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Viitapohja Destination Guide
Discover Viitapohja in Finland
Viitapohja in the region of Province of Western Finland is a town located in Finland - some 107 mi or ( 172 km ) North of Helsinki , the country's capital .
Local time in Viitapohja is now 11:57 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Helsinki " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tallinn, Ylöjärvi, Velaatta, Valkeakoski, and Vahderpaa. When in this area, you might want to check out Tallinn . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Viitapohja ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Paarlahti
Paarlahti is Finland's only fjord, and it is situated in Teisko, in Kämmenniemi in the lake of Näsijärvi. Paarlahti is about 10 km long and has a maximum depth of about 60 m. Paarlahti has been called the longest inland fjord of Scandinavia, although it does not really resemble the large fjords of Norway. However, its long and narrow shape, its depth and steep shores qualify it as a fjord. Usually there are no islands in a fjord, but Paarlahti has a few.
Located at 61.65 24.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
TV-mast Tampere
TV-mast Tampere is a mast in Tampere, Finland. It has a height of 325 metres (1066 feet).
Located at 61.66 23.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Vesijärvi (Kangasala)
Vesijärvi is a lake in Finland. It is located in the Pirkanmaa region and there mostly in the municipality of Kangasala and for a lesser part in the municipality of Orivesi. The lake is part of Kokemäenjoki basin and a chain of lakes that consists of Längelmävesi, Vesijärvi, Roine, Pälkänevesi and Mallasvesi.
Located at 61.52 24.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Messukylä
Messukylä is a former municipality of Finland which was annexed by the city of Tampere in 1947. The medieval stone church (built circa 1540) in Messukylä is the oldest building in Tampere. During the Civil War (1918), Messukylä was the scene of heavy battles around both the medieval and new churches.
Located at 61.49 23.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Hallila
Hallila is a suburb in Tampere, Finland. Hallila is located between Korkinmäki and Hervanta near Highway 9. Approximately 4,000 people live in Hallila. In Hallila there is a grocery store, a pizzeria, a hairdresser, and a pub. Services provided by the city or the church include an elementary school (grades 1 - 4), a kindergarten, and a church. Hallila was built mostly during the 1990s. Bus lines 6 and 12 operate through Hallila to Hervanta, Hatanpää and the centre of Tampere.
Located at 61.46 23.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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