Laitikkala: Lake Scenery, Cultural Trail and Regional Delights

Landscape and getting around

Fertile fields, the lake landscapes of Pintele and Ilmoilanselkä, and the Kyllönjoki River define Laitikkala. The river connects the lakes. Water, fields and local experiences are among the defining features of the area. If you’re looking for a mix of landscapes, culture and local food during your holiday, you’ll find several different things to explore here.

Laitikkala is near Lahdentie (VT 12) and Hämeenlinnantie (Regional Road 57). The municipal centre of Pälkäne is about ten kilometres away. This information can help you decide whether Laitikkala is a suitable base for your trip.

Cultural trail and farm history

The Laitikkala Cultural Trail (Laitikkalan kulttuurireitti) brings together stories and poems, soundscapes and musical elements. Its sensory approach sets it apart from a simple sequence of written information: language, sounds and music all contribute to the experience. You can start the trail at either Kuisemantie 41 or Kissalammintie 53, 36660 Pälkäne. These two starting addresses make it easy to plan the cultural trail into your outing.

Heikkilä Farm also has a long family history: it has been owned by the current owners’ family since 1694. For those interested in the history of local farms, this offers a special connection to the region. Heikkilän Juustola, meanwhile, focuses on processing local milk. Its products include fresh cheese, washed-rind cheese, cultured milk products and ice cream. You can order online from Heikkilän Juustola and collect your order in Laitikkala at the stated pick-up time.

Wine, farm shops and regional cuisine

Rönnvik Winery offers wine tastings and exhibitions on local art and the history of estate wine. The bistro serves regional savoury and sweet specialities. The wine shop stocks farm products and craft beers brewed by Olutpaja. At Rönnvik, tastings, art, the history of estate wine and regional cuisine come together. Choose this stop if you’d like to discover local produce and culture as well as scenery on your trip.

Katajan Liha, in the centre of Laitikkala, offers another look at local food. This traditional butcher’s shop is also a farm smokehouse. It sells local meat products, cheese and fresh pastries. Suttinen’s Farm adds berries and vegetables to the selection, and its farm shop stocks food from local small-scale producers, handicrafts and summer flowers. The farm grounds also have a café, a food truck and an ice cream kiosk.

Experiences for different kinds of trips

At Suttinen’s Farm, small visitors can enjoy the farm animals and a hobbyhorse course. For families, this is a practical way to combine a farm visit with an activity for children. If you’d rather make your trip more active, you can also visit the Laitikkala disc golf course (Laitikkalan frisbeegolfrata). It has three holes and was built on the grounds of Laitikkalan Seurantalo.

The activities offer a range of experiences: the cultural trail and exhibitions appeal to culture lovers, while tastings, farm shops and regional specialities put the focus on food and drink. The farm animals and hobbyhorse course offer a separate option for families with young visitors. When choosing your holiday apartment, consider which of Laitikkala’s attractions best suits your travel plans. The road and municipal-centre details can also help you place the area in the context of your holiday plans.

Discover more places

If you’d like to include more places in your travel plans, you can also explore Kolunkylä, Virrat, Aitoo, Karhe, Puutikkala, Vammala, Pirkkala and Sastamala.

For the wider travel overview: Pirkanmaa.