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Loppi
www.loppi.fi
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Loppi is a lively, growing rural municipality in the Tavastia Proper
region. Our central location, active business community, beautiful natural surroundings and excellent community services make
Loppi a great place for living, leisure and work.
Around 8300 people live in Loppi. The municipality has three main
population centres: the town of Loppi (Kirkonkylä), Launonen and
Läyliäinen. There are also a number of smaller villages. With its
beautiful countryside and many lakes and ponds, Loppi municipality is also a popular place for outdoor leisure activities. Loppi
has thousands of summer cottages, and the area’s population
nearly doubles in the summertime.
We have a wide variety of cultural events all year round. There
are concerts and exhibitions organised throughout the year by
the community as well as non-profit organisations. Thousands of
people flock to enjoy the summer theatre performances put on by
the Loppi Theatre in its summer home in the village of Sajaniemi.
We look forward to welcoming you to Loppi to visit, to live and to
enjoy!
Karoliina Viitanen
Municipal Manager
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Welcome to Loppi
Loppi combines the best aspects of peaceful natural surroundings, convenient living and closeness to larger cities.
The municipality of Loppi enjoys a prime location in the Tavastia
Lake Highlands in Southern Tavastia province. We have some of
the loveliest landscapes in Finland, yet Loppi is located in the
nation’s population and logistical heartland, only about a thirtyminute drive from the Helsinki region and about an hour from
Hämeenlinna, Lahti, Turku and Tampere.
Loppi is one of the growing municipalities in southern Finland.
Our population (currently around 8300) is growing all the time,
as is the number of summer residents. In this lovely area, there
are even more summer cottages than year-round homes.
Loppi’s coat of arms features a wave and the symbol for iron,
which together symbolise the area’s many lakes and the past era
when iron ore was extracted from the lakes around Loppi.
Loppi is especially famous for its potatoes. In addition to traditional family farms, the municipality has some 400 businesses.
The town of Loppi Kirkonkylä is lively, with its shops and schools,
but there are numerous other villages in the municipality, each
with its own active village life.
Loppi’s excellent transport links to the Helsinki area and other
nearby cities have made it a popular place to live. Your work may
take you to a big city, but our convenient, safe living will bring
you back to Loppi in the evening!
If you are interested in living or working in Loppi, there is a wide
choice of business sites and residential building plots available
throughout the municipality.
Old tale of Loppi
There is an old tale that tells of a devil who lived in
the caves in the hills around Loppi. It took on the
shape of a giant. When a church was built in Loppi in
the 17th century, the devil tried every trick he had to
disrupt the construction. It flew into a rage when the
church bells began to peal “I’ll never have another
moment of peace when Santa Pirjo is thundering,”
the devil roared. The church actually bears the name
of Saint Birgitta, but local Loppi residents refer to
it as Santa Pirjo. In its rage, the devil picked up a
boulder and tried to smash the bell tower. But the
rock flew across to the Tiirinkallio cliff on the shore
of Lake Loppijärvi, from where the villagers tipped it
into the water. Then the rock began to cause disasters. Livestock became diseased; animals died. Finally the villagers joined forces to raise the boulder up
onto a promontory of the cliff. The livestock returned
to health. Loppi began to flourish, and it continues to
flourish today.
This legend can tell us about the character of Loppi
residents today: they have a real community spirit and
work together to create the elements of a happy life.
Close to nature
Loppi is located in the Tavastia Lake Highlands, an
outstanding natural pearl in the middle of the Tavastia
region. You can experience true peace in natural surroundings and a genuine outdoor sporting atmosphere
just under an hour from Helsinki. Our rugged wilderness and crystal-clear lakes provide excellent opportunities for recreation.
Loppi offers great outdoor activities. There are marked
hiking and canoeing routes, clean natural waterways
for swimming and fishing, and peaceful Finnish forests. Clearly marked paths and excellent maps mean
you can explore the great outdoors safely.
Loppi has a variety of options for dining, overnight
accommodation, activities, visitor attractions and
shopping. Enjoy our beautiful, clean natural environment, high-quality tourism businesses and convenient
services.
Visitor attractions
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Loppi Church
The present Loppi Church was built between 1885 and 1887
to a design by architect Constantin Kiseleff. The original
church could accommodate a congregation of 1800. The
church was damaged in a fire in 1914, but it was restored
and returned to use in 1921. Worship services are held
every Sunday at 10 a.m.
Information: Loppi parish, tel. (019) 426 4100
2 Loppi Santa Pirjo – the Old Church
The patron saint of Loppi’s Old Church is Saint Birgitta,
known locally as Santa Pirjo. The Old Church is located
in a culturally significant site on Old Church Hill, around
1.5 km from the town of Loppi Kirkonkylä in the direction
of Pilpala. The Old Church was used as a place of worship
until 1805. It is open to visitors in the summer. Evening
devotional service on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. during the
summer.
