The Jewels of Southwest Tavastia © Kirjakaari, Jyväskylä 2016 Text Johanna Talikainen Photos Hannu Laatunen DA-Group p. 64-65 Boreal Plant Breeding Ltd p. 66 Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)p. 72 (above) Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK)p. 73 (above) Eerikkilä Sports Institute p. 77 (bottom left) Forssa Vocational Institute p. 75 Graphic Design Henna Paulakorpi Translation Karri Kaukinen, Apropos Lingua Oy Printed by Saarijärven Offset, 2016 Publisher Kirjakaari, www.kirjakaari.fi ISBN 978-952-7187-11-1
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The River Brought Life..............................................4 The Treasured Valleys, Hills, and Beaches..............14 Fabric Town Forssa................................................32 Fertile and Flavorful................................................50 Green Technology.................................................56 Regional Expertise.................................................68 Passion for Sports, Love for Art..............................78 Noteworthy Events................................................89
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The River Brought Life
If such a thing as a typical Tavastian landscape exists, it can be found in all its glory in the Forssa region. The region is defined by the rolling river basin, plentiful waters, the glacially formed ridges, and the gently arching fields. Life in the Forssa region owes its beginnings to the slowly flowing waters of the Loimijoki River. The stream has carried slash-and-burn cultivators and huntsmen, it has been used to float logs, and it was also the birthplace of a once-progressive textile industry. The Loimijoki River rises in the plentiful waters of Tammela: It flows from the Lake Pyhäjärvi delta through the regions of Forssa, Jokioinen, Ypäjä, Loimaa, and Huittinen, finally merging with the Kokemäenjoki River, which runs into the sea. Along the way, the Loimijoki River is surrounded by fertile fields. The stream also passes by many population centers filled with industry and everyday life. In Forssa, the river links two old red-bricked industrial milieus: the Weaving Mill (Kutomo) and Spinning Mill (Kehräämö). The Spinning Mill and the foaming rapids of Kuhala next to it have given birth to a modern industrial community. The rapids of Kuhala are followed by the Vieremä rapids, from where the river continues flowing towards Jokioinen. This is another place where the foaming rapids gave a push to industrial development in the early part of the 19th century. In Ypäjä, the Loimijoki River has provided a name and a fantastic milieu for a new type of enterprise: a golf course. Kojonjoki, a tributary of the Loimijoki River, reaches Humppila, which is the fifth municipality of the Forssa region.
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The duckboards at Torronsuo take you through the ruggedly beautiful landscape. The Torronsuo National Park is almost completely covered by a bog, with small pinewood patches in the middle. Torronsuo is surrounded by ridges, cliffs, and scenic rocks with wide views of the different parts of the bog. The Torronsuo National Park bog has almost totally remained in natural state.
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The glorious nature is one of Tammela’s assets. The region offers a wide variety of opportunities for various enterprises and recreation.
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The rugged bog comes to life after a harsh winter. The Torronsuo vegetation is versatile. The most common plants found in raised bogs, such as heather, marsh tea, bilberry, crowberry, cranberry, bog sedge, and Rannoch rush are plentiful in Torronsuo. The cranberry is the symbol of the National Park.
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The traditional pole fences are a sign of settlement from a bygone era. The fences were used to keep free-grazing animals away from the fields and meadows.
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T h e T r e a s u r e d Va l l e y s , Hills, and Beaches
The nature in the Forssa region is second to none. It can best be described with the word verdant. The numerous blue shimmering lakes and rivers and the green ridges, valleys, and wild forests attract travelers and leisure-time residents for a refreshing stay. The best parts of nature can be enjoyed in the national parks. The Liesjärvi National Park is one of Finland’s oldest forests in natural state and the area is framed by bogland and lakes. The Torronsuo National Park, with its breathtaking rugged beauty, is the best place for birdwatching, hiking, and skiing in the wintertime. Water is a significant element of the Forssa region. The region has approximately 150 lakes, most of which are located in Tammela. The Loimijoki River, which cuts through the region, defines the landscape in many places, both in the middle of population centers and the countryside. The Häme Nature Centre, located along the historical Hämeen Härkätie, is an excellent place to explore the region’s nature, the national parks, the Häme lake uplands, hiking routes, and the nearby municipalities.
