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Guide winter 2022 / 2023
Hollola
Hollola is the dream destination for people who like sports. It’s excellent for skiers, ice skaters, runners and disc golfers. You can also don a pair of snowshoes and enjoy the varied landscape, deep kettle holes and wonderful scenery on foot.
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From the highest hill in Southern Finland, Tiirismaa (223 m above sea level) offers spectacular views in the direction of Vesijärvi.
Hollola is also home to the largest skiing centre in southern Finland, Messilä, and one of the most magnificent natural formations in southern Finland, Pirunpesä, a fissure in the rock that is surrounded by vertical walls of 5–20 metres. ■
Skiing routes
The majority of the Finlandia Ski Marathon routes are in Hollola. In addition to international level skiing routes, Hollola has routes suitable for the whole family.
Picturesque Parish Village
The Hollola parish village is worth a day trip. The medieval stone church or St. Mary’s Church is known for its well-preserved wooden sculptures and a bell tower designed by C.L. Engel. The village also has shops and lunch restaurants. Vanha Kunnantupa restaurant is open all year round.
