VLK Matkailuesite Engl. 2009 - Valkeakoski

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CONTENTSVALKEAKOSKI • INFO 4–5HOUSING FAIR IN VALKEAKOSKI 6–21VALKEAKOSKI – A COSY STRAWBERRY PLACELiving 22–27Business and industry 28–29Education 30–32VALKEAKOSKIis a cosy strawberry placein the Pirkanmaa region.In this brochure you will findmany good reasons to spenda holiday here – or even tomake Valkeakoski your home.MAPS 33–35LAKESIDE ACTIVITIES AND LAKE CRUISES 36–39SIGHTSRapola, Mannerheim collection,Sääksmäki Local Museum and Voipaala 40–41Visavuori 42–43Myllysaari museums:Valkeakoski City Museum,Finnish Football Museum andKauppilanmäki Open-air Museum 44–45Churches 46–47CULTURAL EVENTSTheatre 48Music 49–50Exhibitions 51LEISURESports 52–57Children 58–59ACCOMMODATION 60–61www.valkeakoski.fiDIRECTORYShopping 62–63Restaurants and cafes 64–65Services 66CALENDAR OF EVENTS 67PUBLISHER: The city of Valkeakoski, Marketing Communications EDITOR: Petri Ahonen, Reetta Hynynen,Anneli Reittu, Juha Salmi, Marjut Suokas LAYOUT: Vilma Nurmi TYPOGRAPHY AND MAP DRAWINGS:Tiina Kuoppala PHOTOGRAPHS: Seppo Helpiö, Minna Hänninen, Kimmo Kallio, Pauli Kiuru, Kimmo Koivula,Timo Kukkonen, Janne Kulosaari, Tiina Kuoppala, Jorma Kytölä, Mauri Leppälä, Paavo Luokkala, PäiviMerikanto, Juha Myllylä, Rauno Mäntylä, Hannu Puukko, Tommi Rantala, Henry Rantaniemi, Olli Riihitupa,Tuija Ruuttunen, Jarno Saari, Aki Salminen, Jukka Salminen, Nina Sappinen, Marjut Suokas, Jaana Suorsa,Juha Tamminen, Markku Teerikorpi, Antero Tenhunen, Kimmo Torkkeli, Pirjo Urhonen, Hannu Vallas, ReettaWikström-Tuominen, Outi Virtanen, Jukka Vuokola, Tommi Vuokola, Laura Uimonen, Aero-Kuva Oy, Helifoto,Innoforte, Mainostoimisto SEK & Grey, Scan-Foto BUILDING VISUALIZATIONS: Arkkitehtitoimisto Aarnevon Boehm Oy, CubiCasa Oy, KSOY Arkkitehtuuria, Juho Manka, Kirsti Sivén & Asko Takala Arkkitehdit OyOTHER IMAGE SOURCES: Flinkenberg Oy, Hamk, Laiva Oy Matkailu, Saarioinen Oy, Työväen Musiikkitapahtuma,Valkeakosken Vesiveikot ENGLISH: Johanna Garant PRINTER: Libris Oy, 2009

The table is served with housing treats 6–7Maps, opening hours and tickets 8–9Lintula – a village in a garden city 10–11Energy-efficient construction 12–13Homes for various needs 14–15Unique homes for various tastes 16–17Landscaping on nature’s terms 18–19Tips for fair visitors 20–21Valkeakoski is a cosy strawberry patch forfamilies with children. The Sillanpää family isbuilding a home at the Lintula housing fair area.4142–43 44–45VOIPAALA ART CENTREChanging exhibitions and culturalevents all year round. Children’sculture and summer theatrenext to Rapola ridge.VISAVUORI OFFERSART AND HUMOURThe Visavuori museum complexconsists of the home and atelierof sculptor Emil Wikström andthe best cartoons and paintingsof Kari Suomalainen.FINNISHFOOTBALL MUSEUMThe Myllysaari museums, situatedby the canal, showcase thehistory of Finnish football as wellas the history of Valkeakoski.49 50 54WORKERS´ MUSIC FESTIVALThe event takes place on 22–26July and offers top-quality concerts,dances, sing-along events,theme clubs, lake cruises andmusical treasures of the Finnishlabour movement.SÄÄKSMÄKI SOI!CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVALComposer and cultural forceKari Rydman from Sääksmäki isone of the fathers of the classicalmusic festival on 8–11 July.THE FC HAKA EXPERIENCEThe nine-time Finnish FootballLeague champion and 12-timeFinnish Cup winner, FC Hakaplays on its home field Tehtaankenttä, one of Finland’s mostattractive football fields.MORE ATTRACTIONS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES. READ ON!

VALKEAKOSKI • INFOThe scenery around theSääksmäki suspension bridgeand the Viidennumero areacounts among the most beautifullandscapes in Finland. Thearea is only 10 kilometres awayfrom Valkeakoski city centre.Population 20 531(Sept. 30, 2008)Surface area 372 km 2Land area 272 km 2Lake area 100 km 2Tax rate 18.75Postal code 37600Tel. area code 03From abroad +358City tel. exchange 569 1100Twin townsMaarianhamina Åland islandsKragerø NorwaySokolRussiaVechelde GermanyJelenia Góra PolandNanchang ChinaVALKEAKOSKIa City of Culture and RecreationLocated in the heart of the Häme province, where lakes Mallasvesiand Vanajavesi unite, Valkeakoski is known for its• beautiful natural surroundings• central location• competitive, international industry and commerce• high-quality, inexpensive housing options• extensive educational opportunities• thriving cultural life• world-class athletes in various sports• diverse sport and leisure activitiesThe city combines a modern, well-kept industrial centre andthe ancient rural centre of Sääksmäki, a significant place inFinnish cultural history. There are several ways to experienceValkeakoski – enjoy the urban environment or the peace andquiet of the countryside!Our long and rich history has given the basis for many of ourtourist attractions. The best known of these are the Visavuorimuseum, the Voipaala art centre and the historic Rapola ridgein Sääksmäki, and the Myllysaari museum complex in the citycentre. The city also boasts an exceptional variety of sports andcultural activities and events. Accommodation and other servicesare readily available to suit various tastes and needs.– 4 –

Valkeakoskicity's vision”Valkeakoski is a growingresidential and business citythat offers sophisticatedknow-how and provideshigh-quality services.”Close to Everywhere!Our patron animal is theosprey, or “sääksi” in Finnish.Valkeakoski is situated in a junction of both roads and waterways.It takes 1.5 hours to drive to Helsinki, and only 0.5 hoursto both Tampere and Hämeenlinna. The nearest railway stationsare in Akaa (20 km) and Tampere (35 km).The Pirkkala airport with its international connections is only40 kilometres away.The common alderis our patron plant.– 5 –

HOUSING FAIRSweet Housing DreamsAT THE VALKEAKOSKI HOUSING FAIRiiTHEMAIN THEMES• Housing treats• Energy-efficientconstruction40 homesat the40th housing fairThe 2009 Finnish Housing Fair will be held in Valkeakoski. Thefair showcases a wide range of housing treats: spacious housesclose to nature, beautifully decorated, comfortable homes andvarious solutions for energy-efficient construction.The flexible site plan allows the construction of a diverse rangeof houses. About forty houses at the fair site include both prefabricatedand uniquely designed detached houses, traditional andmodern house designs, one- and two-storey solutions, stone andwooden houses.There are both smaller, reasonably priced houses and larger,unique homes built on site. In addition, there is a row-housecomplex consisting of two buildings.– 6 –

VALKEAKOSKIis just the right sizefor a familywith childrenInnovations in construction technology emphasize energyefficiency. The fair site showcases not only several lowenergyhouses but also two passive houses whose heatingenergy consumption is only 20–25 percent comparedwith conventional houses. Also displayed is a modern“first home” which is easily adaptable to a family’s changingsituation in life.THE TABLE IS SERVEDwith Housing Treats!The 2009 Housing Fair in Valkeakoski is a windowto Finnish detached house construction:• A peaceful, village-like housing area close to nature• One- and two-storey wooden and stone houses• Reasonably priced and sized houses as wellas unique solutions• Innovations in energy-efficient construction technology• Spacious living and comfortable yards on large plots of land• Versatile, exemplary landscaping designs• The latest trends in interior decorationMarisa and Marko Sillanpääare building a 156 m 2 home inthe Lintula housing fair area.The exhibitor is the RautakeskoOy/Rautia chain.The Sillanpää family movedto Valkeakoski from Tampere,where both parents still work,at the beginning of the decade.The family has been veryhappy in Valkeakoski.“For a family with children,Valkeakoski is just the rightsize. The city has great trafficconnections, first-rate municipalservices and excellent recreationalpossibilities for bothadults and children. And mostimportantly: the price-qualityratio of housing is what itshould be”, say the Sillanpääs.The Adventure park at Apia isa favourite place for the wholefamily. See page 58.– 7 –

HOUSING FAIRHOUSINGFAIR AREAThe Valkeakoski HousingFair site is located in theLintula residential area,approx. 3 kilometresnorth of the city centre.ORGANISERSThe city of ValkeakoskiThe Finnish Housing FairCooperative OrganisationOPENING HOURS10 July–9 August 2009,daily 10 am–6 pmTICKETS AND PRICESAdults (ages 16 and over) 18 € / e-ticket 15 €Children (ages 7–15) 10 €• Children ages 0–6 freewhen accompanied by an adultSpecial groups 13 € / e-ticket 12 €• Students, pensioners, disabled personsand soldiersFamily ticket 36 € / e-ticket 30 €• Two adults and children ages 7-15Groups 13 €/person / e-ticket 12 €/person• Min. 15 persons entering at the same time,preferably with advance registrationTwo-day pass 31 €• Allows entry on two consecutive daysTicket sales will end one hour before closing time.E-tickets can be purchased atwww.asuntomessut.fi beginning in spring 2009.Market PlaceBus StationARRIVING AT THE HOUSING FAIRFor guests arriving by car, there is a parking areasituated a few kilometres from the housing fairsite. There are signs guiding to the parking areafrom the main roads. Parking is not allowed inthe vicinity of the fair site.The free fair bus will shuttle non-stop betweenthe parking area, city centre and housing fairentrance. You can stop off at the city centre. Thebuses will run between 9.30 am and 6.30 pm.Parking fee, incl. shuttle bus transportation• 7 € at the ticket booths• 9 € at the parking area exitYou can easily arrive in Valkeakoski by bus. Thereare buses to Valkeakoski from e.g. Tampere,Hämeenlinna and Helsinki 1–3 times an hourduring the housing fair opening hours.The nearest train stations are located in Akaaand in Tampere.More Information: The Housing Fair Office, PL 20, 37601 Valkeakoski, tel. 03 569 1100– 8 –

Changes possibleHOUSING FAIR ATTRACTIONS1 Kodikas house. Suomen Kodikas-Talot Oy2-3 Lintulan Helmi building association.Hämeen Rakennusapu Oy4 Kaustinen 161. Pohjolan Design-Talo Oy5 Kotihelmi 103. Helmitalo Oy6 Rakennustyö KO-TI Oy7 VAAO house. Valkeakoski vocational school8 Kotitalo 156. Rautia9 Onnenhelmi. Helmitalo Oy10 Hoviherra 119K. Kastelli-talot Oy11 Onninkoto. Rakennus ja Puutyö Tähtinen Oy12 Perhehelmi 119. Helmitalo Oy14 Lapilli. H+H Finland Oy (Jämerä-kivitalot)15 Jouhisorsa. Pirkanmaan Kivitalot Oy16 Maxit Ålesund. Maxit Oy17 ENSI first home. Finndomo Oy18 Aurinkotuuli. Puutalokymppi Oy19 Private20 Villa Aurora. Rakennus ja Puutyö Tähtinen Oy21 Paroc Lupaus. Paroc Oy.22 Teijo-Talot Oy / Lähivakuutus23 Onni Omatalo. Finndomo Oy24 Tuffi. H+H Finland Oy (Jämerä-kivitalot)25 Mustarastas. Lappli-talot Oy26 ValmisVeera. Finndomo Oy27 Ilves. Seve Ehituse28 Myresjöhus Kornett. Rakennusalfa Oy29 RTV-Yhtymä Oy30 Pirkanmaan Kivitalot Oy31 Pihlajatar. Älvsbytalo Oy32 Seijantalo. Tiimi-Talot33 Rakennustyö KO-TI Oy34 Valo. Koskisen Oy / Herrala-talot35 TV House. Wienerberger Oy36 Andromeda. VaBe Talot Oy37 Onska. Akaan Muuraus ja Laatoitus Oy38 Hailuoto 153. Pohjolan Design-Talo Oy39 Katajatar. Älvsbytalo Oy40 Additional attraction Visavuori (See page 43)www.valkeakoski.fi • www.asuntomessut.fi– 9 –

