Orivesi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Located near Tampere, Orivesi offers an abundance of natural beauty and cultural activities, especially during summer, including the magnificent Lake Längelmävesi.

Orivesi is a popular town destination that offers both fine landscapes and cultural experiences. Located about 25 miles from Tampere, Orivesi is easily accessible, and Lake Längelmävesi might well tempt you to consider a longer holiday. Enjoy the exhibitions at Leporanta Art Centre, or go rowing around the district.

Explore the unique sights of Kaarikirkko Church and Paltamäki Museum. The church was completed in 1961 in a lovely contemporary style and is regarded as a masterpiece of post-war church architecture. For those interested in more traditional sights, Paltamäki Museum has fourteen old houses in its grounds from all around Orivesi. These include a mill, residential buildings from different centuries and a traditional dugout that was built to commemorate war veterans.

Orivesi is full of culture during the summer, when the local art centres open their doors to the public. Visit Leporanta Art Centre for exhibitions of works by Finnish artists, ranging from the interpretive to the abstract. In addition to its temporary art exhibitions, Purnu Art Centre includes a permanent exhibition of works by sculptor Aimo Tukiainen.

After these cultural experiences, it’s time to relax, so head for the Rönni Entertainment Centre located in Eräjärvi village. Enjoy hours of dancing on a traditional wooden stage that has been the venue for dances since 1949. The stage is surrounded by lakes and has a restaurant that’s open during the day, as well as a beach for swimming and volleyball.

You can organise an inexpensive holiday in Orivesi by starting in the Eräpyhä nature reserve area, which has a challenging hiking path with magnificent views of the lakes. You can also experience the natural scenery by taking a canoe trip that starts from the Juupajoki River and ends at Lake Längelmävesi.

Driving to Orivesi takes about half an hour from Tampere, and highway 9 provides direct connections from Turku and Jyväskylä. Orivesi also has good train and bus services. Get to know the scenery of Pirkanmaa from the serenity of Orivesi.

Eräjärven Eerola
Eräjärven Eerola
3 out of 5
Eerolanmutka 12, Orivesi
Stay at this 3-star beach B&B in Orivesi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
8/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
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"Saavuttaessa kohteeseen vastassa oli kovasti omia tarinoitaan höpöttävä vanha herra. Maksaa ei voinut, seuraavana aamunakin maksua piti itse pyytää muutamaan otteeseen ennen kuin onnistui. Aittahuoneen ainoaa avainta suositeltiin säilyttämään oven lähellä. Majoituskortit jätettiin yleisen aulan pöydälle.. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2023

Eräjärven Eerola
Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City
Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City
3.5 out of 5
YLIOPISTOKATU 57, Tampere
The price is ₹7,080 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
₹7,080
₹7,788 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tampere. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,025 reviews)
"It was overall a good stay but the room could have been cleaner. There were odd stains on the furniture and curtains and the place where the cups and mugs are placed was very dusty. The espresso machine's water container was also stained. On the other hand the staff was very kind, pleasant and helpful. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City
UNITY Tampere Trikootehdas
UNITY Tampere Trikootehdas
3.5 out of 5
25 Pyynikintie, Tampere
The price is ₹7,392 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
₹7,392
₹8,131 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tampere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (443 reviews)
"Staff were extremely helpful to me and addressed any issues or troubles I had especially with parking because I wasn’t sure where to go but the night shift guided me through everything on checkin and pointed areas out that I would like I didn’t try the breakfast or lunch so not sure how it is but ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024

UNITY Tampere Trikootehdas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Salkolahti Kiiltavainen
Salkolahti Kiiltavainen
3.5 out of 5
Kiiltäväinen 14, Orivesi
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly villa in Orivesi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Een geweldige locatie Zeer rustig met alles op en aan Een aanrader"

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2021

Salkolahti Kiiltavainen
Forenom Aparthotel Tampere
Forenom Aparthotel Tampere
2.5 out of 5
Hameenkatu 28, Tampere
Stay at this apartment in Tampere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hämeenpuisto Park and Lenin Museum are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,095 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay - with quiet and peaceful manners. The room was small with all sorts of amenities. Dining table was fixed and oversized and it was kinda difficult to maneuver in the room. Surprisingly no soap or any kind and/or shampoos was provided but dish washing liquid was available."

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2023

Forenom Aparthotel Tampere
Forenom Aparthotel Tampere Kauppakatu
Forenom Aparthotel Tampere Kauppakatu
2 out of 5
4 Kauppakatu, Tampere
Stay at this aparthotel in Tampere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Ainamuoti and Vanha Kirkko are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
"Very secure building, yet seamless entry to room. Very clean. Soap dispenser in shower was empty! Quiet. Nice touch to have coffees & teas & cream."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2024

Forenom Aparthotel Tampere Kauppakatu
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