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The river has brought life to Forssa. The riverside has both new and old housing. The river banks are framed by verdant walking paths.
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The Koijoki River runs through Humppila and offers recreational fishers the opportunity to try their luck, while enjoying the sunny summer days near the Myllynkulma dam.
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Ankkalammi is Forssa’s oasis next to the market square. Ankkalammi was created during the Second World War, when clay was dug from the area to build the Puistolinna building.
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Humppila is part of the Loimijoki River basin. The most significant lake in Humppila is the shallow Kiipunjärvi, which is located in the municipalities of Jokioinen and Humppila. The rest of the waters consist of ponds, of which Venäjänlammi pictured here is a popular swimming spot in the summertime.
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Tammela’s Pyhäjärvi and Kuivajärvi lakes are filled with fish and provide fishers with pikeperch and perch, among others. The lakes of Tammela are popular fishing sites both in the summertime and winter.
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The nature in Tammela offers magnificent experiences for people of all ages throughout the year, from short moments in nature to all-day hikes. Even little children can learn about nature, for example, by tasting the healthy wild berries. The Häme Nature Centre provides illustrative information and a refreshing place to stop for a break.
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The whispering pines and the roaring winds. The forest calms the mind and gives strength. Nature is a famously versatile source of well-being.
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Fabr ic To w n Fo r s s a The silhouette of Forssa is outlined by the red-bricked factory areas on the shores of the Loimijoki River. The town began to develop from a small rural village into one of the largest centers of the textile industry in Finland in 1847, when the Swedish-born Axel Wilhelm Wahren established a cotton factory near the rapids of Loimijoki. Nowadays, the former factory milieus have been harnessed to service the needs of culture, education, and business. The town of Forssa is the commercial center of the Forssa region, offering a great variety of services in a small package. Even though the services have concentrated into the shopping centers, the old town center has not been left to wither. The lively market square is surrounded by small shops and boutiques, only a stone’s throw away from the new shopping centers.
The old water tower at the Weaving Mill creates a silhouette in the dark water at night. Today, the Weaving Mill area is home to various different businesses from offices to supported living for the elderly and exercise services.
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The rapids of Kuhalankoski at the Spinning Mill keep the waters moving and the river from freezing in the winter. In the summertime, the area around the dam is filled with boats.
Forssa is a compact, verdant, and beautiful town. It is filled with parks, park lanes, and wide greeneries. The status of a national urban park granted to Forssa honors the highly regarded environment – the cultural landscape, the diversity of nature, and the unique townscape. Of The other municipalities of the Forssa region, Humppila is especially known for its shopping center by the side of the mainroad 2, Jokioinen for its gardens, Tammela for its lakes and peace of nature, and Ypäjä for its horses.
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Nowadays, the Spinning Mill area mostly spins cultural yarns. The square near the dam beside the chimney is used for many events in the summertime.
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The Uusikylä area is an authentic example of Old Forssa. The uniform wooden house district is located between the Spinning and Weaving Mills and extends to the river bank.
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Uusikylä is home to the legendary hotel Maakunta, which has a colorful history. President Kekkonen is known to have stayed there on several occasions.
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The popular sites for detached houses in Kuusto are located near the Kaukjärvi Lake, in a quiet and parklike environment.
The town garden is one of the newest areas in Forssa, right beside the Loimijoki River. The area was designed to combine the traditional compact and limited street space of wooden towns with the conventional method of building detached houses. The uniform milieu is enhanced by the fact that all the buildings are simple two-story wooden houses.