HOUSING FAIRLINTULA – a Village in a Garden CityThe Lintula area, situated in northern Valkeakoski about 3 km fromthe city centre, is a new residential area. The first homes in Lintulahave risen at the housing fair site. Lintula is situated near fast road connections,less than a 30 minute drive from Tampere.The Traditional, Life cycle, Scenic, Sun and Innovation theme blocksin the village-like fair area are joined together by the drive-through collectorroad Linnunrata (Milky Way) as well as by pedestrian and bicyclepaths and recreational areas.Lintula is a real strawberry place for families with children who appreciatesafety, peaceful natural surroundings, easy everyday life and goodneighbourhood services and recreational areas.– 10 –

SPACIOUS AND MULTI-FACETED LIVINGThe lush Lintula housing fair area is a combination of bothlevel field areas and wooded plots with sharp slopes. Theaverage plot size of 1300 m 2 allows the construction ofboth one- and two-storey houses as well as varied landscapingsolutions.The site plan and local building specifications permitthe construction of houses of varying shapes and colours.The village-like atmosphere is enhanced by the joint roofshapes and colours in the groups of buildings in each block.The specifications concerning the placement of houses andoutbuildings on the plots are exceptionally liberal.Close to Nature,Near ServicesThere are about 40 homes on displayat the 25-hectare fair site. The entire60-hectare Lintula area will offer housingfor 500 – 600 residents in morethan a hundred detached houses andabout one hundred apartments in smallhousing associations.In the vicinity of Lintula, there is a newtraining, research and business centre.The area, named Valkeakoski Campus,houses e.g. a new upper secondaryschool (see pages 30 –31). A shoppingcentre is also under development inthe neighbourhood.– 11 –

HOUSING FAIRSolutions and InnovationsIN ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTIONValo (Light) is a class ‘A’ lowenergyhouse heated with groundheat. The sunny building site isalso utilized in many ways.The exhibitor is Koskisen OyTaloteollisuus/Herrala-talot.The built environment consumes nearly half of all energy. Itsshare of emissions is equally large. The escalating climate changenecessitates significant improvements in the ecological and energyefficiency of built environments.Energy efficiency is one of the main themes at the ValkeakoskiHousing Fair. The Lintula housing fair area in the growing northernpart of the city is a natural addition to the urban structure ofValkeakoski. The many options in energy-efficient constructionare visibly showcased at the fair.Two of the most interesting homes at the housing fair are passivehouses, in which heating energy consumption is only 20–25 percentcompared to the consumption of a new conventional house.The well-insulated and completely airtight houses have controlledair renewal to ensure healthy room air.In addition, there are several low-energy houses at the fair.About half of the houses have a class ‘A’ energy rating. Manybuilders have chosen to heat their houses with the environmentallyfriendly ground heat. Also showcased are air source heatpumps and solar energy solutions.– 12 –

Active Solar Heating in the Passive HouseThe TV House is a passive house that utilizes solar energy, the heat fromchimney gases and lost heat from air renewal, appliances, lighting and evenhuman body heat. The heat from exhaust air is also recovered efficiently.One of the specialties at the TV House is the outdoor swimming pool whichis heated by solar energy.The home built by Timo Laine for his family was designed byarchitect Timo Ahonen, partly with the help of a viewers’ vote.The TV House has a brick frame and exterior.The exhibitor is Wienerberger Oy.Jorma Piisinen and Ari Lahtishow on TV and online how apassive house is designed andbuilt. Watch the “Joka kodinasuntomarkkinat” programmeon MTV3 and www.tvtalo.fi.Paroc Lupaus (Promise) is a wooden passivehouse which achieves energy efficiency withoutreducing living comfort. The house was designedfor the Mäkinen family by architect KimmoLylykangas. He and VTT Technical ResearchCentre customer manager Jyri Nieminen aredeveloping a passive house design manualfor architect training. The manual, producedunder a Casa Humana grant will be publishedat the Valkeakoski Housing Fair.– 13 –

HOUSING FAIRThe energy efficient Onni Omatalo house by Finndomo OyHOMES for Various Needs and SituationsiAVERAGESIZE OF DETACHEDHOUSES 160 M 2iFLOORSPACEDetached houses88–390 m 2Row house apartments60–75 m 2The Lintula housing fair area showcases a versatile range ofhomes in both detached houses and a two-building row housecomplex.The area showcases several popular wooden prefabricated houseswhich suit the tastes and wallets of many Finns. There are moresmall, reasonably priced fast-to-build houses than at most housingfairs. The prices of homes range from 150,000 to a million euros.The fair also displays several spacious one-storey houses.Several different building methods have been applied in the constructionof fair homes. There are houses made of modules, smalland large elements as well as houses built on site. One of the displayedhouses has been built from start to finish by the students ofthe Valkeakoski vocational school as a part of their studies.Approximately one half of the builders are house manufacturersor construction companies. The rest are private individuals.Some of them have made turnkey contracts; others have takenan active role in building their own house. Almost all are cooperatingwith a house manufacturer or a construction company.– 14 –

ENSI first home.Also displayed at the fairsite is a modern “firsthome” designed for ayoung couple or family.It can be easily expandedand adapted to a family’schanging situations.The design of the houseis based on the winningdesign by Lassi Hackmanin a competition forstudents of architecture.Finndomo Oy has builtthe house for ValkeakoskenOsuuspankkicooperative bank.The two storey wooden house by Lappli-talot Oy.The Maxit stone house by Pirkanmaan Kivitalot Oy.The Kaustinen wooden house by Pohjolan Design-Talo Oy.The Jämerä stone house Tuffi by H+H Finland Oy.– 15 –

HOUSING FAIRUNIQUE HOMES for Various TastesThe wide range of detached houses at the Lintula housing fairarea includes unique, impressive stone houses.The best-known builder at the housing fair is Mika Kallio, anelite Grand Prix motorcycle racer. This is his first year competingin the MotoGP class.Mika Kallio is building a traditional,390 square metre, class Aenergy efficient Jämerä stone houseon a large hill plot. The Lapillihouse has sunny halls, animpressive staircase, curved baywindows and a luxurious saunasection with a jacuzzi. Thespacious garage was designedand equipped to meet the specialrequirements of the outgoing man.Kallio was born in Valkeakoski and lived here for years. Todaythe busy, world-touring Kallio resides in Monaco because of hiswork. ”It is easy to travel to racing events in various parts of theworld from Monaco. If I wasn’t in my current profession, I wouldbe living in Valkeakoski. I am grateful that I can spend my fewholidays here. From my summer house I have made boat tripson the waters near the city, and in winter time I have maintainedmy racing touch on an ice track.””All my friends and relatives are here, so it was natural for me tostart building my own holiday home in Valkeakoski.” The Lintulahousing fair area attracted Kallio because of its peacefulness,proximity to nature, good connections and services. The fact thatthe area will be finished all at once was also a deciding factor.– 16 –

Brothers Mikko and OlliTähtinen are building handsomehomes in Lintula. Although verydifferent from each other, bothprojects emphasize user-friendlydesign, high-quality professionalconstruction and sensible energyeconomy.Villa Aurora is Mikko’s American style house whichutilizes both traditional craftsmanship and state-ofthe-arttechnology.Onninkoto is Olli’s modern but warm and welcominghome. The two-storey stone house, built on a steep slope,was designed as the first home for a young bachelor.The Myresjöhus houseis build by Rakennusalfa Oy.Maxit Ålesundis a stone house with a Norwegiantouch. The builder is PirkanmaanKivitalot Oy.– 17 –

HOUSING FAIRMore than 15,000aquatic and shore plantswere planted on thebanks of the wetlandarea crossing the fairsite. This summer,the lush area willglow with colours.LANDSCAPING on Nature’s TermsThe housing fair at Lintula invests in landscaping, emphasizingnatural and village-like environments. Among other attractions,a scenic wetland area, constructed by widening and moulding aditch flowing across a crop field, brings colour to the area.Stones were laid and more than 15,000 aquatic and shore plantsplanted on the beds of the wetland area. In the centre of the fairsite there is an activity park with various play and exercise facilities,fields for ball games and natural stone benches.Cosy yardson large plots of landThe large plots of land atthe housing fair offer anexcellent setting for impressive,versatile gardens.Art Flourishes at the Magic ParkThe wooded Magic park (“Taikatilukset”) is situated by the sideof the Linnunrata collector road. The park was designed as ajoint project of Valkeakoski Art school, Handicraft school and theHAMK University of Applied Sciences landscape design students.Various themes such as a path, a wall, an ancient lakeshore– 18 –

The brick gate at the Magic park was designed and built by the studentsof Valkeakoski Art school.and water were constructed in the area according to projectplans. Blue cornflowers will be planted in the surrounding fieldarea to symbolize water.During the housing fair, art works by the 6–18 year old studentsof the Valkeakoski Art school and Handicraft school will be displayedat the Magic park.Landscape Design Contest for StudentsTwo yards will be constructed at the housing fair according towinning designs in a student landscape design contest. The contestwas aimed toward the HAMK University of Applied Scienceslandscape design students. The students were invited todesign yards using different styles and ideas and taking into considerationthe architecture of the houses.Both natural andplanted flowers growin the scenic fieldarea in the centre ofthe housing fair site.– 19 –

HOUSING FAIREnjoy the Housing FairIN THE GARDEN CITY!MARKKU AUVINENMayor, ValkeakoskiValkeakoski is best known for sports, culture andindustry. However, we have many more attractionswhich we want to showcase in connection with theValkeakoski Housing Fair.The central location of Valkeakoski in theSouthern Pirkanmaa region is excellent forboth residents and businesses. The conditionsare right for high-quality, reasonably pricedliving.Our city is a modern and functioningapplication of a European garden city:we can offer spacious living close to nature,but still close to jobs and services. There isan exceptionally wide selection of leisureactivities. It is only natural that our residents,particularly families with childrenwho have moved here, feel that the city istheir strawberry place.The Lintula housing fair site is a greatexample of a typical Valkeakoski residentialarea built in a human scale. Everyone can finda suitable housing option and useful solutionsespecially for energy efficient construction there.We want to offer fair visitors memorableexperiences also outside the fair site. The captivatingsurroundings in the city centre with the canal, lakes,museum buildings and suspension bridges can offer surprisesalso for people from not so far away. The beautifulsurroundings of the Sääksmäki bridges and the strong culturalheritage of Sääksmäki with its many sights are also an important partof the city, and definitely worthwhile to see.I would like to welcome everyone to visit the Valkeakoski HousingFair, and I hope that you will enjoy the fair and our city.www.valkeakoski.fi– 20 –

