Ypäjä
Ypäjä is a town and municipality in Tavastia Proper.
Understand
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.
Get in
By car
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.
See
- 🌍 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.
Eat
- 🌍 Karrinpuomi, Kurjenmäentie 4. Restaurant and bar.
Sleep
- 🌍 Villa Emilia, Kurjenmäentie 4, ☏ +358 45 356 9209, info@feedin.fi. Guesthouse with restaurant.
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