Ypäjä Voyage Tips and guide

Ypäjä is a town and municipality in Tavastia Proper.

Map of Ypäjä

The Ypäjä region has been associated with horses for a long time, for example horses for the military and other government branches were bred here already in the 19th century. There's a trade school where students learn horse management or become riding teachers. For short term visitors, there's a museum presenting equestrianism.

Buses come in from Loimaa and Forssa.

Highway 10 connecting Turku to Forssa and Hämeenlinna goes through the south of the municipality. Regional road 213 connect from there to Ypäjä town, and continues to Loimaa.

• 60.80336523.2947431 Finnish museum of horse racing (Suomen hevosurheilumuseo), Kerhotie 11, ☏ +358 2 548-0005. F Sa 10:00–16:00. Though humble, there is a large history inside, with a show and the attraction of a cavalry exhibit. The museum showcases not just horse racing but equestrianism in general, with the oldest objects from the 17th century.  (updated May 2019)
• 60.804423.29832 Käthy's Memorial Stone (Käthyn muistomerkki) (at the Equine College). The memorial stone, designed by Jyrki Sailo, was erected in 1991 in honor of Käthy (1934–1953), Marshal C. G. E. Mannerheim's last horse.  (updated Jun 2026)

• 60.8031123.28191 Karrinpuomi, Kurjenmäentie 4. Restaurant and bar.  (updated Aug 2023)

• 60.8040923.281161 Villa Emilia, Kurjenmäentie 4, ☏ +358 45 356 9209, [email protected]. Guesthouse with restaurant.  (updated Aug 2023)

Turku ← Somero ←

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