Forssa

At an hours drive from the important cities of Helsinki, Tuku and Tampere is located the town of Forssa. Forssa is an industrial town of Forssa. Forssa town with the other adjoining towns offer a wide range of attractions, natural sights, outdoor activities, cultural venues, festival and shopping opportunities during a Forssa vacation. This town is a year round destination and finds many tourists paying a visit here. This region is packed with a whole lot of sights to see. The various excursions to the sights are full of excitement, fun, relaxing and some even educational. Check out the Forssa city guide and pick your place from the long list. One can visit the historical clothmakers’ village in Forssa, the beautiful manor houses and their grounds in Jokionen and Mustiala, the narrow-gauge railway in the countryside around Jokionen and Humppila, national parks and abundant beauty spots in Tammela, horse stables and golf in Ypäjä or the secrets of glassblowing in Humppila, which are just a few from the long list.

In addition to the various sights, there are some unique activities, which one must give a try on a Forssa vacation. Enjoy the Finnish countryside on a Finnish horse riding it. One can go for walks for few hours along a country lane or take to horseback trek for some days. If t interests you, why not rent your own lake with your fellow fishermen or try fishing some rapids? Become a part of a dog-sled safari through the haunting night scenery of Torronsuo– or go on a canoe trip through the beautiful landscape of Liesjärvi. Professional help is just a hand away with the professional guides provided by local companies for outdoor excursions in the Forssa region.

Accommodation is not a problem in Forssa, as one will sure find accommodation according to one’s liking. A wide spectrum of accommodation choice is available including a lumberjack’s branch lean-to in the middle of the forest, a romantic log cabin, a peaceful traditional farmhouse or stylish accommodation in a full-service hotel. Dining again is a pleasure with the region offering international cuisine as well as traditional Finnish delicacies. Shopping is fun as one will come across all the souvenirs and presents you can imagine. Right from sahti (home-brewed beer strained through straw and juniper branches), to cheese, meat, fish and organically grown produce to shoes, textiles, glass and natural wood products, all is available. For more information on Forssa region, check out the Forssa city guide.