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The shopping center Humppilan Lasi has approximately 20 different shops and service points, right in the middle of the verdant countryside. The excellent location by the side of the mainroad 2 ensures the flow of customers throughout the year. The area has been home to various enterprises since the 1950s.
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Forssa has two large shopping centers close to each other and the town center. Forssa is the region’s center of commerce, where many people come to do their shopping. In the summertime, the commerce picks up further, due to leisure-time residents.
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Local flavors and local food. The Köökki restaurant on Keskuskatu is widely known throughout Finland for its pure flavors. Köökki shut its doors in April 2016, but its owner is continuing with a new local food concept in a more spacious setting by the side of the market square.
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Forssa has a lively market square, which is filled with vendors and customers three times a week, throughout the year. On Saturdays during the summer, the square often has live music and other activities.
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In addition to breads and pastries, the traditional Antin Konditorio now also offers homemade ice cream. The ice cream products are available at summertime events.
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Makuliha produces high-quality meat products from Finnish materials. The family business, located on Kärsäkuja in Tammela, operates from its owners’ cozy farm. In the annual sausage fair at Tammela, the Makuliha sausages are always among the best in the competition.
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The green, gardenlike grounds of the Jokioinen Mansion have a granary with a bell tower and a stone stable, which has an octagonal tower and an onion dome. The Mansion’s old main barn has been converted into offices and renamed Jokioisten Tietotalo. It also houses a restaurant and exhibition spaces. The main library of Jokioinen is located in a wooden building, which used to be the municipal government building until 1986.
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The Forssa region is located in the middle of the most fertile farmlands in Finland and is therefore a significant region of agricultural production. The primary food production goes hand in hand with the food industry. In addition to traditional farming, root vegetable production and horse management are widely practiced in the region and a new trend in food production is the organic rearing of beef cattle. Traveling through the countryside, running into grazing sheep, cows, and horses is a common occurrence. The proximity of the countryside and primary food production has created new business in the Forssa region around the theme of local food. Fresh and ethical local food inspires the development of logistics, restaurants, and tourism in the field. Among other enterprises, the region has a local food wholesaler and several restaurants and tourist attractions investing in local food. The National Resources Institute facility in Jokioinen adds a unique characteristic to the food production of the Forssa region. The facility does significant research to ensure the sustainability of food production.
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The Forssa region has a strong industrial tradition. The current leading fields include the food, electronic, and environmental fields as well as information technology. Attention has especially been paid to businesses in the environmental field, whose work in the region is significant, also in the global scale. In fact, the Forssa region is one of the furthest developed and most versatile concentrations of environmental expertise in Europe, with progressive research, design, and work in the fields of recycling, waste management, and bioenergy.
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The region is the Finnish market leader in, among other things, the processing of glass and electrical waste. Nearly 100% of Finnish recycled glass is processed in the Forssa region. Over half of the refrigerators, televisions, and monitors in Finland pass through Forssa. The Forssa region still has plenty of traditional industry, even though the trend for the past couple of decades has been transitioning from industry towards services and from larger corporations into small and medium sized businesses.
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The old Tanner’s Workshop in the village of Porras in Tammela nowadays operates as a museum and a venue for various functions and exhibitions.
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Jokioisten Lankatehdas Oy produces wire and welded meshes from hotrolled iron. The factory’s roots extend to 1804, when the landlord of the Jokioinen Mansion, Ernst Gustav von Willebrand established a bar iron forge by the side of the Loimijoki River.
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Jokioisten Leipä employs nearly 100 people. The new bakery now producing the tasty breads and pastries was completed in 2014.
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Fingrid Oyj’s reserve power plant in Forssa was completed in 2012. It is used to ensure the supply of reserve energy for the Finnish power grid.
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Uusioaines Oy in Forssa uses cleaned recycled glass to produce environmentally friendly foam glass, a light-weight aggregate used in the construction industry and environmental construction.
