Pirkkala

Pirkkala is a municipality in Pirkanmaa, Finland, adjacent to Tampere.

The former parish of Suur-Pirkkala (Great Pirkkala) is mentioned in historical writings from the 14th century. Originally, it occupied over half of the present-day region of Pirkanmaa (named after Pirkkala). Suur-Pirkkala began to split when new parishes and municipalities were founded – including Tampere.

National road 3 (E12), here acting as Tampere western bypass, goes through Pirkkala.

61.41527823.5877781 Tampere Airport (TMP ^IATA) is located in Pirkkala, 17 km southwest of the city of Tampere. The airport offers a few destinations.

Nearby Tampere has a railway station. Timetables are available from VR website.

See Tampere#Get around for information about bus tickets and fares

• Taksi Tampere, Menevä, iTaksi: see Tampere#By taxi
• Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi

• 61.46080223.5672291 Pirkkala Old Church (Pirkkalan vanha kirkko), Anian rantatie 226. A red-brick church from 1921, designed by Ilmari Launis.  (updated May 2023)
• 61.46243823.5910732 Sankila Manor (Sankilan kartano), Sankilantie 35 (Bus 65), ☏ +358 40 511 2798. You can see the original Finnish farmyard animals in their real environment: Finnish horses, rare western-Finnish cattle and eastern-Finnish cattle, ie captive, curious Finnish sheep, country chickens, country cats, Finnish Lapphund and Shetland pony. The farmyard with its summer cafés is open during the summer and there is free access to the area.  (updated May 2023)
• 61.45312723.5566283 Neulalähde (Hiidenkaivo, Martinkaivo), Kierikantie 14. Small spring, which is now a historical landmark on the Hiidenmäki hill. This spring has been used for ancient sacrifices and the place is considered sacred by the ancient Finnish pagans.  (updated May 2023)

• 61.47994823.7024151 Pereensaaren sauna, Pereensaarentie 43 (on the shores of Lake Pyhäjärvi), info@pereensaarensauna.fi. A public sauna. €12–14; €7 for 5-12 old kids.  (updated May 2023)
• 61.4392423.6568132 Golf Pirkkala, Vaittintie 95, ☏ +358 10 292 6900, caddiemaster@golfpirkkala.fi. Daily 08:00–17:00. For guests: 9 holes €30–40, 18 holes €65–75, golf cars €28–40.  (updated May 2023)
• 61.45539123.6647623 Pirkkala Disc Golf Park, Sienimetsäntie 17.  (updated May 2023)

• 61.4660723.7231991 K-Citymarket Pirkkala, Palmrothintie 2 (near the border of Tampere). 24/7. A hypermarket.  (updated May 2023)
• 61.46619723.6472942 K-Supermarket Pirkanpoika, Suupantie 4 (in the town centre). Mon–Sat 07:00–22:00, Sun 09:00–22:00. A supermarket.  (updated May 2023)
• 61.46645223.6220923 K-Market Kyösti, Kyöstintie 10 (in the Kyösti district). Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00, Sat 08:00–22:00, Sun 09:00–22:00. A small grocery store.  (updated May 2023)

• 61.47010423.7224891 Partolan Pizzeria, Nuolialantie 71 (near the border of Tampere), ☏ +358 3 266 0766, info@partolanpizzeria.fi. Mon–Fri 10:00–22:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–22:00. Pizzas €12–15.  (updated May 2023)

• 61.46946223.6531531 Café Seela (Kahvila Seela), Saveenraitti 8, ☏ +358 50 040 0418. Wed 11:00–18:00, Thu 12:00–16:00, Fri 11:00–18:00, Sat 11:00–15:00, Sun 12:00–16:00.  (updated May 2023)
• 61.46576123.6465092 Missionary cafe Sirpakka (Lähetystyön kahvila Sirpakka), Koulutie 1, ☏ +358 40 804 8963. In addition to café services, offers local and ethnic handicrafts and fair trade products.  (updated May 2022)

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