The author Sakari Pälsi is buried on the hill.
Information: Loppi parish, tel. (019) 426 4100
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3 The Lukkarin Puustelli homestead museum is located
near the Old Church. Information: Loppi-seura society,
Tuula Pirinen, tel. 040 330 6035
4 Loppi Parsonage Park
Nyynäistentie 35, Jokiniemi,
Historic chaplain’s house, 125-year-old gardens with over
160 plant species including flowers, herbs and medicinal
plants. Children’s petting zoo with native Finnish breeds
such as endangered kyyttökarja cattle.
Information: tel. 050 530 5602 or 050 530 5601
5 Asko Kaikusalo’s “Nature Hut”
Asko Kaikusalo’s Nature Hut, opened in the Topeno community hall in the summer of 2006, features a number
of objects on display including the largest collection of
mousetraps in the Nordic countries, rock and mineral
specimens, and marine oddities from coral to a king crab.
Free entry.
Information: tel. 0400 615 503
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6 Forest Research Institute
Haapastensyrjä processing station, Haapastensyrjäntie 34,
Läyliäinen,
Arboretum, exhibition on curly birch trees including products and displays of various types of curly birch. Visitors
can explore the arboretum on their own.
Information: tel. 050 391 2495
7 Hämeen Härkäpiha – Tavastia Cattle Yard
Jokiniementie 67, Loppi
Tools and other objects used in agriculture and forestry on
display. Children’s petting zoo in summer.
Information: tel. (019) 440 550 or 0400 476 790
8 Vanhakoski Mill
Leppälahdentie 51, Loppi
Two-storey mill with three pairs of millstones. Wide-ranging
displays of old-time tools and other objects in the mill and
neighbouring granary building. Milling demonstrations upon
request during the summer months from May onwards.
Information: tel. (019) 440 286 or 050 571 3847
9 Äijämäki memorial area
In 1916, trenches were dug on Kittilä Hill, also known as
Äijämäki, in the village of Joentaka as part of the Russian
army’s defence plan. The trenches are now protected by
the Finnish National Board of Antiquities. The trenches
are located near the start of the Nyynäistentie Road. Free
entry. You can also book a guide through the Joentaka village association.
Information: Aulikki Kemppi, tel. 040 587 4916 or Marianna
Rautiainen, 040 545 4958
10 Marskin Maja Lodge and Sisu outpost
The former hunting lodge of Finland’s Marshal Mannerheim
is built of pine logs and stands on the shore of crystal-clear
Lake Punelia. Address: Marskintie 216. Nearby is the “Sisu”
outpost, opened in 1992. Café, private-hire restaurant
and two saunas on site. Overnight accommodation for 17
people in the pine-log lodge.
Information: Teuvo Zetterman, tel. 040 548 0525 or Heikki
Kujansuu, tel. 040 527 8087
11 Räyskälä airfield
Räyskäläntie 311, Räyskälä
One of the world’s largest glider centres. Guided tours
on the first Saturday of each month, May – September.
Departures from in front of the café at 10 a.m.; tours last
approx. two hours and are done on foot.
Information: Räyskälä Foundation, tel. 020 743 8810 or
0400 907 698
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12 Sajaniemi Summer Theatre
Sajatie 413, Sajaniemi Summer theatre performances every
July at the Sajaniemi Summer Theatre on Taidemäki Hill.
Covered seating area in case of rain.
Information and tickets: 040 754 2886 orinfo@lopenteatteri.fi
13 Villa Vesper Studio
Villa Vesperintie 11, Sajaniemi
Paintings, sculptures and portraits by artist Mikael Vesper.
Information: Mikael Vesper, tel. 041 452 8555
14 Home studio of artist Seppo Tamminen
Open by arrangement. Address: Santamäentie 88, Santamäki,
in Launonen.
Information 040 570 3906
15 Vaahteramäki Riding School
Halmelantie 54, Loppi
Guided riding, trekking, jumping lessons, etc. at the Vaahteramäki Riding School.
Information: Jari Nylund, tel. 0400 333 229 or Minna Varis, 040
727 7371
16 Kalamylly Summer Café, fishing
Tarvontie 1, Topeno
Tel. 0400 948 221 or 040 704 6954
In the village of Topeno near Loppi, just off Highway 54. Summer café by the Kaartjoki River rapids, with salmon angling
spot. Smoked fish, angling, café, gift shop. Work demonstrations and public occasions.
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Excursions, footpaths and marked routes
Shopping
You can enjoy the great outdoors in Loppi in many different ways.
