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Things to do & see
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to do & to see during your visit.
News
Tainionvirran Löylyt
– a sauna adventure in Sysmä and Hartola 14.–16.5.2026 Get to know us and join us!
Next Manor Tour open to all
To Nordenlund and Virtaa manors on 23.7.2026.
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The price (to be confirmed later) includes transportation, guidance, admission and afternoon coffee.
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Registration and further information: Raija Hänninen,
+358 44 236 2042 or matkailujaretkipalvelu@gmail.com
Responsibility and suistainability
Read more about our responsibility and sustainability work here.
Restored Virtaankoski
Please find out about the permit and fishing issues of the Virtaankoski rapids, which will be restored in 2025, here (or contact Virtaan Kartano staff):
Virtaankoski rapid fishing area
Fishing in the Virtaankoski rapids area.
Salpausselkä Geopark Partner
Virtaan Kartano is a Salpausselkä Geopark Partner. An essential part of the geopark activities is the promotion of sustainable tourism together with companies and other actors in the area.
To do & to see
Fishing- and nature experiences
Fishing guide Markku Lepistö
Tel +358 50 5220 370 markku.lepisto@eramaankutsu.fi
Luontohuili
Nature exercise, recovery and well-being. Salpausselkä Geopark guide.
Anuliisa Lahtinen
Tel +358 40 538 4504
IG @luontohuili
Kayak and canoe rental
Delivery available to Virtaa.
Sky Captain Oy Marko Oksanen
Tel +358 40 160 1611
SUP boards
Ask the manor staff for SUP boards for daily or weekly rental at the rental cottages.
Tel +358 44 333 5002
Cycling
Guided cycling tours for groups in the rural landscapes of Sysmä on electric mountain bikes or gravel bikes:
Kitetirri Outdoors
Tel +358 40 540 4513 kitetirri@gmail.com
To do & to see
Virtaankoski
The restored Virtaankoski rapids roar in the immediate vicinity of Virtaankoski Manor. A magnificent natural destination! www.virtaankoski.fi
Fishing permits
Learn about permits and fishing in Virtaankoski, which has been restored in 2025.
Fishing permits are sold by Virtaankoski osakaskunta for Virtaankoski and the rapids fishing area www.ostaluvat.fi
Tainionvirta canoeing route
A medium-difficult canoeing route (43 km) from Hartola to Sysmä. Read more.
Virtaankoski hut
A 15-person barbecue hut available for rent from Sysmän Tainionvirta Oy.
Virtaankoski rapids rafting
Sysmän Tainionvirta Oy's booking calendar for rafting.
Guided tour of Virtaankoski
Skiing
Cross-country skiing is possible either on the well-maintained Virtaa village track in the forests near the Manor or, for example, on the illuminated fitness tracks in Ohrasaari in the Sysmä parish village.
Berry and mushroom picking
A rather large protected area has been created in the forest area of Virtaa Manor due to its significant natural values. Hiking, berry and mushroom picking in the forests are relaxing holiday activities.
Tennis
Tennis court available in Virtaa. Ask the host for more information. Another court available for reservation in the village.
Padel
There is a Padel court available for reservation in Sysmä village.
Golf
Golf lovers will find the nearest golf courses in Hartola and Vääksy. Both courses are less than half an hour's drive away.
Links & hints
Few links and hints to help your stay:
Quality catering:
Travel and excursion service Raija Hänninen
Authorized guide and Geopark guide, excursions and manor tours also in english (and 5 other languages) in the Sysmä region.
Raija Hänninen
Tel +358 44 236 2042 or matkailujaretkipalvelu@gmail.com
Virtaankoski
Fishing permits
Cruises on lake Päijänne
Experience tourism area in the Sysmä and Hartola regions.
A year-round restaurant and evening hangout in Sysmä.
Sysmä municipality
Musicfestival Suvisoitto
Sysmä opas
All Sysmä services in one place and also electronically, always with you. Events, companies, associations and current affairs from Sysmä.
Villa Rapala
The rustle of history...
"At Virtaan Manor, the preparation of the sahti was part of the middle maid's duties. It was prepared in a sauna and most commonly sahti was made for Christmas, for Midsummer, Easter and Kinker."
Source
Birgitta Stjernvall-Järvi: Kartanoelämää Itä-Hämeessä, 2009