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DA-Design Oy was established in 1995 by local engineering students in Forssa. Over a twenty-year span, the company has grown into a consolidated corporation, DA-Group, employing nearly hundred people. Today, DA-Group is a provider of advanced electronic solutions and products for technology industry, defence and aerospace organizations. Customers use the high-performance products in demanding environments underwater, on ground, and in space. DA-Group offers a complete range of services from research, product development and design, testing and validation, manufacturing to product life cycle management. The company specializes in embedded systems, electro-mechanics as well as RF and microwave engineering. DA-Group is a widely recognized partner in helping customers increase the technical performance and usability of their products. 64
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Natural Resources Institute of Finland’s primary research center is located in Jokioinen, where research is done on plants, among other things. The experimental fields are distinct from the rest of the landscape.
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Vapo’s power plant in Forssa produces district heating for the town’s residents and businesses. The power plant located in Kiimassuo is fueled by peat, woodchips, and other plant-based fuels.
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Reg ional Expertise The Forssa region is traditionally a region of education. Forssa Vocational Institute, Häme University of Applied Sciences, Faktia, Ypäjä Equine College, the Upper Secondary School of Forssa, and Eerikkilä Sports Institute provide a wide variety of educational opportunities. Forssa Vocational Institute offers 70 study programs for youth and adults in culture, natural sciences, social sciences, business economics and management, tourism and hospitality industries, social and health industries, and technology and transport. Häme University of Applied Sciences educates nurses and sustainability specialists. The University’s Mustiala campus in Tammela educates specialists in horse management and agricultural
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activities. Eerikkil채 Sports Institute, also located in Tammela, specializes in sports and nature education. H채me University of Applied Sciences educates nurses and sustainability specialists. The Mustiala campus in Tammela educates specialists in horse management and agricultural activities. Yp채j채 Equine College is the largest educational institution in the equine field in Finland, where students can become riding instructors, horse trainers, trotting trainers, farriers, stable managers, horse physiotherapists, and hippotherapists. The Upper Secondary School of Forssa is the oldest Finnish language rural school in Finland. Despite its long history, today it is a modern educational institution. The school draws students from throughout the Forssa region and further. The Sports Academy, which operates in conjunction with the school, is especially attractive to targetoriented young athletes in the region.
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The horses at Ypäjä Equine College are at the highest level internationally. The stables at Siittolamäki house approximately 250 horses, of which around 140 belong to the College. While horses of all ages can be found in the stables, most of them are sport horses in working age. The level of training among the horses ranges from trainable foals to race and trotter horses in the more demanding classes.
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The picturesque surroundings and the buildings of Mustiala are a piece of unique Finnish history and present-day. The park and the oldest buildings in Mustiala originate from the mid-19th century. Mustiala also offers conference and tourism services. The barn, the fields, and forests of the teaching and research farm offer versatile environments for studying and research.
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Music is blaring at Forssa’s Spinning Mill, which houses the teaching facilities of the Forssa region Music Institute. The same space is also used for training by the Wahren Institute’s choirs.
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Forssa Vocational Institute offers young people and adults in the region education and training for the basic vocational qualifications as well as further vocational education.
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Eerikkilä Sports Institute is located between two national parks, on the shores of the Ruostejärvi and Leppilampi lakes. Eerikkilä hosts the national coaching centers for football and floorball: Sami Hyypiä Academy and Floorball Academy. Eerikkilä is a training center which specializes in sports and nature. Graduates from Eerikkilä include coaches, exercise industry specialists, and wilderness and nature guides. In addition, the center offers active alternatives for corporate events and recreation.
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Passion for Sports, Love for Art
The Forssa region is known for both its sporting successes as well as its artists and cultural icons. Basketball, ice hockey, ringette, football, and Finnish baseball teams from the region play at the highest national levels. The Forssa region offers versatile pastimes and activities in both summertime and winter. One of the most important art centers in the region is Kehräämö, the old Spinning Mill, where yarn has nowadays been replaced with culture. The region’s art education in visual arts, music, and theatre has concentrated in the Spinning Mill. The area also hosts a library, the Forssa Museum, the Wahren Institute which offers many activities and educational opportunities, and other educational institutions. 78
Since 2005, Atelje Heljä has been located in Humppila, on the side of Turku–Tampere mainroad. The studio exhibits the works of ceramicist professor Heljä Liukko-Sundström and ceramicist Olli Vasa.