EXPERIENCE THE CITY OF LAKES!The extensive lake system and scenic bridges dominate the city’ssilhouette. We invite you to boat or cruise on our lakes as well asto enjoy our beaches and lakeshores! Pages 36–39ENJOY YOURSELF!There are dozens of restaurantsand cafes in Valkeakoski, as well asa wide range of other shops andservices. Come and see what ourentrepreneurs have to offer in thecity centre! Visit the market place!Pages 62–66.The Ideapark shopping centre isin Lempäälä – just a 15 minutedrive from the housing fair area.LUXURY FOR KIDS!An adventure park for children ofall ages, a traffic playpark, children’sculture at Voipaala, horsebackriding, beaches, ballparks andmuch more. Pages 58–59Remember these:Särkänniemi amusement parkin TamperePuuhamaa theme parkin TervakoskiSEE FOR YOURSELF! Page 67Events on the square in the city centre – various events daily.Varied art exhibitions and events around the city.Sääksmäki Soi! Classical Music Festival 8–11 JulyWorker’s Music Festival 22–26 JulyFC Haka on the Tehtaan kenttä football fieldSummer theatre at VoipaalaMore information about all events: www.valkeakoski.fiVISIT VISAVUORI!An additional paid attractionof the housing fair is situatedat Visavuori in Sääksmäki: theEmil Wiktsröm museum andKari Pavilion. Pages 42–43.AT YOUR SERVICEValkeakoski City Tourist OfficeKauppatori 9, ValkeakoskiTel. 040 335 6051040 335 6512matkailutoimisto@vlk.fiTourist information • guide service• brochures • ticket reservationssouvenirs • tour programmesfor groups • internet pointHämeen Matkailu OyVerkatehdas, Viipurintie 4HämeenlinnaTel. 010 617 2337www.hameenmatkailu.fiHämeen Matkailu Oy arrangesaccommodation for exhibitorsand groups at the ValkeakoskiHousing Fair. You can bookhotel rooms, cottages or privateaccommodation in the Valkeakoski,Hämeenlinna, Riihimäkiand Forssa regions.GoTampere Oy– Tourist informationwww.gotampere.fiTel. 03 5656 6800Accommodation and touristinformation in Tampere andPirkanmaa region.– 21 –

LIVINGVALKEAKOSKIa cosyStrawberry PlaceExcellent locationin the heart of FinlandA junction of both roads andwaterways, Valkeakoski is situatedin the heart of Finland, inthe centre of the growing Pirkanmaaregion. The city offersexcellent connections to neighbouringcities and to otherparts of Finland.Beautiful naturalsurroundings andclean watersWidely reaching, picturesquewaterways dominate the silhouetteof Valkeakoski. Everywhereyou go, you can experiencethe closeness of nature.A small big placeValkeakoski combines the servicesof an urban centre andthe benefits of a small town.Services, schools and leisureactivities are close by. You donot have to spend your lifequeuing for services, so thereis more time for your familyand hobbies.Safe cityValkeakoski is a safe place.Children can play and adultsgo anywhere without worryingabout safety.Various living optionsThe garden city offers housingclose to both nature and services.There is a lot to choosefrom: single family homes androw houses in attractive neighbourhoods,and blocks of flatsin the centre. You can buyyour own home or live in arental flat. Student housing isalso available.High-quality, reasonablypriced housingValkeakoski offers spaciousand comfortable housing options.The prices of homes areapprox. one third lower thanin Tampere. A wide variety ofplots is available with competitiveprices.Nice andeasy-going peopleThere is no need to playgames in Valkeakoski, unlessyou are at the football field.There is a strong sense of doingtogether – volunteering isheld in high esteem.First class educationalopportunitiesValkeakoski has a comprehensivebasic education network.Valkeakoski Campus is a uniquelearning environment comprisinga state-of-the-art uppersecondary school, the HAMKUniversity of Applied Sciences,a vocational school, a vocationaladult education centre andan industrial college. The ValkeakoskiAdult Education Centreand the Päivölä Folk HighSchool offer ample opportunitiesfor lifelong learning.First-rate day careValkeakoski boasts first-rateday care services. Day carecentres are located close byand offer lots of stimulatingactivities for children.Cultural servicesfor people of all agesValkeakoski has unique, multifaceted,high quality culturaland recreational services. Wehave a lot to offer for children,grown-ups and senior citizens.There is a ballet school, musicschool, art school, theatre andmuch more.– 22 –

You can enjoya lively urbanatmosphere as wellas the peace andquiet of naturein Valkeakoski.Events for everyoneValkeakoski is a living culturaland sports city, with lots happeningat all times and places.You can choose from the Workers’Music Festival, SääksmäkiSoi! Classical Music Festival,top sporting events and muchmore!Joy of exerciseThere are approx. 150 registeredexercise facilities such asan ice stadium, indoor swimmingpool and sports centre,downhill and cross-countryskiing centre and dozens offields for ballgames. You canfollow guided nature paths orchoose your own.Extensive publicand private servicesValkeakoski offers excellentpublic services for its residents.The regional hospital,health care centre and privateclinics offer expert medicalcare. A lot of other servicesand shops are also available.Jobs andsuccessful businessesThe city has thousands of jobsin industry and the service sector.The ideal location of thecity in Southern Finland alongthe main Helsinki– Tamperemotorway, near the Tampereairport at Pirkkala, offers excellentopportunities and networksfor successful business.A modern business park is locatedin conjunction with ValkeakoskiCampus.Top expertiseand globalizationMany globally renowned businessesoperate in Valkeakoski.Products manufactured in thecity are exported all over theworld. The University of AppliedSciences offers highlyrated professional training inglobalization.An attractive place to live800–900 people make Valkeakoskitheir home each year – awise decision!Families with children loveto live in the strawberry place,where everything is nearby.WHY NOT JOIN THE GOOD COMPANY!– 23 –

LIVINGVarious Living Optionsto Choose fromValkeakoski offers spacious, comfortable and inexpensiveliving options. The prices of homes are approximatelyone third cheaper than in Tampere.Idyllic neighbourhoods consisting of detached housesare typical of Valkeakoski. The quaint old woodenhouses can be transformed into new homes to suit theneeds of various types of families.It is also possible to build a new house near a lake, inthe countryside or near the services in the city centre.The newest neigbourhood is being built in the northernpart of Valkeakoski, around the Lintula housingfair area, where land prices are resident-friendly.There are also many living options in flats. A newcomplex of small blocks of flats will be built in the citycentre, near the best shops and services. The city isalso building new and renovating existing rental flats.Student housing is also available, even with lakeviews. For senior citizens, two service homes andgroup homes are available among other options.The 2009 Housing Fair will take place in the Lintulaarea in Valkeakoski. See pages 6–21.There are both modern and more traditional style detached houses in Valkeakoski.– 24 –

PLOTS ANDHOUSING LOANSPlots, tel. 040 335 6504Loans, tel. 040 335 6016www.valkeakoski.fiRENTAL ANDSTUDENT HOUSINGValkeakosken Asunnot OyApiankatu 1Tel. 03 569 1100Application forms available atwww.valkeakoski.fiHIGH QUALITY BLOCKS OF FLATSTO BE BUILT IN THE CENTREApiankatu Residential AreaA high quality residential area with blocks of flats will be builtin the area between the Apia Sports Centre and Apia Bay,based on an architectural competition. Initially, the area willcomprise four 4–5 storey blocks with handsome views overparks and the lake.REAL ESTATEAGENCIESAsuntopalveluLKV Kyllikki LahtinenValtakatu 9–11Tel. 0400 630 6030400 401 235www.etuovi.comHabita ValkeakoskiValtakatu 23–25Tel. 010 585 5530www.habita.fiKeski-Hämeen Rakennus OySales onlyValtakatu 30–32Tel. 020 728 9821www.keski-hameenrakennus.fiTorinranta Blocks of FlatsThe commercial centre of Valkeakoski will expand towards theguest pier. A new shopping centre will be built in the areawhich now houses the market place and Apia school, with twofloors and approx. 10,000 m 2 of commercial space. Three 4–6storey blocks of flats will be built near the lakeshore in the easternpart of the area, the highest one located the farthest fromthe shore. Each block will have two floors for penthouses.The images on this spread are the architect’s visualizations.ValkeakoskenAsunnonvälitys Oy LKVValtakatu 22–24Tel. 03 585 0111www.etuovi.comValkeakoskenHuoneistopalvelu LKVKauppatori 3 ATel. 03 584 6666www.huoneisto.netValkeakoskenOP-Kiinteistökeskus Oy LKVValtakatu 9–11Tel. 010 2568 505www.opkk.fi– 25 –

LIVINGKari RydmanMoved fromHelsinki to aCULTURALENVIRONMENTComposer Kari Rydman has lived in Sääksmäkiin Valkeakoski for over thirty years.”When I got tired of the cultural high society ofHelsinki, I decided to move here and get anhonest, respectable job. I was of course familiarwith the region, because my great-great-grandfatherhad been the rural police chief of Sääksmäki”,says Rydman.According to Rydman, in terms of culture Valkeakoskiis a city much larger than its size. Athriving cultural life developed in the area veryearly on.”Sääksmäki was the ancient central parish ofthe region. Land was cultivated here more than3,000 years ago – even before Rome was founded.The ancient Rapola hill fort was built in thejunction of the ancient Häme waterways morethan a thousand years ago”, says the composerand continues his list:”´The Sääksmäki stone church was built atthe turn of the 15th and 16th centuries. The oldestnoble manors were established here in theMiddle Ages. One of the most significant onesis the Voipaala manor estate that flourishedunder the Gripenberg noble family at the beginningof the 19th century. Today Voipaala housesa thriving art centre.””Since the end of the 19th century, several significantFinnish artists have lived and workedin Sääksmäki. One of the permanent residentswas sculptor Emil Wikström. He built a villaand an atelier on the shore of Lake Vanajavesi.Today the estate houses a popular museumcalled Visavuori.”The strong cultural traditions of Sääksmäki arecarried on by the Helka festivities in Ritvalavillage and the Sääksmäki Soi! classical musicfestival. Rydman is an active organiser of bothof these annual events.MORE INFORMATION: Rapola, Voipaala and Visavuori: pages 40–43Sääksmäki stone church: page 46 • Sääksmäki Soi! festival: page 50– 26 –

Great Opportunities forGREAT HOBBIESEmilia and Antti Huuskonen and their threechildren take advantage of the extensive culturaland sports services of Valkeakoski. ”The cityhas really invested in art education for childrenand youngsters. There is top quality educationin music, art, literature, ballet and handicrafts,among other things”, Emilia Huuskonen praises.The family’s oldest child in enrolled in theatreschool and the parents are active at the Valkeakoskicity theatre which is the largest professionallyled amateur theatre in Finland. The annualWorkers’ Music Festival is a favorite culturalevent for the whole family.The boys in the Huuskonen family are sportenthusiasts and their hobbies include judo andfootball. The family is also a familiar sight atthe indoor swimming pool, the traffic play parkand the adventure park.In addition to three boys, there are three dogs inthe family. For dog sport enthusiasts, there is anagility club called Walat ry and Kennel Club.EVERYTHING IS EASYin Valkeakoski”It is easy to live and get around in Valkeakoski.All the services and leisure activities areclose by – five minutes is all you need to getanywhere. I really feel at home here”, saysKatja Ahonen, who moved here about fiveyears ago. The 30-minute commute to Tamperegoes smoothly either by bus or by car.Katja and her husband have two small children.Valkeakoski is a child-friendly city in many ways.”You can walk anywhere and it is safe to getaround. The child health clinic network is great.There are family playgroups, a mother-childcafe, baby gymnastics and music playgroups aswell as storytelling for children at the library."Valkeakoski offers easy everyday life and variousleisure options for adults as well. The Ahonenfamily’s favourite place is the path aroundApia bay crossing two scenic suspension bridges.You can walk there and experience thefour seasons in peaceful natural lake surroundingsin the city centre.MORE INFORMATION:• Culture and events: pages 40–51• Leisure activities: pages 52–57• Luxury for kids: pages 58–59– 27 –

