municipality in the region of Kanta-Häme, Finland

Ypäjä is a town and municipality in Tavastia Proper.

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Map
Map of Ypäjä

River Loimijoki in 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.

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By bus

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Buses come in from Loimaa and Forssa.

By car

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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.

Get around

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  • 1 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. (Q18346696) on Wikidata
  • 1 Karrinpuomi, Kurjenmäentie 4. Restaurant and bar.

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Sleep

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Routes through Ypäjä
Turku Somero  SW  NE  Jokioinen Hämeenlinna


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