The region’s manor houses, heritage farms, museums, and the rural exhibition park Elonkierto also exhibit the culture of the Forssa region in their unique ways. A museum train taking passengers between Jokioinen and Humppila is a great way to see the beautiful cultural landscape and get a little closer to a way of life now in the past. The local color is of course enriched by the cuisine, which is based on Tavastian delicacies, such as the various casseroles. The traditional flavors have increasingly been brought to the foreground in recent years as local production and local food have become newly respected once again.
Catering restaurant and countryside hotel Urpolan Kartano provides services for private and corporate functions in a rustic milieu. The magnificent art nouveau mansion has been offering versatile services for over 30 years.
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The main library of Ypäjä is located in a historic wooden building, originally built in the 1890s and since restored. The library, together with the regional museum, is steeped in the atmosphere of a bygone age, but both are fully available to the local people and tourists.
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The Jokioinen Parsonage Museum was previously used as a parsonage, verger’s residence, and housing for the mansion. The parsonage was originally built from clay, straw, and moss. A monument to commemorate the birth place of Finland’s first female minister, Member of Parliament and talousneuvos Miina Sillanpää is located near the Parsonage Museum.
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A narrow-gauge railway has transported people and goods in the Jokioinen and Humppila municipalities for over 115 years. The train service, which opened in 1898, originally ran 23 kilometers from Humppila to Forssa until 1974. Steam locomotive rides can still be enjoyed on the museum railway travelling 14 kilometers from Jokioinen to Humppila. The leisurely chug of the locomotive across the countryside is an experience for the whole family to enjoy.
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The museum railway in Jokioinen is in regular use during the summer. The station master rings the bell to signify that it is time for the train to depart. The steam locomotive answers the bell with its whistle.
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Notewor thy Event s The Forssa region has plenty of cultural events throughout the year, but naturally most festivals are held in the summertime. Each municipality in the Forssa region has its own peculiar events, which demonstrate the local everyday life and history. The largest events in Forssa include the three-day city festival Holjat, Pick-Nick, which is the largest one day car show in the Nordic countries, the international silent film festival, and the Forssan Suvi-ilta marathon event. The Pilvenmäki racetrack offers horseracing and betting throughout the year.
Pick-Nick is the largest one-day car show in the Nordic countries, gathering tens of thousands of visitors. The event has been held more than 30 times.
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Holja is a local word from Forssa meaning �something special�. The Holjat event is a three-day city festival, which is held in Forssa’s market square in the turn of July and August. It is a time for the brightest stars and the most discussed artists to take the stage.
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In the summertime, the cultural events in Jokioinen are mostly concentrated around the museum railway and the rural exhibition park operated by the Natural Resources Institute of Finland. The Minkiö Steam Festival brings together steam engine enthusiasts and fans of old vehicles and trains near the museum railway. The Steam Festival is a part of the traditional Jokioisten Pitäjäpäivät event. Tammela returns to the 17th century with the Hakkapeliitta event, where the atmosphere is indescribable. Crafts and culinary experiences in the spirit of the era are offered in an authentic milieu. The market is filled with soldiers from a bygone age, as well as the king and queen, beggars, and other folk from the era. Bella Italia, held each summer in Tammela, gathers enthusiasts and lovers of Italian vehicles to Mustiala, to admire the exhibited cars and motorcycles. The number one event in Ypäjä is naturally the Finnderby, where, in addition to the traditional derby, the Nordic championships are contested in dressage and show jumping. Ypäjä also has many other horse races and events throughout the year. Other events include the Pertun Päivät and Ypäjän Yö events in August.
