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Askola

Municipality in Uusimaa, Finland

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Overview

Askola is a municipality in the eastern part of Uusimaa. The administrative center is the urban area of Askola, but the largest urban area is the southeastern village of Monninkylä.

Sights and activities

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Johannes Linnankoski's Childhood Home
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Johannes Linnankosken nuoruudenkoti
The first home of Johannes Linnankoski (1869–1913), one of the famous authors of Finland. He was born in the Vakkola village.
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Johannes Linnankoski's Statue
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Johannes Linnankosken patsas
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The Potholes of Askola
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Askolan hiidenkirnut
A rocky slope in Askola features a set of cylindrical glacial potholes, called hiidenkirnu in Finnish.
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Askola Local Museum
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Askolan Kotiseutumuseo
A local museum.
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Askola Church
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Askolan kirkko
A timber church from 1799 by Matti Åkergren.
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Peikkorinne Animal Farm
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Peikkorinteen kotieläinpiha
An animal farm near the Juornaankylä village. Also includes a pet store and cat kennel.
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Porvoo River
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Porvoonjoki
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Askola Arena
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Askola-Areena
A local sport center.
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Mon-Sat 08:00-21:00, Sun 10:00-21:00
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Askola Disc Golf Track
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Askolan frisbeegolfrata
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Monaco Gym
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A modern fitness centre.
Hours
24/7
Price
Personal trainers: €60–80; gym memberships: occasional €8, month €35, 10-time €60, year €360
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Monninkylä Outdoor Pool
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Monninkylän maauimala
A popular outdoor swimming pool in Monninkylä. Only used in summer.
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Valkjärvi Beach
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Valkjärven uimaranta
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat4 places

Askolanpark Restaurant
Address
Pappilantie 4
Phone
+358 50 565 9972, +358 50 514 2312
Website
askolanparkrestaurant.fi
Restaurant Prestbacka
Ravintola Prestbacka
A restaurant at the manor area in the Huuvari village.
Address
Myrskyläntie 526
Phone
+358 400 804 883
Website
prestbacka.fi
Pizzeria Dumani
A kebab pizzeria in Monninkylä.
Address
Kolisevantie 2
Phone
+358 19 643 444
Website
pizzeriadumani.fi
Tuorila Home Bakery
Tuorilan Kotileipomo
A confectionery in Monninkylä.
Address
Meijeritie 4
Phone
+358 44 976 8943
Website
tuorilankotileipomo.fi

Drink2 places

Cafés

Cafe Silja Marie
A lunch café along the Highway 55.
Address
Meijeritie 2
Phone
+358 41 3137008
Website
cafesiljamarie.fi

Bars and nightclubs

Nilsi mökk
Address
Riita-arontie 276

Sleep2 places

Villa Nesto & Villa Berta
A rental cottages.
Address
Monninkyläntie 208
Phone
+358 40 091 2118
Website
villa-nesto.fi
Abborsjö Bed & Breakfast
A rental double rooms of the Abborsjö Farm on a lakeside in Finnish countryside surroundings.
Address
Sorvasuontie 601
Phone
+358 400 417701
Website
abborsjo.fi

Shop3 places

Grocery stores

Sale Askola
A grocery store in Askola.
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:00-21:00, Sat 08:00-21:00, Sun 09:00-19:00
Address
Terveystie 2
Phone
+358 10 76 59710
Website
s-kaupat.fi
Sale Monninkylä
A grocery store in Monninkylä.
Hours
Mon–Fri 07:00-21:00, Sat 08:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-21:00
Address
Meijeritie 14
Phone
+358 10 76 59700
Website
s-kaupat.fi

Others

Uljas Distilléry & Brewery Oy
A distillery founded in 2022 on the Pelto-Uljas farm.
Address
Uljaantie 8
Directions
in Monninkylä
Phone
+358 500 439 112
Website
uljasdb.fi

Getting there and around

Getting there

Askola is around 60 km northeast of Helsinki and around 20 km north of Porvoo. The main thoroughfare in the municipality is Highway 55 between Porvoo and Mäntsälä.

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Getting around

By taxi
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Helsinki Vantaa Airport

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Read before you go to Askola

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Travel tips

Driving in Finland

Finland is the most sparsely populated country in the European Union. Outside the major cities, driving is usually the most practical way to get around.

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UnderstandAskola is a rural municipality. The Askola parish was part of Porvoo until 1639, when it became a chapel parish, and finally became independent in 1896.

Get inAskola is around 60 km northeast of Helsinki and around 20 km north of Porvoo. The main thoroughfare in the municipality is Highway 55 between Porvoo and Mäntsälä.

Get aroundGet around by local bus, car, bike, or on foot.

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ConnectFinland in general lacks internet cafes as most of the people have connections in their home and in their pocket, and Askola is no exception.

Stay safeIn emergencies, 112 (free from all phones). This includes social services, although for non-urgent matters you could contact the social services directly.

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