There are some 80 kilometres of hiking paths, which are part of the Lynx network of trails in the Tavastia Lake Highlands. The canoe routes through Lake
Kaartjärvi and the Kaartjoki River as well as Lake Punelia offer options for
beginners as well as experienced paddlers. Maps are available online at www.
loppi.fi/matkailu.
There is also a recreational map available of the entire Tavastia Lake Highlands area, including Loppi and neighbouring municipalities, which shows over
200 km of walking paths, 180 km of riding trails, 350 km of cycle routes and
80 km of canoe routes. The map also shows rest areas, barbecue sites and
huts, assistance points, services, riding stables, boat landing points, swimming
beaches and a great many tourist service providers and sites of interest.
For more information, visit:
www.outdoors.fi/hamelakeuplands
www.hameenvirkistysalueyhdistys.fi/english
www.luontoonhame.fi
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Footpaths and marked routes
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20 Punainen Tupa – Manor Boutique
Leppäniemi Manor, Leppäniementie 103
Tel. 040 19 43846 / virpi.kassari@kartanoputiikki.fi
High-quality, fashionable clothing, shoes, bags and accessories for every
day and special occasions.
21 Savi-Heinä Puoti
Kempintie 20, Jokiniemi
Tel. (019) 440 765
Handcrafted ceramics, dried flowers, seasonal decorations, craft supplies.
22 Käsityökauppa Sinikello
Kauppatie 12
Tel. 045 265 3865
Run by the Loppi Handicrafts Society. Handcrafted items and gifts.
23 Toimintakeskus Kuusela
Opintie 1
Tel. (019) 758 6071
Textiles, rugs, flowerboxes, craft items, etc. made by people with learning
disabilities. Also items made from customers’ own materials.
24 Ritvan Lahjapaja
Myllymäentie 72, Läyliäinen
Tel. 040 765 0176
Gifts and cards for all occasions.
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25 Puoti Poikettava
Väänteenmäentie 2, Läyliäinen
Tel. 040 848 1311
Shop run by the Läyliäinen Handicrafts Society, located in the centre of
Läyliäinen. Gift items and handicrafts.
26 T:mi Auvon Visa
Puutteenperäntie 20, Läyliäinen
Tel. 040 585 6072
Open by arrangement, also evenings and weekends. Master craftsman
Auvo Kilpiäinen’s individually handcrafted gift items, made from curly
birch wood.
27 Rannan Lelupaja Ky
Välitie 5, Launonen
Tel. (019) 762 026, 0400 794 005
Finnish-made hand puppets and soft toys.
28 Mikkola farm shop
Läyliäistenraitti 984, Läyliäinen
Tel. (019) 447 688, 0400 851 742, 040 746 2968
Farm shop, bakery, cakes to order, catering service.
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29 Ajan-Muisto Oy
Sajatie 445, Sajaniemi
Tel. 0400 720 346
Consignment shop, paintings, antiques, glass and porcelain items.
30 Rimleene Second Hand Vintage
Nyynäistentie 1, Jokiniemi
Tel. 040 515 8646
You’ll find the largest range of shops and services in the centre of Loppi
Kirkonkylä: groceries and other food shops, speciality shops, other services (banks, post office, barbers and hair salons, florists, petrol stations
and garages, etc.). Launonen and Läyliäinen also have grocery stores
and a few other shops.
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ACTIVITY ORGANISERS
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Saukkolan Ek
Hannu Saukkola 0400 680312
Sari Saukkola 040 728 2796
Quad bike excursions and safaris
Safariguru Oy
Kari Asikainen
tel. 040 556 6452
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Driving skills for motorists
and enduro safaris
J. Tengman Oy Motojysky
tel. 010 666 8330
mob. 0400 733 833
Outdoor activities, canoe &
mountain bike rental
Step Time Out Products Oy
Tatu Pulkkinen
tel. 040 507 6666
Enduro safaris
Paavo Kassari, Lopen Enduro Oy
tel. 040 527 7350
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Rides in rally cars, in the fast stage
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Hunting and shooting activities
Loppi Shooting Centre
Information: Raimo Nikander, tel. 040 480 669,
Antti Viiloranta, tel. 0400 999 292,
Kari Kuparinen, tel. 050 554 8828
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Marshal Mannerheim’s
hunting lodge and museum
In 1942, Finnish forest troops constructed
a hunting lodge, sauna and fishing hut from
pine logs as a gift to mark the 75th birthday of Finland’s military commander Marshal Mannerheim.
The buildings were originally constructed
on the shore of Lake Leksozero (“Lieksajärvi” in Finnish) in the region of Karelia.