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The Cheese and Wine Festival organized by the Jokioinen Mansion dairy gathers hundreds of people to the Kartanopuisto in Jokioinen to enjoy the summer night and the local products of Jokioisten Leipä. The theme is local food: cheese, bread, and other agricultural products.
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The two-day Hakkapeliitta event in Tammela offers visitors the opportunity to explore the region’s history and experience how different chores were done in the past, in both the fields and farmhouses. The event offers the chance to taste, smell, and listen to the past.
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The Korteniemi heritage farm holds theme events exhibiting the traditional ways of teasing and carding wool.
Syrjälä court, situated in its original location in Tammela’s Portaanraitti, is an impressive example of the traditional grouping of farm buildings. 95
Forssa Unplugged in Tehtaanpuisto is a summer festival for the whole family. The event is organized by Forssa’s Kulttuuri-Axel ry.
The Tekniikkatapahtuma event in Teuro showcases restored agricultural machinery and equipment from different decades. The event is organized by Teuron-Kuuslammin Kylätoimintayhdistys ry.
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The Jokioisten Pitäjäpäivät event is the setting for various different functions. The event includes a traditional market square with vendors and shows, activities for children, live music, and skill demonstrations. The silent film festival offers visitors both famous films and rarities from Finland and around the world. The films are shown in period-correct fashion accompanied by live music. The venue for the festival is Forssan Elävienkuvien teatteri, which is the oldest functioning movie theater in Finland.
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In Jokioinen, the Minkiö Steam Festival turned ten in 2015. The summertime event is linked to the history of the narrow-gauge railway, or ”Kappeeraiteinen” as it is known locally. The railway has had a significant role in the region’s industry. The Steam Festival is still relevant today, as it provides information about the past to tourists and local people.
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The shows of Ypäjän Musiikkiteatteri are widely renowned and many audience members travel long distances to enjoy the shows and experience the art.
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O The evening market at the Spinning Mill, held once a week in the summertime, is a meeting place and a flea market, where people come to sell and buy things. Visitors can also enjoy a refreshing beverage or a small snack while watching the crowds and activities around the Spinning Mill.
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Vesihelmi Spa is a place of enjoyment, relaxation, and exercise for the whole family. In addition to hot tubs, a steam sauna, wave pool, and cold and hot water pools, Vesihelmi has proper swimming lanes for exercise. The children can enjoy the water slide and the sky-high diving platform.
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With its many lakes and ponds, Tammela has numerous swimming spots. The Mantaali and Vekkilä beaches are located in the municipality’s center and the Folk Park of Saari has two lakes, which are popular among swimmers. Each village and almost every lakeshore offers places for swimming. Ypäjä is known for its horses, but the municipality also has plenty of beautiful rural landscapes filled with flowers and recreational spots. The swimming spot known locally as “Murska” in an old quarry provides a nice opportunity for a cooling dip.
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Loimijoki Golf in Ypäjä sits naturally in the rural environment. The golf course has made a name for itself among golfers.
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The nature and scenery of the Forssa region are a significant part of Finnish art history. One of the most famous landscapes in the Forssa region was immortalized by the artist Albert Edelfelt in 1890, in his work Kaukola Ridge at Sunset.
The landscape of the Forssa region at its most beautiful: full of forests, water, and shores so dear. The view opens in all its glory from the Kaukola observation tower towards Lake Pyhäjärvi. During the summertime, the strait is filled with countless of boats with fishers on board.