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY”Food made by mothers”Saarioinen Oy is one of thebiggest employers in Valkeakoski.Meat and bakery productsare manufactured at theLiha-Saarioinen Oy productionfacility. The logistics centrehandles all of Saarioinen’sfresh food products.Opportunities for SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSValkeakoski offers excellent conditions for entrepreneurs.Logistically, the city is ideally situated alongthe main Helsinki-Tampere motorway in the middleof Southern Finland.There are plenty of industrial and commercialplots available at competitive prices. The city is alsowilling to finance the construction of facilities forgrowing enterprises that create new jobs. Companiesoperating in the Valkeakoski region have the possibilityto get investment grants for equipment andmachinery, and start-up grants for staff recruitment.Valkeakoski boasts severalcommercial and industrial areaswith excellent transportationconnections.Facilities suited for many kinds of industrial activities, equippedwith overhead bridge cranes, can be rented at the Tervasaarifactory area.The centre of the lively Southern Pirkanmaa region, Valkeakoskihas also great opportunities for service businesses. People comehere to work and shop from all over the region. More than 2,000people who live in neighbouring communities work in Valkeakoski.– 28 –

Valkeakoski Campus Gathers Know-howValkeakoski Campus, situated in the northern part of Valkeakoski,is a versatile centre of learning, research and entrepreneurship.The Campus area houses a modern business park withpremises and services for entrepreneurs, a centre of expertise, acentre for occupational wellbeing and a development centre forfamily enterprises. Companies can recruit new employees fromseveral highly rated educational institutions in the area whichtrain experts for both national and international business.BIGGEST EMPLOYERSIN VALKEAKOSKIValkeakoski cityUPM-Kymmene OyjSaarioinen OyMetso Paper Valkeakoski OyBemis Valkeakoski OyWalki Group OyValkeakoski hospitalPeterson Packaging OyEducational opportunities in Valkeakoski: pages 30–32The Development Agency of ValkeakoskiRegion (Vaske) More information: www.vaske.fiThe Vaske development agency aims at developing the industriallife and facilitating the growth of enterprises in Valkeakoskiand elsewhere in the Southern Pirkanmaa region. The businessadvisors of Vaske assist in starting a business, finding premises,finding out about investment and start-up grants and other financingpossibilities as well as developing business operations,meeting training needs and expanding networks.The city of Valkeakoski builta new steel service facility forFlinkenberg Oy at the Holmiindustrial area. ”We are verysatisfied both with the servicesof the city and with the logisticlocation of our steel servicecentre in the middle of SouthernFinland” says managingdirector Bernt Ehrnrooth.– 29 –

EDUCATIONUnique Learning EnvironmentIN A CITY OF SCHOOLSValkeakoski boasts top-quality, versatile educationalservices from early childhood educationto lifelong learning. There are 13 schools for basiceducation, two of which are for grades 7– 9.There is an upper secondary school for bothteenagers and adults.Valkeakoski Campus with its several educationalinstitutions offers an exceptionally broadand innovative learning environment:• New Tietotie Upper Secondary School• HAMK University of Applied Sciences,Valkeakoski College (see page 32)• Valkeakoski Vocational School• Valkeakoski VocationalAdult Education Centre• UPM Industrial CollegeThe students are invited to take advantage ofstudy opportunities at all of the schools on thecampus. In addition, University of Tampere andthe Tampere University of Technology have researchunits on the campus area.Valkeakoski Adult Education Centre offerspossibilities for various kinds of lifelong learning.The course selection includes hundreds ofcourses ranging from foreign languages to handicraftsand from art to information technology.In addition to liberal adult education, the Centreoffers a basic national curriculum in handicrafts,dance, theatre and literature for childrenand youngsters.Valkeakoski Art School and Music Schoolalso offer a basic national curriculum for childrenand youngsters. The Päivölä Folk HighSchool is a boarding school offering studies inmathematics, tourism and foreign languages.– 30 –

Valkeakoski Campus, situated in the area between LakeLotila and the Lintula housing fair site, houses the LotilaBusiness Garden as well as several educational institutions.There are also plans to build student housing in the area.New state-of-the-art facilities are being built for the Tietotie upper secondaryschool on Valkeakoski Campus. The school boasts a strong liberal arts and sciencecurriculum, a language curriculum covering all of the world’s major languages aswell as a sports academy.The conceptual images are by the architect.– 31 –

EDUCATIONUniversity of Applied Sciences Opens AvenuesTO INTERNATIONAL SUCCESSThe HAMK University of AppliedSciences Valkeakoski collegeis a multicultural institute ofhigher education, specializing inindustrial service business. Thecollege, operating on ValkeakoskiCampus, offers three degree programmes:Automation Engineering,Industrial Management andInternational Business. All threeprogrammes are delivered inEnglish.”The opportunity to study in Englishis fascinating and importantfor the future. The programmegives you really good skills forworking in an international businessenvironment”, say AnniinaHerrala and Tia Westerberg,both of whom study in the InternationalBusiness degree programme.The large number of foreign studentsadds to the internationalstudy atmosphere. Of the approx.800 students in Valkeakoski, about200 come from outside of Finland annually. ”We have studentsfrom all continents. There are a lot of international student exchanges,and we also have an international teaching staff”, saysteacher Harri Tuomola.Both teachers and students are happy with the warm atmosphereof the college. Everybody gets along. The good reputation of thecollege attracts students from all over Finland and the world.More information: www.hamk.fiThe University of Applied Scienceshas extensive cooperation withbusinesses, both with major industrialcompanies and small localenterprises. Anniina Herrala andTia Westerberg completed a marketingstudy and marketing planfor Merja Antila, a local entrepreneurin ceramics.– 32 –

VALKEAKOSKI • INFO3573729Juusonranta3439*Junction 33183Junction 303651383349 4 5 10 171150 98266Junction 29WELCOME TO VALKEAKOSKI!ACCOMMODATION3 Ilola Tourist Farm4 Hotel Viidennumero5 Pappilanniemi Course Centre6 Päivölä Folk High School7 Salminen Cabins51 Villa Savilla* Housing FairValkeakoski 2009SIGHTS8 Visavuori Museum• Emil Wikström Museum• Kari Pavilion9 SääksmäkiSuspension Bridge10 Rapola Ridge,Voipaala Art Centre11 Sääksmäki Local Museum17 Sääksmäki Stone Church18 Metsäkansa Village ChurchLEISURE26 Hakalanranta beach29 Lotila Bowling Alley andIndoor Tennis Court33 Korkeakangas Ski Centre34 Roukko Ski Centre35 Eurotalli Riding Stable36 SS-talli Riding School37 Valkeakoski Riding Centre38 Lake Vallonjärvi39 Valmarinniemi© Affecto Finland Oy, Karttakeskus, Permit L 8001/09Note: City centre on the following page.LAKE SERVICES49 Lake Cruise Pier (pages 38–39)50 Guest Boat Pier– 33 –

VALKEAKOSKI • INFOVALKEAKOSKI CITY CENTREACCOMMODATION1 Hotel Waltikka2 Apianlahti Camping3 Ilola Tourist Farm*4 Hotel Viidennumero*5 PappilanniemiCourse Centre*6 Päivölä Folk High School*7 Salminen Cabins*51 Villa Savilla*SIGHTSSääksmäki8 Visavuori Museum*• Emil Wikström Museum• Kari Pavilion9 SääksmäkiSuspension Bridge*10 Rapola Ridge,Voipaala Art Centre11 Sääksmäki Local Museum*Valkeakoski City Centre12 Myllysaari Museums• City Museum• Football Museum13 KauppilanmäkiOpen-air MuseumChurches14 Valkeakoski Church15 Chapel Church16 Orthodox Prayer House17 Sääksmäki Stone Church*18 Metsäkansa Village Church*LEISURE19 Valkeakoski Theatre20 Apia Bird Pen21 Sports CentreSwimming pool andexercise facilities22 Apia beach andAdventure Park23 Apianvirta Spinning Areaand Pedestrian Bridges24 Kirjaslampi Beach25 Lotila Beach26 Hakalanranta Beach*27 Tehtaan kenttäFootball Field28 Sahara Football Field andTraffic Playpark29 Lotila Bowling andIndoor Tennis Court*30 Haka Centre31 Valkeakoski Exercise Centreand KerhomajaIndoor Tennis Court32 Wareena Ice Stadium33 Korkeakangas Ski Centre*34 Roukko Ski Centre*35 Eurotalli Riding Stable*36 SS-talli Riding School*37 Valkeakoski RidingCentre*38 Lake Vallonjärvi*39 Valmarinniemi*SERVICES ANDTRANSPORTATION40 Koskikara Shopping Centre41 Market Place42 City Hall43 Library, ValkeakoskiAdult Education Centre44 Police45 Post Office46 Hospital47 Health Care Centre48 Bus & Taxi Station49 Lake Cruises (pages 38–39)50 Guest Boat Pier25Note: Locations marked with *are on the previous page.i Tourist Office– 34 –

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LAKESIDE ACTIVITIESCITY OF BRIDGESEmbraced by Two LakesWater dominates the silhouette of Valkeakoski: more than aquarter of the surface area of the city, approximately 100 km 2 , iscovered by water. Lake Mallasvesi in the northern part of thecity flows through Valkeakoski canal into Lake Vanajavesi. Picturesquesuspension bridges over the water connect the neighbourhoodsto each other.ValkeakoskiCanalThe 495-metreuser-operated canal,situated in the heartof the city, is one ofthe busiest in Finland.Enjoy Our Natural Harboursand the Activity on Our Lakeshores!Boaters can select from several route options from our 250 kilometresof waterways. You can head for Hämeenlinna in thesouth, Tampere in the north, or you can take the eastern routetowards Hauho or via Kangasala all the way to Längelmäki.There are several islands suitable for hiking in the Valkeakoskiregion. You can go ashore for example on Huhtasaari and Riuttasaariislands in Lake Mallasvesi. It is possible to make a fireand set up a tent on many of the islands. A picturesque waterroute flows through the park-like centre of Valkeakoski.– 36 –

FRESHEN UP IN THE LAKE!We invite you to swim! Valkeakoski boasts as many astwenty beaches, the best-equipped of which are:Apia, tel. 040 335 6813KirjaslampiLotilaHakalanranta...in Winter as WellIce swimming in the lake ishealthy and invigorating.You can take a dip in thelake at the Apia beach.Take a Lake Cruise!Enjoy the beautiful waterways around Valkeakoski! The FinnishSilver Line cruise boats will take you to both Tampere andHämeenlinna, stopping at the Sääksmäen Silta restaurant andthe Visavuori piers. Public cruises on holidays and charter cruisesfor groups depart from the city centre. More information onpages 38–39.Fishing Fun!There is a spinning area by theApiankoski pedestrian bridges.The water area for ice fishingin Valkeakoski spans about100 square kilometres!Fishing permits are sold at:• Apianlahti CampingTel. 040 586 1097• Hotel WaltikkaHakalantie 6, tel. 03 57 711• Sportia-SeppoValtakatu 31, tel. 03 584 5622BOAT SITES FOR VISITORSRent a Boat!Apianlahti Camping,Boats and canoes, tel. 040 586 1097Salminen Esko, Viljontie 11, tel. 03 584 8637LAKE RESCUE TEAMEmergency service, tel. 040 748 2300There are some twenty boat harbours withspaces for more than a thousand small boats.Lepänkorva Guest Pier serves boaters in the citycentre. The 110-metre pier has berths and agarbage collection and disposal point.Kirkonranta Service Harbour by the church has13 boom berths, fuel pump, septic tankdrainage, drinking water, and a launch ramp.Apia Bank: 3 boom berthsApianlahti Camping: 4 buoy berthsApia Canal, upper side:4 anchor berths for sailboatsSääksmäen Silta restaurant:5 buoy berths, 3 anchor berthsVisavuori pier: 5 anchor berths– 37 –

