scenic viewpoint
Pyynikki Observation Tower
Stone tower on Finland's highest gravel ridge in Tampere, with views over two lakes and a café known for doughnuts.
6 km · about 10 min drive
Pirkanmaa, Finland · Europe
Pirkkala is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Villilä, 6km from Pyynikki Observation Tower.
Pirkkala is a town located in Pirkanmaa, Finland. With a population of 21,204, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pirkkala sits in Finland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Helsinki time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pirkkala to your route.
Pirkkala (Finnish: [ˈpirkːɑlɑ]; Swedish: Birkala) is a municipality in Finland, located in the Pirkanmaa region. It lies to the southwest of the regional capital, Tampere. The population of Pirkkala is approximately 21,000, while the metropolitan area has a population of approximately 428,000. It is the 48th mostRead more
populous municipality in Finland.
Pirkkala has an area of 104.04 square kilometres (40.17 sq mi) of which 22.66 km2 (8.75 sq mi) is water. The population density is 262.5 inhabitants per square kilometre (680/sq mi), which makes it the most densely populated municipality in Finland that does not use the title of town or city. Pirkkala is also currently the fastest-growing municipality in the Pirkanmaa region. The municipality is unilingually Finnish.
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is located in southwest Pirkkala. The most significant main road in Pirkkala is Tampere Ring Road.
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Pirkkala is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 61.4612 latitude, 23.6323 longitude.
Pirkkala has a population of approximately 21,204 people, making it a town in Finland.
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scenic viewpoint
Stone tower on Finland's highest gravel ridge in Tampere, with views over two lakes and a café known for doughnuts.
6 km · about 10 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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