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Region: Tavastia Proper Sub-region: Forssa sub-region Established: 1923, town privileges in 1964 Total area: 253.40 km² Land 248.79 km² Water 4.61 km² Population: 17 417 (January 31, 2016) Coat of arms: Forssa’s coat of arms was designed and drawn by the heraldic artist Olof Eriksson (1911-1987). The coat of arms was officially confirmed in 1962. The silver waterwheel in the blue field symbolizes the industry which grew next to the rapids. Distances: Helsinki 110 km, Tampere 87 km, Turku 88 km Neighboring municipalities are Jokioinen, Tammela, Humppila, and Urjala. Largest employers: Welfare district of Forssa Town of Forssa HK Scan Oyj Parmarine Oy Parma Oy Cooperative Society Hämeenmaa Forssa Print Oy Saint-Gobain Isover Oy Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj Teleste Oyj Forssan Metallityöt Ltd Tambest Glass Solutions Oy Ltd. Atria Finland Ltd DA-Group
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Sights: • The church of Forssa • Forssa Museum of Natural History • Forssa Museum • Ronttismäki Factory Workers’ Museum • The Spinning Mill area • Wahren-center • Koijärvi church • Museum Estate of Hevossilta • Forssa Theater • Exhibition center Vinkkeli at the Spinning Mill • Pilvenmäki racetrack • Vesihelmi Spa • Forssa Theater for Moving Pictures • Koijärven bird sanctuary • Salmistonmäki bird watching towers, Bird lake • Forssa National Urban Park
Sources: Wikipedia, the municipality’s website, Fonecta
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Humppila
Region: Tavastia Proper Sub-region: Forssa sub-region Established: 1874 Total area: 148.60 km² Land 147.96 km² Water 0.64 km² Population: 6 273 (January 31, 2016) Coat of arms: Designed by Olof Eriksson and officially confirmed in 1957. Distances: Forssa 21 km. Neighboring municipalities are Jokioinen, Ypäjä, Loimaa, Punkalaidun, and Urjala. Helsinki 130 km, Tampere 70 km, Turku 85 km. Turku–Toijala-railway, trains between Tampere and Turku stop at Humppila. Largest employers: The Municipality of Humppila Humppilan Osuuspankki
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Suomen Telakone Oy Delisis Oy Kahvila Kenkälusikka Oy Osuuskunta Takuu-Pesti TP
Sights: • Kauppila Traditional Farmyard • Talvinen Worker’s Cottage • Art Foundry Tuuli Wirman • Carpenter Shop Tuulipuu • Railway Station • Jokioinen Museum Railway • Humppila Glassworks • Ateljé Heljä Oy • Urpola Estate • Tilkkutex • Pekka Leino’s Collection • Taidegalleria Nooa • Humppila Church
Sources: Wikipedia, the municipality’s website, Fonecta
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Jokioinen
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Tavastia Proper Forssa sub-region 1873 181.94 km² Land 180.42 km² Water 1.52 km² 5 428 (January 31, 2016) The coat of arms of Jokioinen was designed by the artist Gustaf von Numers and it was officially accepted on July 30, 1951. The coat of arms’ blazon reads as follows: “The red escutcheon is split into half by a wavy fess. Above the fess, there are two crossed ears of wheat and below it, there is an anvil. All the charges are golden”. The ears of wheat in the coat of arms symbolize a strong agricultural area and agricultural research, the wavy fess the river, from which the municipality’s name is derived from, and the anvil the long tradition of iron industry in the area. Forssa 9 km. Helsinki approximately 120 km, Turku 82 km, Tampere 100 km. Neighboring municipalities are Tammela, Somero, Ypäjä, and Humppila. The Municipality of Jokioinen Jokioisten Leipä Oy Boreal Kasvinjalostus Oy Genencor International Oy Jomet Oy Konepaja E. Virtanen Oy Jopamac Ab Uusioaines Oy FM Haus Oy
Sights: • Rural and Domestic Animal Exhibition Park Elonkierto • Jokioinen Church • The Grain Storehouse • The Jokioinen Estate • The Museum Railway and the Narrow Gauge Museum • Ceramics Workshop Birgitan paja • Kyläseppä Summer Theater • Tuntematon Theater • The Miina Sillanpää Memorial • The Parsonage Museum • The Wendla Garden • The Ferraria Hillside Park • Jokioinen Veterans Heritage Center