LAKE CRUISESFINNISH SILVER LINECruises to Hämeenlinna and TampereThe Finnish Silver Line has more than 60 years of experiencein lake cruises. You can choose from several cruise options.There are regular route schedules to both Tampere andHämeenlinna, as well as public cruises from the Valkeakoskicity centre. Charter cruises are also available.M/S SILVER STAR CRUISESfrom Valkeakoski City CentreDepartures from the Lepänkorva Guest Pier (by the market place):MIDSUMMER CRUISESFri 19 June 5–7 pm, 8–9.45 pm and 10–12 pmWORKERS’ MUSIC FESTIVAL CRUISESThu 23 July evening cruise 6–8 pmFri 24 July evening cruise 6–8 pmSat 25 July pirate cruise for children* 12–2.30 pmSat 25 July evening cruise 6–8 pmPAPER GIRL’S EVE CRUISESat 8 Aug. 7–9 pmVENETSIAN NIGHT CRUISESat 29 Aug. 9–11 pmPrices: adults 15 €, children (ages 4–11) 7.50 €* Pirate cruise: adults 23 €, children (ages 4–11) 11.50 €,incl. pirate mealLINE TRAFFIC3 June–15 August. Wed–Sat.Tampere –Valkeakoski –HämeenlinnaStops at Sääksmäen Siltaand VisavuoriCHARTER CRUISESCruises for parties andspecial events. Fullylicensed restaurants,tasty menus, AV equipment.Entertainmentprogrammes available.Inquiries and reservations:Finnish Silver LineTel. 010 422 5600info@hopealinja.fiwww.hopealinja.fi– 38 –

S/S WELLAMO – Cruise on a Genuine SteamboatS/S Wellamo is the only steamer in Finland with two steam engines and two propellers!The steamer’s history spans more than 100 years and it is registered by the National Boardof Antiquities. Both public and charter cruises are available.CHARTER CRUISESS/S Wellamo is available for various kinds of charter cruises fromfamily celebrations to business events. The steamer’s buffet mealsinclude specialities of mutton and salmon, among other options.The boat accommodates up to 50 persons. There are indoor seats for 30.PUBLIC CRUISESPublic cruises depart from the Lepänkorva guest pier in theValkeakoski city centre (see map p. 35).WHITSUN LUNCH CRUISEThu 21 May 1–3 pm, price 29 € incl. buffet mealSUMMER DAY IN KANGASALA CRUISEto the Mobilia Automobile MuseumSat 27 June 11 am–5 pm, price 38 € incl. coffee and pastry(outward bound) and buffet meal (inward bound)WORKERS’ MUSIC FESTIVAL CRUISESFri–Sat 24–25 July, departure times and other informationwww.wellamolaiva.fiVENETIAN NIGHT DINNER CRUISESat 29 August 9 –11 pm, price 35 € incl. dinnerInformation and reservations: www.wellamolaiva.fi, tel. 0400 643 758Charter Cruiseson BoardM/S EERIKAUp to 30 persons.Valk. Line OyTel. 0400 758 570MORE INFORMATIONON ALL CRUISES:Valkeakoski Tourist OfficeTel. 040 335 6051, 040 335 6512– 39 –

SIGHTSSÄÄKSMÄKIRelics andCultural HeritageSääksmäki, the mother parish of Valkeakoski,was inhabited in the prehistoric era, as early as5 000 years ago. The first written documentswhich mention the Sääksmäki parish date backto 1340. The parish covered the entire WesternHäme region from the Middle Ages until theend of the 19th century.Mannerheim CollectionPäivölä Folk High SchoolPäivöläntie 52Tel. 03 233 2200Open to groupsby agreement.Entry 5 €/personguided tour 10 €.Rapola RidgeThe Rapola Ridge, situated in Sääksmäki, ajunction of the ancient waterways in Häme, isone of the most valued cultural sites in Finland.In addition to the remnants of Finland’s largestancient hill fort, built some thousand years ago,the area boasts remnants of prehistoric dwellings,cemeteries, sacrificial stones and an ancientgrain field. There are official guided pathsthrough the hill fort, beginning at the car parkof Voipaala manor.Rapola ManorThe Rapola manor dates back tothe 17th century. A statue of a lionin front of the manor commemoratesthe third president of Finland,Pehr-Evind Svinhufvud,who was born here in1861.The Päivölä Folk High School, on the site of themedieval Solberga manor, houses the MannerheimCollection which portrays the life andfamily of the Marshal of Finland, C.G.E. Mannerheim.Also portrayed are the Knights of theMannerheim Cross, the men who received thehighest wartime honour in Finland duringWorld War II.The Tradition Room displays wartime materialcollected by the Valkeakoski-Sääksmäki WarVeterans Association: hobby crafts, military uniforms,letters, photos, medals and picture postcards.Sääksmäki Local MuseumThe museum, located next to Sääksmäki church,houses ancient rustic objects.Open 15 June–15 August. Daily 12– 4 pm,other times by agreement. Free entrance.Inquiries: tel. 0400 150 995– 40 –

EXHIBITIONSat Voipaala(changes possible)31 Jan.–19 April O-Heis-GrupOuti Heiskanen and herassociates.4 May–3 June OpenA group of women artists:Jonna Johansson, Anne Karhu,Miss Kompro, Minna Kähkönen,Marianne Laiti, KaisuLundelin and Maija Saarnio(upstairs and granaries)Diploma works from theValkeakoski Art School(downstairs)VOIPAALA ART CENTRESääksmäentie 772, tel. 040 335 7071www.valkeakoski.fiOpening hours: 1 May –30 SeptemberDaily 11 am–6 pm, 1 October–30 AprilTue–Fri 11 am–5 pm, Sat–Sun 12–6 pmDecember –January closed on Saturdaysand Sundays. Groups by agreement.Entry: adults 6 €, pensioners, studentsand groups (min. 16 persons) 5 €, childrenunder 18 ages 1 €. Guided tour 30 €.Voipaala, situated at the foot of Rapolaridge, was transformed from a villageinto a manor in the 17th century. Themanor house is set in a 200-year-oldbaroque park. Today the main building,completed in 1912, houses an art centre.There are changing exhibitions in themain building as well as in the gallerieslocated in the smaller buildings throughoutthe year. The Sääksmäki librarywith its extensive collection of poetry isalso located here.Voipaala is a versatile cultural centre forthe whole family. Here you can enjoyconcerts, participate in cultural eventsand workshops, or take part in coursesarranged by the Valkeakoski Art Schooland Valkeakoski Adult Education Centre.13 June–30 Aug. DimensionsPaintings, installations andlight works. Jorma Hautala,Lars Holmström, Kari Juutilainen,Tuomo Klemi, EsaLaurema, Antti Maasaloand Anja Rahola (upstairs,granaries and outdoor area)Hand-crafted dollsSirpa Ala-Louko, Arja Jäppinen,Marjatta Pylvänäinenand Ippa Särkkä from theFinnish Doll Artists’ Association(downstairs)At the Ilkka Atelier in summer:The Elias Ilkka collections andchanging exhibitions by theValkeakoski Artists’ Association12 September–15 NovemberFather and daughtersAura Hakuri, Markku Hakuri,Saana Karlsson and SallaSirkkanenSUMMER THEATREat VoipaalaThe barnyard summer theatrestages a musical summercomedy Meijeri (The Dairy)in July.Inquiries: Timo VillbergTel. 040 335 7043– 41 –

SIGHTSVISAVUORIOffersArt and HumourThe Visavuori museum complexon the shore of LakeVanajavesi, near the Sääksmäkibridge, consists of the EmilWikström Museum and theKari Pavilion. Visavuori canbe easily reached by both landand water – for instance by aFinnish Silver Line boat fromTampere or Hämeenlinna.Emil Wikström MuseumVisavuori was originally sculptor Emil Wikström’s (1864–1942)home and atelier. Today the museum displays his works alongwith the lifestyle and living environment of his era. Wikströmcreated several nationally important monuments such as the statuesof Elias Lönnrot, the creator of the national epic Kalevala,and J.V. Snellman, one of the most important Finnish thinkers ofthe 19th century. One of the most admired facades in Helsinki,the old senate building, as well as the Lantern Bearers, statues atthe Helsinki Central Railway Station, are also his handiwork.The castle-like atelier, built between1903 and 1912, houses aboutone hundred of Wikström’s sculptures. There is also a wintergarden, an organ and an observatory. The residence, completedin 1902, is a log castle built in the national romantic style typicalof Finnish artists’ homes in that era.Emil Wikström had a passion for gardening. This is evident inthe lush garden of Visavuori.VISAVUORIVisavuorentie 80, Tarttila,Sääksmäki, tel. 03 543 6528Summer cafe, tel. 03 543 6526www.visavuori.comOpening hours:1 June–31 AugustDaily 10 am–6 pm1 September–30 Novemberand 1 February–31 MayTue–Sun 10 am–4 pm1 December–31 JanuaryTue–Fri 10 am–4 pmEntry: Adults 6 €, children 1 €groups (min. 15 persons),pensioners and students 5 €.Guided tour 20 €/group.– 42 –

Kari PavilionThe Kari Pavilion, also located at Visavuori, showcases the cartoonsand paintings of Emil Wikström’s grandson, cartoonistKari Suomalainen (1920–1999).Plaster casts of Emil Wikström’s sculptures and items related toKari Suomalainen’s works are sold at the Visavuori museumshop.The Ateljer Cafe is open daily in summer.”Laughter helps youto live longer, unless youlaugh yourself to death.”(Old man Römppä)EXHIBITIONS AT THE KARI PAVILIONOn the shady side of life 1 January–31 DecemberThe unforgettable hobos Arska and Kustu commenton life in Kari Suomalainen’s drawings.Forbidden pictures 1 January–26 AprilThe infamous political drawings by Kari Suomalainenwith commentaries.Riitmotti and sapluuna – Building and living ingreat-grandmother’s time 15 May–13 SeptemberThe exhibition illustrates historical buildings and thehistory of construction and showcases original drawingsfor and photographs of the buildings at Visavuori. Theexhibition also showcases the restoration project of theVisavuori buildings in 2000–2007.Powder you face – Kari Suomalainen as an illustrator1 October –Heading layouts and illustrations from the time KariSuomalainen worked as an illustrator for the Manterepublishing company and Seura magazine.VISIT VISAVUORIDURINGTHE HOUSING FAIR!Guided toursduring the Housing Fairdaily at 11 am and 3 pm.Architect Jorma Lehtinentalks about reconstructionand restoration methods22 and 29 Julyat 11 am and 1 pm.Gardener Piia Viitanentalks about the garden atVisavuori and the modernuse of traditional perennialplants. Sundays12 July–9 Aug. 12 noon.Picture © The heirs of Kari Suomalainen– 43 –

SIGHTSMILESTONESIN THE HISTORYOF VALKEAKOSKI1869 first Valkeakoskicanal completed1872 first paper andgroundwood mill1880 first pulp mill1923 Borough Charter,separation fromSääksmäki1955 new canal completed1963 Town Charter1973 Sääksmäki annexedto the cityMYLLYSAARIA Journeyfrom Prehistoric to Modern TimesThe geographical position of Valkeakoski in the junction of twowaterways has determined much of the city’s evolution. In theMiddle Ages Valkeakoski was a widely known mill village wherepeople gathered from long distances by boats to grind theirgrain. Since the 1870s Valkeakoski has been known for paperand paper manufacturers. Today, several prominent internationalcompanies operate in Valkeakoski.The old factory building by the canal at Myllysaari, hosts twomuseums in a historical industrial environment: ValkeakoskiCity Museum and the Finnish Football Museum.– 44 –

