Located a short distance away from Tampere, Nokia is a quiet, little town dominated by the landscapes of Lake Pyhäjärvi and of the River Nokianvirta. The name, Nokia, is known the world over, and the city lends its name to a wide range of products, including tyres and mobile phones. Nokia also offers tourists a whole host of cultural experiences due to its investment in both art and culture.
Around 33,000 people call Nokia home and the town is steeped in history, so start your break in Nokia with a town centre tour. The most popular tourist spots are the 19th-century Nokia Church and the Hinttala Museum of Local History. The town of Nokia covers a wide area, so it's easiest to explore some attractions that are located further away by car.
Nokia Church is located on top of a hill and was designed by Carl Ludvig Engel. This, and four other churches including Siuro Church and Suoniemi Church, offer a perfect way to explore the town and to enjoy a low-cost holiday in Nokia.
The Hinttala Museum of Local History has many period objects through which you can learn more about peasant life during the 19th century. You can also visit the workers' homes to see how living conditions changed at the turn of the century. There are also a number of exhibitions during the summer months, and a shop selling local and artisan products all year round.
Nokia also has many public works of art the most famous being Nancy Holt's Up and Under, a piece of environmental art located in a large gravel pit in Hämeenkyrö. You can examine the work more closely from the upper platform. You'll also find a large collection of outdoor sculptures by the artist, Professor Ossi Somma, at his open air art exhibition in Siuro.
Nokia has good transport links and is easy to get to from Tampere. You should visit Nokia's natural sites, spa and artistic attractions. Besides the magnificent bodies of water, the hollow boulder, Pirunpesä Stone, is also well worth a visit.