After that area was ceded to Russia at the
end of the war, the buildings were dismantled and transported to Finnish territory. A
new site was found on the shore of Lake
Punelia in Loppi in 1945.
Since 1959 the lodge has been a tourist attraction. In 1992 the “Sisu” field outpost
museum was opened to commemorate the
soldiers who built the complex. The museum offers visitors a rare opportunity to
learn about what the conditions were like
for soldiers at the outpost during wartime.
Today the lodge complex also offers a logbuilt summer house with accommodation
and conference facilities, a banqueting
hall and summer café.
Information: tel. 010 617 2395
If you are calling a Finnish number from abroad or using a foreign mobile phone number, change the dialling code as follows: change (019) 123 456 to +358 19 123 456.
Mobile numbers such as 050 123 456 change to +358 50 123 456
In case of emergency: Ambulance,
police, fire: Dial 112
Town Hall
Yhdystie 5, Loppi, tel. (019) 758 6000
Tourist information
Town Hall, tel. (019) 758 6000
Info point
Grill–Café Huhkajalampi, Kantatie 54, tel. (019) 441 460
Health centre
Harjutie 9. Emergency nurse: tel. 050 303 3285
Pharmacy
Kauppatie 7, tel. (019) 440 017
Restaurants and cafés
Catisca restaurant, Village center, tel. (019) 440 971
Lounastupa, Village center, tel. (019) 440 561 (lunch)
Burimi Pizza Kebab, Village center, tel. (019) 728 016
Kaze Lounas Café, Village center, tel. 040 718 5950
Huhkajalampi Grill–Café, tel. (019) 441 460
Bar Parooni, Läyliäinen, tel. (019) 443 130
Launos Pub, Launonen, tel. (019) 762 068
Riihisalo, tel. (019) 448 834
Marskin Maja, tel. 040 548 0525
Timjami, Village center, tel. 040 515 8646 (private hire only)
Kalamylly, tel. 0400 948 221 (summertime)
Hilkan Katukeittiö grill and food shop, Village center,
tel. 040 542 9274
Cafe 26, Räyskälä airfield, tel. 045 639 3034 (summertime)
Ullan Baari restaurant–café, Läyliäinen, tel. 045 318 9430
Laakasalo, tel. 050 463 9213
Accommodation
Laakasalo, tel. 040 416 9109
Ilpola, tel. (019) 448 988
Riihisalo, tel. (019) 448 834
Räyskälä airfield, tel. 020 742 8810
Marskin Maja hunting lodge, tel. 040 548 0525
Räyskälä airfield
Everyone is welcome to experience
the busy sports aviation atmosphere at
Räyskälä. Every day at Räyskälä is something like an airshow, with lots to see.
At the centre of all the action is Café26,
which serves a wide variety of tasty meals
and snacks. Its terrace provides a perfect
view over the airfield.
If you’d like to try flying, gliding or skydiving, just contact the airfield manager,
Riku Rissanen, by phone or email – you’ll
be up and away in no time.
When evening comes, there’s still no need
to leave the aviation centre. You can stay
in our pleasant motel with saunas by the
lake.
Ask more information:
riku.rissanen@rayskala.com,
tel. 0400 591 625.
Cottages and Villas
Sorri Holiday Cottages, tel. 0400 911 682
Lehmuslampi, tel. 040 559 1357
Lehtola, tel. 0400 843 687
Halmela Holiday Cottages, tel. 0500 465 085
Pelto-Seppälä Holiday Cottages, tel. 0400 310 398
Kotamäki Lodges, tel. 0400 212 692
Willa Eeva and Willa Stiina, tel. 044 590 6430
Taxi
Loppi Kirkonkylä taxi station 0200 14100
Tarkkala, tel. 0400 548 479
Piironen, tel. 040 572 4363
Suosilta, tel. 0500 203 205, 040 738 7521
Kaski, tel. 0400 313 957
Mustonen, tel. 0400 387155
Nurmi, tel. 0400 202 508
Lin-Car, tel. 0100 84600
Matkahuolto (long-distance buses)
Tel. 0200 4000, www.matkahuolto.fi/en
Alko (liquor store)
Yhdystie 3, tel. 020 711 2409
Fishing licences
One-day licence, tel. 0600 90943. The answering service will
send your licence and verification number via SMS text message.
Price: €2.96.
Information on annual licences is available from these locations: Eräloppi, Shell A. Pirttilä, Lopen Pyöräliike Nylund,
Neste Uotila, Kalakikka and Korkiakosken Uistin.
www.
www.loppi.fi
Municipality of Loppi, Yhdystie 5, 12700 Loppi, tel. (019) 758 6000, email: lopen.kunta@loppi.fi
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