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Pohtola

Pirkanmaa, Finland · Europe

About Pohtola

Pohtola is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Hyhky, 6km from Pyynikki Observation Tower.

Pohtola is a town located in Pirkanmaa, Finland. With a population of 1,407, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pohtola 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 Pohtola to your route.

About Pohtola

Lentävänniemi (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈle̞n̪t̪æʋænˌnie̯mi]) is a district in the western part of Tampere on the shores of Lake Näsijärvi in Pirkanmaa, Finland. It belongs to the northwestern part of the city and borders the Niemi and Niemenranta borders on the southwest. There are jogging paths along the lake and its

Read more shores surrounding the apartment-based Lentävänniemi. In 2014, the population of Lentävänniemi was 4,309. Lentävänniemi originally belonged to the municipality of Ylöjärvi, from where it was transferred to the city of Tampere in the early 1950s. The first town plan for Lentävänniemi was completed in 1966, and the entire area was zoned in 1974. Most of the street names in Lentävänniemi are group names related to navigating the waters according to the location of the place (such as Airokatu, Venekatu and Majakkakatu). Jänissaarenkatu, Jänislahdenkatu, Jänislammenkatu and Suomensaarenkatu are based on natural names. The former island of Suomensaari in Lake Näsijärvi, which grew close to the mainland as a peninsula, had a croft on Suomensaari in the early 19th century.

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Where is Pohtola located?

Pohtola is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 61.5373 latitude, 23.6758 longitude.

What is the population of Pohtola?

Pohtola has a population of approximately 1,407 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,407
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
Pirkanmaa
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
61.5373, 23.6758

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Finland

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Winter tyres mandatory December–February.

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Worth the detour from Pohtola

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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

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  • Right herePyynikki Observation TowerStone tower on Finland's highest gravel ridge in Tampere, with views over two lakes and a café known for doughnuts.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pohtola.

Lintulampi

🇫🇮 Finland

1 km awayPop. 2,415

Niemi

🇫🇮 Finland

1 km awayPop. 1,210

Ryydynpohja

🇫🇮 Finland

1 km awayPop. 1,370

Niemenranta

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 3,345

Lentävänniemi

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 1,210

Epilä

🇫🇮 Finland

3 km awayPop. 1,436

Lamminpää

🇫🇮 Finland

3 km away

Hyhky

🇫🇮 Finland

4 km awayPop. 3,700

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