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Ikaalinen

City in Pirkanmaa, Finland

Photo: Tiia Monto, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Ikaalinen is a town in Finland. It is situated about 50 km from Tampere to northwest.

Sights and activities

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Kovero Heritage Farm
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Koveron perinnetila
Kovero Crown Tenant Farm features everyday life at a farm during the beginning of the 1900s in the Seitseminen backwoods area. Visitors may go to greet the farm's animals.
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Ikaalisten kylpylä Spa
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat2 places

Sodexo Ravintola Ilona
Address
Eino Salmelaisen katu 20
Directions
IDEA-kampus
Phone
+358 44 755 4540
Website
sodexo.fi
Ravintola Sofia
Address
Jyllinkatu 3
Directions
Jyllin Kodit
Website
jyllinkodit.fi

Sleep1 place

Toivolansaari Camping
Cottages and camping area for tents and caravans. The shared bathrooms, toilets and cooking room are available for guests.
Address
Toivolansaarentie 3
Website
toivolansaari.fi

Getting there and around

Getting there

Long distance buses from Helsinki, Tampere, Seinäjoki, Vaasa and Kankaanpää. For timetables of ordinary coaches, see Matkahuolto.

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Tampere-Pirkkala Airport

Tampere / Pirkkala · International · TMP

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Spas

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UnderstandThe current shape and development of the town dates back to the late 19th century, when the forest industry was established in the area and the first sawmills were set up.

Get inLong distance buses from Helsinki, Tampere, Seinäjoki, Vaasa and Kankaanpää. For timetables of ordinary coaches, see Matkahuolto.

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Overview

Sights and activities

Kovero Heritage Farm

Ikaalisten kylpylä Spa