Town in Pirkanmaa, Finland
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Nokia is a small city (pop. 34,000 in 2020) on the banks of the Nokianvirta (Kokemäenjoki) River in Western Finland, some 15 km to the west of Tampere.
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More than 5 km long nature trail with varying terrain and scenery. The campfire on the shores of Lake Vihnusjärvi can be reached almost all the way with wagons.
A beautiful day's walking trail in a quiet hospital area on the shores of Lake Pyhäjärvi. At the edge of the large grass field there are swings and a small climbing frame, in the area it is possible to go around the path of thoughts with calming tasks. In summer, there are sheep in the hut.
Nokia's primary attraction, this is the swankiest spa and hotel in Finland featuring lots of liquid fun for the whole family. Tropical pool department 1500 m² in size, Finland’s longest water slide, bubbling hot and ice-cold pools, a flowing river, a games area, a golf simulator, a gym, a bowling alley, different types of sauna and pampering treatments. You'll probably need some liquid refreshment after paying the bill though, as day pass prices start at €25 per head. But on the plus side, you can meet there Russians without having to travel to Russia, especially in the winter.
A relatively new bowling hall at Pirkkalaistie 1, Nokia offers 8-tracks of bowling with a bar serving hamburgers and beer and mixed drinks.
If you want to meet local DIY enthusiasts, visit the hacklab on a Thursday evening.
Rounionkatu 63, serves good kebabs and pizzas 'til 21:00. Kebabs are priced €3.50 - €6 and pizzas around €6. Soft drinks. Beer to go.
Välikatu 18, is a good restaurant where a hungry tourist can find reasonably priced steaks, fish plates, pizzas, pastas and burgers. Daily lunch menu. The kitchen closes daily at 21:00 after which the place serves as a bar.
Year-round camping site and cottages on a cape of the Pyhäjärvi lake. Free Wi-Fi. There are cheaper "camping cottages" and more expensive "holiday cottages", as well as caravan lots and a tent area.
Local buses which are part of Tampere local transport Nysse network connect Nokia centre to Tampere centre every 30 minutes.
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