Hollola

Hollola is a large municipality with some 23,000 inhabitants. The parish village of Hollola only has some 500 inhabitants, while Salpakangas, close to Lahti, has become the municipal centre, with more than half of the municipality's inhabitants.

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Hollola's centre Salpakangas lies some 10 km west from

The lake Vesijärvi lies between the eastern parts of Hollola (

Hollolan kirkko

( Hollola parish church ),

Rantatie 917

( 12 km northwest of the town centre ).

Hollola's medieval stone church with 550 seats. The church belongs to the third generation of Finnish stone churches, which were built between 1480 and 1560. It was completed in its current form between 1495 and 1510: the sacristy in 1495, the church hall in 1500 and the armory after 1505. The stone church is famous for its well-preserved wooden sculptures. Due to lightning striking the roof, the wooden roof structures of the church burned in 1642. The church was completely renovated in 1934–1935. On the south side of the church, there is a yellow belfry designed by Carl Ludvig Engel in Empire style, built between 1829 and 1831.

( updated Dec 2022 )

Devil's Nest

( Pirunpesä )

( in the Tiirismaa nature reserve ).

A canyon. A hiking trail, which is 4.5 km long, passes by Pirunpesä.

( updated Dec 2022 )

Kapatuosia castle hill

( north of Hollola church ).

It dates to the Iron Age, the Middle Ages, or both. Linnavuori has an observation tower that is open in the summer, which is also used for bird watching.

Homeland Museum and Hentilä House Museum

( near the church ).

The museum is in a two-storey warehouse building. On the first floor, there is an exhibition about the wartime.

Hentilä house museum .

It contains old buildings of the area and a large house from Asikkala.

Municipal hall

( opposite the Hollola church ).

The architect Vilho Penttilä designed the Hollola municipal building, which was completed in 1902. It is Finland's first wooden municipal building designed by an architect. There is a cafe.

Visitors can explore the old town on foot, hike in the surrounding countryside, and attend local festivals and cultural events throughout the year.

Matkakeidas Hollola ,

Hopeakalliontie 2 ,

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+358 44 722 4044 ,

[email protected] .

  ( updated Oct 2022 )

Cafes and bars in the town centre serve coffee, wine, and local beverages. Regional wines and spirits are worth sampling.

Hotels, guesthouses, and bed-and-breakfast establishments offer accommodation. Advance booking is recommended during peak season.

Local shops offer regional products, handicrafts, and everyday necessities. Markets may be held weekly in the town square.

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