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Tavastia Proper Forssa sub-region 1868 715.14 km² Land 640.39 km² Water 74.75 km² 6 273 (January 31, 2016) The design of the coat of arms is based on the municipality’s name. The oak leaves in the coat of arms are a direct reference to the name of the municipality, which is derived from the Finnish word for oak. The coat of arms was designed by Gustaf von Numers and it was officially confirmed on December 29, 1953. The coat of arms’ blazon reads as follows: “Three oak leaves in a red field, connecting to form a pall, a mast sprouts on both sides of the convergence; all the charges are silver”. Forssa 8 km, Hämeenlinna 48 km, Helsinki, Turku, and Tampere approximately 100 km. Nearest railway station Humppila 30 km. Nearest regular service airport Helsinki-Vantaa 100 km. Neighboring municipalities are Urjala, Hämeenlinna, Hattula, Loppi, Somero, Lohja, Karkkila, Forssa, and Jokioinen. Municipality of Tammela Palloilu Säätiö sr, Eerikkilän urheiluopisto Maatilan lihakauppa Makuliha Oy MokkerMeija Oy Stera Technologies Oy, Tammela
Sights: • Farmi –Mustiala Domestic Animal Farmyard • Galleria-Ateljee Jokitörmä • Honkamaja Forest Garden • Hämeen Härkätie, possibly the oldest road in Finland • Häme University of Applied Sciences’ Mustiala Campus • Gray-stone Church • Hakkapeliitta Statue • Häme Nature Center • Kaukola Observation Tower • Korteniemi Heritage Farm • Liesjärvi National Park • Mustiala Royal Manor • The village road and milieu of Porras • Porras Tanner’s Workshop • Rauhaniemi Summer Theater • Saarnakivi Sermon Rock • Veterans’ Museum • Saari Folk Park • Torronsuo National Park • Torro Chapel • Turpoonkoski Tourist Farm • Tammela Municipal Hall Exhibition Center • Memorial to those who died for their convictions in 1918 • Vintti Pehtoori Observation Tower • Vekkilä Museum Estate • Yli-Lekkala Museum • Eerikkilä Sports Institute
Sources: Wikipedia, the municipality’s website, Fonecta
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Tavastia Proper Forssa sub-region 1876 183.25 km² Land 182.76 km² Water 0.49 km² 2 412 (January 31, 2016) The design of the coat of arms is based on Ypäjä’s history and source of livelihood. The coat of arms presents a fairly accurate depiction of the belfry of the old Perttula chapel, demolished in 1901. The ear of wheat refers to the agriculture practiced in the municipality. The coat of arms was designed by Aukusti Tuhka and it was officially confirmed on June 27, 1949. The coat of arms’ blazon reads as follows: “A silvery belfry of a rural church in a blue field on the right side of a split escutcheon, a red ear of wheat in a silver field on the left side”. The history of the coat of arms of Ypäjä is particular, as it was one of the first coats of arms for Finnish language rural municipalities. Loimaa 15 km, Forssa 23 km, Turku 74 km, Tampere 96 km, Helsinki 132 km. Neighboring municipalities are Jokioinen, Somero, Loimaa, and Humppila. In the southwest, the municipality has a single shared boundary marker with Koski Tl. The Municipality of Ypäjä Ypäjä Equine College
Sights: • Summer Theater • Area of the local museum • The Library Building • Ateljee-galleria Paula Oksman • Artippos • The Veteran House • Ypäjä Local Museum • Ypäjä Equine College • The Finnish Equine Sports Museum • The Church of Ypäjä
Sources: Wikipedia, the municipality’s website, Fonecta
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Artworks p. 71 Jyrki Sailo, Käthy monument – relief, 1954, © Jyrki Sailo’s heirs / Ilkka Sailo 2016 Photo published with the permission of Ilkka Sailo. p. 83 Miina Sillanpää monument, 1951, natural stone, © Municipality of Jokioinen 2016
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