms in three buildings. Wi-Fi and linen included. Communal kitchen, free parking. Tell about pets at booking.
Three rooms, two of which can be combined. Equipment rental and programme services, primarily for groups. Celebrations and catering.
Cottages for 4–8 persons (20–85 m²) by the shore of Längelmävesi. Boat, private sauna, fireplace, kitchen facilities and lake views.
Former village school. Accommodation in the renovated former teacher's apartment (49 m², 2–3 persons) and in outhouses (2+2+1, à 10 m²). Also camping possible. Self-service cleaning. Sauna in the yard, heated by agreement (also for non-stayers). The apartment has a kitchen. Breakfast basket included except for campers and long stays. Also café (which uses the treats of the garden and the surrounding nature) and shops with local food, handicraft and old second-hand items (open for guests).
Market place. The odd stall may be found any day, but on market days the assortment is richer. Selling the berries you picket, handicraft or other market fare is free (no taxes for berries you picked, but you are responsible for hygiene etc.) and allowed when there is no happening and you pick a non-reserved lot. If you need electricity or generate trash, check with the municipal office. Water, toilet etc. available from the K-supermarket by agreement (€15).
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