MUSEUMS AT MYLLYSAARIKanavanranta 3, tel. 03 571 8100www.valkeakoski.fi/myllysaariOpening hours:1 Oct.–30 Apr. Tue, Thu–Fri andSun 12–4 pm, Wed 12– 6 pm1 May–30 Sep. Tue, Thu–Sun12– 4 pm, Wed 12–6 pmTicket includes entry to bothmuseums at Myllysaari as wellas to the Kauppilanmäkiopen-air museum.Adults 5 €, students, pensioners,the unemployed and groups(min. 10 persons) 3 €, children(ages 7–16) 2 €, children under7 and veterans free. Guidedtours for groups start at 42 €.KAUPPILANMÄKIOPEN-AIR MUSEUMKauppilankatu 13Tel. 040 563 6017Opening hours 2 June–31 Aug. Tue, Thu–Sun12–4 pm, Wed 12–6 pmMyllysaari boasts a genuineVenetian gondola which wasused in Juuso Walden’stime to entertainimportantinternationalguests.Valkeakoski City MuseumThe city museum illustrates local history from prehistoric tomodern times. One of the attractions is the office of the legendarymill owner Juuso Walden. During his patronage andin close cooperation with the city administration, Valkeakoskibecame a thriving industrial town in the 1950s and 60s. Juusohad an important role in promoting the welfare of townspeople.He was a legend who knew and was known by everyone.KauppilanmäkiOpen-air MuseumThe Kauppilanmäki open-airmuseum is situated a few hundredmetres to the south of thecanal. There are five housesthat illustrate the way papermill workers lived from the late19th century to the early 20thcentury. The area also houses aWorkers’ Hall, a smoke sauna,a carriage shed and storagehouses. Changing exhibitions,work shows and various eventsand performances are arrangedon the premises on summerSundays.Finnish Football MuseumMore than 100 years of Finnish footballhistory is displayed here in the form ofobjects and pictures, garments, prizesand souvenirs. Among other things, afully equipped 1930s locker room is onexhibit. An auditorium for 50 people isavailable, and there is a library.– 45 –

SIGHTSCHURCHESSpanning Many ErasThe construction of churches began in the Valkeakoski region asearly as in the 13th century. Today’s Valkeakoski boasts five verydifferent churches and well as an outdoor chapel in connectionwith the Pappilanniemi Course Centre.Sääksmäki Stone ChurchKirkkovainiontie 10, SääksmäkiTel. 03 576 1208Open: as a travellers’ church15 June–15 August daily 8 am–6 pm.Other times in summer (2 May–30 Sep.) 8 am–3 pm.The Sääksmäki Stone Church was built at the turn of the 15thand 16th centuries. It burnt down in 1929, and was reconsecratedin 1933. The latest restoration took place in 1998–1999. Thestained glass windows and the paintings in the ceiling were doneby well-known local artist Kalle Carlstedt and the reliefs by anotherlocal artist, Aukusti Veuro. There are two old saint statuesin the church: St Olaf from the 14th century and St James fromthe 15th century.– 46 –

Valkeakoski ChurchValkeakoskenkatu 31, tel. 03 576 1208Open: 15 June–15 Aug. Daily 10 am–5 pm.Other times by agreement.The last of the 14 churches designed by architect Veikko Larkas,Valkeakoski church was completed in 1969. The large stainedglass windows were done by well-known artist Mikko Vuorinen.MetsäkansaVillage ChurchAaltosentie, tel. 03 576 1208Open by agreement.This church, designed byarchitect Jaakko Tähtinen,was commissioned anddonated by industrialistEmil Aaltonen to his homevillage in 1938. He alsodonated the church organ,altar piece and the chimes.ValkeakoskiChapel ChurchKangaskatu 4Tel. 03 576 1208Open by agreement.The small chapel, designedby architect Pekka Saarema,was built beside the cemeteryin 1958. Artist MikkoVuorinen designed theglass mosaic gable windows.The church is usedfor funerals and vespers.OrthodoxPrayer HouseKalmistonkatu, tel. 0400 924 124Open by agreement.The serene log building isa typical Karelian villageprayer house, a tsasouna.It was designed by Esko Arofor the Tampere OrthodoxCongregation in 1953.– 47 –

CULTURAL EVENTSUnique Theatrical ExperiencesThe Valkeakoski City Theatre is located in an idyllic 108-year-oldwooden building. It is a unique theatre which attracts audiencesthrough a versatile repertoire, produced by dozens of local allroundperformers.Valkeakoski TheatreValkeakoskenkatu 17Inquiries and reservations:Tel. 040 335 7027www.valkeakoski.fiSummer TheatreAt VoipaalaSummer comedy ”Meijeri”(The Dairy)Performances in JulyInquiries: Timo Villbergtel. 040 335 7043The 2009 spring programmefeatures strong women in thewell-known Finnish play Niskavuorennaiset (The Women ofNiskavuori) by Hella Wuolijoki.The story takes place in thenow nostalgic 1950s, whenFinland was in the middle of atransition period in severalfronts. The play is accompaniedby wonderful musicalevergreens from the era.The Back stage is filled withmale energy in the spring. Theshow Nykymies – parasta naisille(The modern man – bestfor women) sheds light on theworld of today’s man. Thestage is invaded by strong andstraightforward local men.– 48 –

WORKERS´ MUSIC FESTIVAL22–26 July 2009The Workers’ Music Festival is a friendly, modern festival withstrong traditions. In July 2009 the festival will celebrate its 38thanniversary. The five-day festival gathers together tens of thousandsof music lovers of all ages every year and offers a diverseview into Finnish cultural life. The programme features concertsby star artists, the Koskirock event for teenagers, as well as anight-time sing-along event by the Kirjaslampi pond. You canalso enjoy club events, children’sevents, dancing, musicallake cruises and musicaltreasures of the Finnish labourmovement.Summer 2009 performers includeAnna Eriksson, EppuNormaali, Juha Tapio, KaijaKoo and Kotiteollisuus.Information and tickets:Workers’ Music FestivalKauppatori 9Tel. 03 585 0880info@valmu.comwww.valmu.comExperience the Workers’ MusicFestival with your whole family!– 49 –

CULTURAL EVENTSSÄÄKSMÄKI SOI! Classical Music Festival 8–11 July 2009The sixth Sääksmäki Soi! Classical music festival presents high qualitysymphony and chamber music concerts at the Voipaala art centre,Emil Wikström’s atelier at Visavuori, Metsäkansa church and Sääksmäkichurch. The performers include young and talented top musiciansand the Festival orchestra, which consists of musicians from severaltop orchestras in Finland and abroad. The festival also presents a“Music & Art” workshop for children and teenagers.Inquiries:Teppo IisakkilaTel. 040 584 5611Kari RydmanTel. 044 584 6186www.saaksmakisoi.fiHELKA FESTIVITIES in Ritvala Village 31 May 2009The origin of the Helka festivitieslies in ancient spring and fertilityrites found in many cultures. Themodern version of the festivities hasbeen celebrated annually since1904. The core of the event is aprocession of young maidens singingancient Helka hymns. The processionis followed by an outdoorcelebration with folk dances, musical performances and speeches.Organiser: Ritvala Youth Society, tel. 03 588 2296, 0400 835 403PAPERGIRL’S EVE8 August 2009An art and culturalfestival uniqueto Valkeakoski.Various performancesaround the city.KIRJASLAMPI Dance PavilionSummer Fridays are filled with dance steps in the relaxed atmosphereof the Kirjaslampi Dance pavilion. Enjoy dancing to themusic of both traditional and modern dance music artists andgroups in the enchanting natural surroundings of Lake Mallasvesi.Inquiries: Workers’ Music Festival, tel. 03 585 0880– 50 –

EXHIBITIONS IN VALKEAKOSKIMyllysaari MuseumKanavanranta 3, tel. 03 571 81003 Feb.–10 May Wall rugs1 June–31 Aug. In an old garden15 Sep.–1 Nov. From the museum collection17 Nov.–18 Dec. Christmas traditionsMore information about Myllysaari: pages 44–45VisavuoriVisavuorentie 80, tel. 03 543 6528www.visavuori.comExhibitions at the Kari Pavilion1 Jan.– 31 Dec. On the shady side of life1 Jan.– 26 Apr. Forbidden pictures15 May –13 Sep. Riitmotti and sapluuna1 Oct.– Powder you face – Kari as an illustrator1–18 Dec. Old time Christmas magicMore information about Visavuori: pages 42–43Taidetalo (Art House)Kisakatu 2, tel. 044 584 9838Opening hours Mon–Fri 11 am-5 pm.Free entry.Art-on-loan service and gallery withchanging exhibitions all year round.Voipaala Art CentreSääksmäentie 772, tel. 040 335 7071, www.valkeakoski.fi31 Jan.–19 Apr. O-Heis-Grup: Outi Heiskanen4 May–3 June Open–works by a group of women artists4 May–3 June Diploma works from the ValkeakoskiArt School13 June–30 Aug. Dimensions / Hand-crafted dolls12 Sep.–15 Nov. Father and daughtersAt the Ilkka Atelier in summer: The Elias Ilkka collection andchanging exhibitions by the Valkeakoski Artists’ Association.More information about Voipaala: page 41Valkeakoski Adult Education Centre, Exhibition HallKauppilankatu 2, tel. 040 335 7013Opening hours Mon–Thu 10 am-8 pm, Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sun 1-4 pm,10 July –9 Aug. Daily 10 am-6 pm. Free entry.1–22 Feb. Dreams and fantasies – exhibition of a network-assisted art course26 Feb.–18 March Media mirror – exhibition of the art school’s media class22 March–5 Apr. Joint spring exhibition of arts and crafts groups13–26 April Spring exhibition of handicrafts groups3–17 May To the magic farm – spring exhibition of children’s craft school10 July–9 Aug. Arts and crafts exhibitionAutumnexhibitionswill beannouncedseparately.– 51 –

LEISURE • SPORTSOPTIONS FOR YOUR LEISUREThere are many possibilities to do sports and exercise inValkeakoski, whether you are looking for energizing or morerelaxing kind of activities. You can choose from about 150registered exercise sites offering excellent facilities for variouskinds of sport. Nearly 70 active sports clubs provide services forcompeting athletes, keep-fit enthusiasts as well as sports fans.Hiking Routes and Nature PathsThere are several guided routes and diverse terrainsavailable for hikers: rocky hill terrain inthe north and typical agricultural landscapeincluding rare groves in the south.You can start on the 3.3 kilometre walk around Apia Bayfrom the market place. The route takes you across the firstsuspension bridge near the market place, past Apia beachand camping area, across two pedestrianbridges at Apianvirta, and finally past HotelWaltikka back to your starting point.A 7 kilometre route circles Lake Lotila.A 2 kilometre path called “Santun lenkki”is situated in the Yrjölä residential area.There are lit jogging paths at both Korkeakangasand Roukko, where the Valkeakoskistage of the Pirkan taival joggingevent starts.– 52 –The Valmarinniemi recreationarea is situated about5 kilometres to the east of thecity centre towards Pälkäne.You can cross a walking bridgeor take a boat to nearbyislands which offer campingfacilities such as cookingshelters, fireplaces, dry toilets andswimming areas.Information onroutes and inquiries:Valkeakoski Tourist Office andwww.valkeakoski.fiGuided nature paths:• Mettivuori at the Korkeakangas Ski Centre area (1 km)• PappilanniemiCourse Centre area in Sääksmäki (1.5 km)• Rapola Ridge nature and historic path (1.6 km),starts at the car park of Voipaala Manor• Tykölänjärvi lake area (1 km)• Vallonjärvi lake area (2.2 km)• Valmarinniemi (1.3 km)

