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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Pirkanmaa, Finland · Europe
Rahola is worth a stop: 5km from Pyynikki Observation Tower.
Rahola is a town located in Pirkanmaa, Finland. With a population of 3,912, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rahola 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 Rahola to your route.
Rahola is a district in Tampere, Finland. The area is located on northern shore of Pyhäjärvi lake, south of the Tampere–Pori railway.
The area has been inhabited since medieval times. The climate on area sloping south to lakeside is favourable for agriculture, and there have been several manor houses. The area hasRead more
been also an important transport hub, as the roads to Ylöjärvi and Nokia meet there. Railway to Pori was built 1895, and the motorway in 1964. The area become part of Tampere in 1937.
After the Second World War, allotment gardens were opened to former pastures of Rahola manor for inhabitants to grow vegetables. The use of these allotments soon developed to more recreational use, and flowers, strawberries and tomatoes replaced the root vegetables.
Rahola school covers classes from 0 to 9, and it has in total 690 pupils.
Rahola had its own shop from 1962 to 2017. During the busiest years, there were four shops, three banks, post office and pharmacy.
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Rahola is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 61.4980 latitude, 23.6386 longitude.
Rahola has a population of approximately 3,912 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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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