KORKEAKANGAS SKI CENTREVeikkohakulisentie. Route signs from Pälkäneentie andKaapelintie roads. Tel. 040 507 7782 cafe and equipment hire.Tel. 040 335 6814 slopes. Open Tue–Fri 2–8pm, Sat–Sun10 am– 6 pm. Prices: 2h ticket 7/10 €, day ticket 10/15 €,season pass 100/150 €. Children under 7 accompanied byadults and wearing helmets free of charge!The Korkeakangas Ski Centre offers facilities for both crosscountryand downhill skiing. It is also a popular venue forcross-country skiing competitions, organized by ValkeakoskenHaka, one of the most successful skiing associations in Finland.Two downhill slopes, vertical drop 62 m, length 240/330 m.Quarter-pipe, jump, slide slope for children and grill shelter.Two lifts. Cafe, equipment hire, ski service. Two saunas availablein the service building. Caravan area (no electricity for heating).There is a total of 20 km of ski trails, 10 km of which are lit.Racing trails: 1–5 km options. Artificial snow trail about 2 km.Roukko Ski Centre andEerola Cross-countrySki AreaStart at the end of Salomaantieroad in the northern partof the city. Lit 1, 2 and 7 kmtrails. Marked 5, 10 and 22 kmeasy to moderate ski tracks,connected to the trail networksof Kangasala and Tampere.Inquiries: Tel. 040 335 6814Wareena Ice StadiumJääkatu 6, tel. 040 335 6811Public skating on weekends.Entry: 3 €, children (under 7,with helmets) free.Lake Lotilais a popularrecreationalspot in winter,boasting skiing,skating andwalking trails.Veikko Hakulinen was a greatskiing champion from Valkeakoski.He is remembered by manyfor his winning time of 3.33.33in the 50 km cross-country raceat the Oslo Winter Olympics in1952. A statue by sculptor AimoTukiainen commemorating Hakulinenis situated in the city centre.– 53 –

LEISURE • SPORTSFOOTBALL AND OTHER TOP SPORTSValkeakoski is a football city. We have a professional team in the nationalleague, as well as several amateur teams for both juniors andseniors. Some play football dead seriously, and some just for fun.FC Haka is one of the most successful football clubs in Finland.The team has won the Finnish Championship nine times and theFinnish Cup as many as 12 times. Haka plays on the Tehtaan kenttäfield, one of the most modern football fields in the country.More information: Tel. 03 584 5364, www.fchaka.fi”Haka, Haka,score a goal!You can do it, I am told!That’s the way,shout young and old!”Freely translated from a song bySimo Laiho & HerttuatIn Valkeakoski football can be played all year round. The Sahara heatedsynthetic grass field and Valkeakosken Palloiluhalli (indoor ball games centre)with its synthetic grass field provide excellent settings.– 54 –

Valkeakosken Isku-Veikot plays volleyball at the highest level in the FinnishNational Volleyball League. Matches take place at the Apia Sports Centre (page 56).SPORTS ACADEMYINTEGRATES SPORTS AND STUDIESFINNISHFOOTBALL MUSEUMin MyllysaariKanavanranta 3, tel. 03 571 8133The Finnish Football Musem is situatedin the Myllysaari museum complex,only a few hundred metres from thefootball stadium. The museum displays thefascinating history of the sport in Finlandsince the beginning of the last century.The Myllysaari museums have commonopening hours and joint entry fees.See page 45.The Valkeakoski sports academy, established bythe city of Valkeakoski together with variouseducational institutions and sports clubs, offersmany kinds of support for young students andathletes. Among other young athletes, FC Hakafootballer Niko Hoikkala can feasibly integratehis athletic development and his studies at theTietotie upper secondary school.Mika and Vesa Kallioare Valkeakoskiambassadors in theworld of elite motorcyclecircuit racing. Pictureof Mika Kallio, who isalso building a houseat the housing fair area(page 16).– 55 –

LEISURE • SPORTSAPIA SPORTS CENTRESwimming Pool and Exercise FacilitiesApiankatu 7, tel. 040 335 6806Facilities for various ball games and gymnastics. The main hallseats nearly 1,000 spectators. A gym and additional rooms forwrestling, boxing, weight training, rowing and judo are available,as well as a solarium and meeting rooms. In the swimming facilitythere is a 25 m main pool, two small pools, four saunas and a highquality lunch and coffee shop.ApiaSports Parktrack and field sportsarea meets internationalstandards and is activelyused by athletes ofall ages.LEISURE • SPORTS • EQUIPMENT RENTALAPIA SPORTS CENTREExercise HallOpen weekdays 8 am–9.30 pm,Sat–Sun 9 am–5 pm.Closed 16 June–31 July.Swimming HallOpen Mon, Wed, Fri8 am–8.30 pm,Tue and Thu 6 am–8.30 pm,Sat 12–5 pm andSun 9 am–5 pm.Closed 16 June–14 August.Entry: adults 3,60 €,pensioners 2,40 €,children (7–15 yrs.) 2 €.GYMSFitness Centre KanavaApiankatu 1, tel. 044 032 3457Sports CentreApiankatu 7, tel. 040 335 6806Valkeakosken LiikuntapisteKerhomajankatu 5Tel. 03 584 3155, 040 520 3122FLOORBALLAND BADMINTONSports CentreApiankatu 7Tel. 040 335 6801BOWLINGKeilahalli (Bowling Centre)Glow bowling availableLotilantie 24, tel. 03 584 1039Open Mon 9.30 am–3 pmTue–Thu 1.30–8 pm,Fri 10.30 am–6 pmSat–Sun 10.30 am–5 pm.Closed in summer.TENNIS, Indoor courtsLotila Tennis Hall,Tel. 03 584 1193Kerhomaja Tennis Hall,Tel. 03 584 1193TENNIS, Outdoor courtsKerhomaja, tel. 040 335 6801Tehtaan kenttäTel. 03 584 1193, 020 416 3910Hotel Waltikka, tel. 03 57 711EQUIPMENT RENTALBicycles, scooters etc.Apianlahti CampingTel. 040 586 1097Hotel Waltikka, tel 03 57 711Ilola Tourist FarmTel. 03 588 9227INFORMATION: For more information on exercise facilities, contact the Valkeakoski City Sports Office,Apiankatu 7, tel. 040 335 6801, www.valkeakoski.fi.– 56 –

Sports Events In ValkeakoskiHAKU-VEIKON LATURETKI– CROSS COUNTRY SKIING EVENT 8 February 200922–60 km, several route options between Valkeakoski and TampereWALTIKKA RALLY (Finnish championship event) 5–6 June 2009FINNISH CHAMPIONSHIP ROWING MEETFOR LARGE BOATS 15–16 August, Lake LotilaPIRKAN HÖLKKÄ JOGGING EVENT 4 October 200933 km from the Tehtaan kenttä football field to Tampere.The event is a part of the annual Pirkan kierros tour, whichconsists of four separate events.THE KEKKONEN FAMILY –IN SHAPE ALL THEIR LIVESValkeakoski athletes excelin many sports, such asrhythmic gymnastics,aerobics and futsal.Sport is a common denominator for generations ofValkeakoski residents. The grand old man of Valkeakoski sportsAntero Kekkonen has been the charismatic driving force behind the Hakaski team and a strong influence on the sport at the national level. Hisoffspring includes several sports enthusiasts. Among them is his grandsonElmo, who is one of the best tennis players in his age group in Finland.– 57 –

LEISURE • CHILDRENLUXURY FOR KIDS – Places to Play and ExerciseADVENTURE PARKApia ParkTel. 040 335 6051040 335 6512The Adventure Park, situated only a short walk away from thecity centre, is much more than a common playground. The kidscan splash around in shallow lagoons, play in the log towers andbastions, and climb and play on other safe play apparatus. Thepark is open daily from May to October. Bring a lunch bag andspend a fun summer day with the kids in the Adventure Park!The Skatepark is situated next to Apia Beach, across from theAdventure Park.CHILDREN’STRAFFIC PLAYPARKTallikatu 2, tel 040 335 7741The traffic playpark is an excellentplace for children to learnabout real-life traffic by practicingwith pedal cars and bicycles.Open in summer. Free entry.– 58 –

DOMESTIC ANIMALAND BIRD PARKSAPIA BIRD PENPässinmäenkatu 27Inquiries, tel. 040 335 7751At the Apia bird pen you canadmire a peacock in all itssplendour. In summer youcan also see chickens, cocksand pheasantsChildren’s Culture at Voipaala Art CentreSääksmäentie 772, tel. 040 335 7071Voipaala is a popular destination for kindergarten and school excursions.Guided exhibitions and art workshops give childrenthe chance to learn about arts and crafts. During the summer holidaysthere are structured art activities available at the Kesäkäpäläart workshop. More information on page 41.ILOLA TOURIST FARMVedentaantie 30, MetsäkansaTel. 03 588 9227040 596 8027Entry: 5 €/family.Enjoy seeing farm animals suchas horses, cows, calves, rabbits,ducks, cats, dogs etc. A playarea and a trampoline available.For more information, see page 60!HORSEBACK RIDINGIlola StableVedentaantie 30, MetsäkansaTel. 03 588 9227040 596 8027Eurotalli Riding StablePyörönmaantie 500Tel. 03 588 5818SS-talli Riding SchoolKapakanmäki 22, TarttilaTel. 03 543 6279Valkeakoski boasts dozens of football fields in active use.REMEMBER THESE:Our many beaches (page 37)Indoor swimming poolat the Sports Centre (page 56)Korkeakangas Ski Centre(page 53)Wareena Ice stadium (page 53)– 59 –

ACCOMMODATIONCozy Accommodation to Suit Your NeedsPrices may varyHOTEL WALTIKKAHakalantie 6, tel. 03 57 711www.valkeakosken-waltikka.fiA quality hotel on the shore of the clear Lake Mallasvesi, a shortwalk away from the city centre. 83 rooms, including 3 suites. Pricesstart at 75 €/room/night, incl. breakfast and sauna. A cosy saunasection, including a Turkish bath. Several meeting rooms. Tworestaurants and a summer terrace. Tennis court. Great outdoorrecreation in the nearby woods and exercise fields.ILOLA TOURIST FARMRestaurant Wanha Asema(Old Station)Vedentaantie 30, MetsäkansaTel. 03 588 9227040 596 8027www.ilolanmaatilamatkailu.comThe active farm offers varied services including food, accommodation,meetings and special events for individual customers andgroups all year round. Accommodation in the old station building,outbuildings and lakeshore cabins. Prices start at 35 €/personincl. breakfast. Caravan area on the premises.Two fully licensed restaurants. Smoke sauna on reservation. Sugarcreations made to order. Horseback riding, buggy rides, farm animals,extensive playground and mini-golf. Open daily.– 60 –

HOTEL VIIDENNUMERORapolanranta 1, SääksmäkiTel. 045 128 1391www.viidennumero.fiUnique lodging in the magnificentlakeside landscape ofSääksmäki. 25 beds in 1-3person rooms. Prices startat 60 €/night/room.Ask for a quotation forlonger stays!Tel. from abroaddial +358-local numberAPIANLAHTI CAMPINGPälkäneentie 43, tel. 040 586 1097, www.apianlahticamping.comSituated in a beautiful natural spot on the shore of Lake Mallasvesi,only a short walk from the city centre and close to the KorkeakangasSki Centre. Six well-equipped 6-person cabins fit for winteraccommodation, price 120 €/night or 650 €/week. Additional 4-person cabins in summer, starting at 50 €/night and doublerooms at 35 €/night. Tents, caravans and boats starting at 16 €.Á la carte restaurant in summer. Free wireless Internet connection.PÄIVÖLÄ FOLK HIGH SCHOOLPäivöläntie 52, Tarttila, tel. 03 233 2200Modestly priced accommodation for groups in a traditionalrustic environment. Prices start at 25 €/person.VILLA SAVILLALaaksotorpantie 82Tel. 040 763 6311SALMINEN CABINSLeppäjärventie 211, PyörönmaaTel. 03 588 5805, 040 762 0522PAPPILANNIEMICOURSE CENTREPappilanniemi 51, SääksmäkiTel. 040 744 1598Accommodation in beautifulnatural surroundings on theshore of Lake Vanajavesifrom 1 June to 15 August.Other times for groups onlyby agreement.Prices start at 25 €/person.An attractive small cottagefor 4 persons at the heart ofthe countryside. Available1 May–30 September.Price: 50 €/night.Peaceful leisure time in genuinerustic surroundings. Three 2-7person cabins. Prices startat 115 €/weekend and220 €/week. A 15-personLapp hut is also available.OTHER ACCOMMODATIONDURING THE HOUSING FAIRHämeen Matkailu Oy. See page 21.– 61 –

DIRECTORYENJOY THE PLEASURES OF THE CITY!Valkeakoski offers great services for both travellers and residents.There is a good selection of shops and services. You can choosefrom about forty cafes and restaurants.Services are mainly concentrated around two centres. One, includingthe Koskikara shopping centre, is in the area around Valtakatustreet and the market place, and the other one is near the bus station.You can also find shops and services in other parts of Valkeakoski.KoskikaraShopping CentreValtakatu 9–11The Koskikara shopping centre houses some 40 shops and enterprises,including a large supermarket, shops and boutiques of varioussizes, restaurants and cafes, employment office and other serviceproviders. Plenty of indoor and outdoor parking spaces available.– 62 –

ValkeakoskiMarket Placeis situated in the heart of thecity: in summer, by the lakenext to the tourist office;in winter, in front of theKoskikara shopping centre.Open year round Tue and Fri6 am–2 pm. In summer, Wedevening 2–7 pm and Sat infront of Koskikara 6 am–1 pm.SHOPPINGSUPERMARKETSK-Market PepperoniLempääläntie 39, tel. 03 586 9090K-Supermarket ApiantoriApiankatu 6, tel. 03 277 7200S-market KoskikaraValtakatu 9-11, tel. 010 767 1041S-market SuperiLempääläntie 22, tel. 010 767 1490ValintataloApiankatu 2, tel. 03 584 2521FLEA MARKETSKirppis AnnuliSammonkatu 14, tel. 040 350 5054Merjan KirppisValtakatu 9-11, tel. 03 584 0411SammakkoprinssiApiankatu 2, tel. 040 327 7665SPR:n kirpputoriTorikatu 2, tel. 0400 237 158Taavetinlahden kirpputoriRapolantie 37, tel. 040 722 3983GIFT SHOPS ANDSPECIALTY GOODSAlko (off-licence)Koskikara shopping centertel. 020 711 2442Antiikki-Waaja (antiques)Tarttila, tel. 0400 466 271Kello- ja kulta Kronos(watches and jewellery)Kauppatori 3, tel. 03 584 4555Kivitaide Birgit Pelkonen (rock art)Välikatu 4, tel. 0400 737 362Lahjaliike Kaunis Koti Ruusupuu(gifs and interior decoration)Valtakatu 15, tel. 0400 999 008Rautia (hardware store)Sammonkatu 19, tel. 0207 630 850Tulikoira (forged iron works)Kankaantie 40, tel. 050 597 3477Sportia-Seppo (sporting goods)Valtakatu 31, tel. 03 584 5622Venekeskus Eronen (boating goods)Huhtakatu 6, tel. 03 584 4196Wilhelmiina (gifts and interior decoration)Valtakatu 9–11, tel. 040 553 6058– 63 –

DIRECTORYSTRAWBERRIES AND MORE!RESTAURANTSAn NamAuthentic Vietnamese foodApiankatu 3, tel. 03 585 1085ApiaHome style lunchand à la Carte menuApiankatu 43, tel. 03 584 1576Golden SourceGenuine Chinese foodValtakatu 19Tel. 050 414 2974KarpuziLunch on weekdays and à la CarteTorikatu 2, tel. 03 586 9080Mama’s CafeLunch, coffee and pastriesValtakatu 5-7, tel. 03 585 0519Musta KissaLunch on weekdays and à la CarteValtakatu 13, tel. 03 584 0750Pappilanniemi Course CentreDelicious buffet for groups,reservations only.Pappilanniemi 51, SääksmäkiTel. 040 744 1598ParilaValkeakoski styleà la Carte menuKauppatori 1, tel. 03 584 2629Päivölä Folk High SchoolBuffet for groups, reservations onlyPäivöläntie 52, TarttilaTel. 03 233 2200Sääksmäen SiltaLakeshore restaurant,high quality kitchenHämeenlinnantie 28Sääksmäki, tel. 03 588 1092ViidennumeroLakeshore restaurant,à la Carte menu(open in summer,in winter by reservation only)Rapolanranta 1, SääksmäkiTel. 045 128 1391WaltikkaLakeshore restaurantá la Carte menu and other treatsHakalantie 6, tel. 03 57 711Wanha AsemaRegional home cookingVedentaantie 24Tel. 03 588 9227LUNCH AND FAST FOODDeniss Kebab & PizzaKauppatori 4, tel. 03 585 0198HesburgerTorikatu 2, tel. 075 325 9360Inter Pizza and KebabApiankatu 5Tel. 03 585 1050KotipizzaLempääläntie 5, tel. 03 584 2720MallasMallasvedenkatu 10Tel. 040 451 3595Papachi Kebab & PizzeriaValtakatu 14, tel. 03 584 9326SavariiniApiankatu 4, tel. 03 584 5380Swimming Hall lunch cafeApiankatu 7, tel. 03 584 6874Valkeakoski Adult EducationCentre lunch cafeKauppilankatu 2Tel. 03 5691 8115– 64 –

CAFESCafe ApiantoriApiankatu 6Tel. 03 277 7215Cafe SofiaKoskikara Shopping CentreTel. 03 584 7419Cafe – Confectionery AnitaApiankatu 5, tel. 03 584 0711Cafe – ConfectioneryStåhlbergKauppatori 5Tel. 03 588 5885Irish Bar Dolly and AngelsValtakatu 12, tel. 03 585 0473Jyris PubJyräänkatu 12–14Tel. 03 584 6202KrouviLempääläntie 37Tel.03 584 9098Night Club LolaSääksmäentie 1Tel.03 584 6600OnnelaValtakatu 12, tel. 020 775 9432Pub BulldogSääksmäentie 1Tel.03 584 6600PUBS AND BARSPub FransSalomaantie 9Tel.03 584 0927Pub LinnoSeurahuoneenkatu 1Tel. 03 584 2629ViidennumeroRapolanranta 1Tel. 045 128 1391(Open in summer,in winter by reservation only)WaltikkaHakalantie 6, tel. 03 57 711Wanha MestariInnalantie 3, tel. 03 584 0977Cafe – ConfectioneryVarmiola BakerySääksmäentie 1Tel. 03 585 10750400 152 373Viialan leipomo BakerySalomaantie 9Tel. 0400 150 522Viialan leipomo BakeryValtakatu 26–27Tel. 03 585 0222Youth Cafe BarbaariSeurahuoneenkatu 4Tel. 03 5691 8108Tel. from abroaddial +358-local number– 65 –

DIRECTORY • SERVICESwww.valkeakoski.fiALLSERVICESNEARYOU!CITY HALL, Sääksmäentie 2, tel. 03 569 1100BOAT BERTHSSee page 37CAR RENTALSVääränkoivun Auto OyPeuranoronkatu 2Tel. 03 584 1616CINEMACinema Kino-SampoValtakatu 19Tel. 03 584 2333CITY GUIDESTourist OfficeSee pages 21 and 68FILLING STATIONSK-Market/NesteSääksmäentie 25Tel. 03 584 4302Neste Oil ExpressMallasvedenkatu 10Tel. 040 451 3595SEOKirjaskatu 9Tel. 03 584 1941FILLING STATIONSShellLempääläntie 194Tel. 03 584 2307st1 (Cold station)Mahliankatu 2TB (Cold station)Apiankatu 42FIRST AIDTerveyskeskus(Public Healthcare centre)Särpimäenkatu 27Doctor on duty• Weekdays 8 am–4 pmtel. 03 5691 7596Sairaala (Hospital)UlvajankatuEmergency clinic anddoctor on duty• Evenings 4–10 pmtel. 03 3116 7260• Weekendstel. (switchboard)03 3116 7394FIRST AIDEläinlääkäripalvelu(Veterinary service)Asemantie 10Tel. 03 5691 8200Valkeakoskeneläinsairaala(Animal hospital)Lempääläntie 525Tel. 020 7569 690LIBRARYKauppilankatu 2Tel. 040 335 7055Mon–Tue 10 am–8 pmWed–Fri 10 am–7 pmSat 10 am–3 pm,in summerMon–Fri 10 am–7 pm.Reading roomSun 12–3 pm,closed in summerPHARMACIESWalkiakoskenApteekkiKauppatori 5Tel. 03 573 3600PHARMACIESValkeakoskenII ApteekkiLempääläntie 39Tel. 03 584 1737POLICEApiankatu 5Tel. 0718 746 310POST OFFICEMallasvedenkatu 4Tel. 020 071 000TAXITel. 106 2500TRAVEL SERVICEMatkahuoltobus stationApiankatu 4Tel. 03 584 1703Timetables and ticketsMon–Fri7.30 am– 4.30 pmSH-ToursTravel AgencyValtakatu 22-24Tel. 03 588 533103 588 5332– 66 –

EVENTS IN VALKEAKOSKI 2009HAKU-VEIKON LATURETKI SKIING EVENT 8 FEBRUARY22–60 km several route optionsbetween Valkeakoski and TampereFISH MARKET 28 MARCHAt the market place.INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY 18 MAYMyllysaari museums. Pages 44– 45HELKA FESTIVITIES IN RITVALA 31 MAYOutdoor celebration with a procession of young girls singingtraditional songs. Page 50VALKEAKOSKI MARKET 3– 4 JUNEIn front of Koskikara shopping centre.WALTIKKA RALLY (Finnish championship event) 5–6 JUNESÄÄKSMÄKI SOI! CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 8–11 JULYTop-rated symphony and chamber music concerts at Voipaalaart centre, Visavuori museum as well as Sääksmäki andMetsäkansa churches. Page 50HOUSING FAIR 10 JULY–9 AUGUSTAll kinds of housing treats displayed at theLintula housing fair site. Pages 6–21.Additional attraction:the Visavuori museum complex. Pages 42–43WORKERS’ MUSIC FESTIVAL 22–26 JULYFive-day music festival for music lovers of all ages. Performersinclude Anna Eriksson, Eppu Normaali, Juha Tapio, Kaija Kooand Kotiteollisuus. Page 49PAPER GIRL’S EVE 8 AUGUSTUnique local art and culture event. Page 50ONNIPOP 9 AUGUSTPop music event with no age restrictions at the Apia adventure park.FINNISH CHAMPIONSHIP ROWING MEETFOR LARGE BOATS 15–16 AUGUSTLotilanjärvi. Page 57PIRKAN HÖLKKÄ JOGGING EVENT 4 OCTOBER33 km from the Tehtaan kenttä football field to Tampere.Anna Eriksson will performat the Workers’ Music Festival.Remember These:FC Haka plays at theTehtaan kenttä footballfield. Page 54Isku-Veikot volleyball teamplays at the Apia SportsCentre. Page 56Outdoor dancing at theKirjaslampi Dance Pavilionon summer Fridays.Summer theatreat Voipaala in July.Exhibitionsaround the city. Page 51Changes possible.MORE INFORMATION ON ALL EVENTS: www.valkeakoski.fi– 67 –

VALKEAKOSKI TOURIST OFFICEOpen: 15 June–8 July 2009Mon–Fri klo 9 am–5 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am–2 pm9 July –10 August 2009Mon–Fri klo 9 am–7 pm, Sat–Sun 10 am– 4 pmat other times Mon–Fri 9 am– 4 pmKauppatori 9, FIN 37600 ValkeakoskiTel. +358 40 335 6051, +358 40 335 6512E-mail: matkailutoimisto@vlk.fiwww.valkeakoski.fi