Laitikkala – Lakes, Culture and Culinary Delights

Fertile fields, the lake landscapes of Pintele and Ilmoilanselkä, and the Kyllönjoki River that connects them define Laitikkala. There is also a cultural trail featuring stories and soundscapes, as well as farms and businesses offering local specialties. Together, these offer ideas for shared discoveries of all kinds—from nature and culture to cheese, berries and pastries.

Laitikkala at a glance

• The landscape includes fertile fields, Pintele, Ilmoilanselkä and the Kyllönjoki River.
• Laitikkala is located in the vicinity of Lahdentie (VT 12) and Hämeenlinnantie (Regional Road 57).
• The municipal center of Pälkäne is about ten kilometers away.
• The cultural trail brings together stories, poems, soundscapes and musical elements.
• Local offerings range from cheese and farm products to wine tastings and activities for children.

Fields, lakes and getting your bearings

The landscape gives Laitikkala a distinct character of its own: fertile fields meet the lake landscapes of Pintele and Ilmoilanselkä. The Kyllönjoki River connects the lakes and completes the picture of a region shaped by water and agriculture. If you want to consider both scenery and local experiences when planning your trip, you can find both reflected in the local landscape.

Lahdentie (VT 12) and Hämeenlinnantie (Regional Road 57) are useful landmarks for getting your bearings: Laitikkala is located in their vicinity. The municipal center of Pälkäne is about ten kilometers away. This approximate distance can help you place the location without suggesting a specific travel time. If you are planning a stay, Laitikkala is especially easy to explore through the experiences you want to focus on: the landscape, the cultural trail, or the farms and food businesses.

Cultural trail and farm history

The Laitikkalan kulttuurireitti cultural trail appeals to several senses. Stories and poems are part of it, along with soundscapes and musical elements. This offers a different way to engage with the area than a visit focused mainly on local products or scenery. You can start the trail at Kuisemantie 41 or Kissalammintie 53, 36660 Pälkäne; both are designated starting points.

Heikkilä Farm also has a long history: it has been owned by the current owners’ family since 1694. Alongside the experiences of the cultural trail, the farm offers a tangible piece of local history that adds to Laitikkala’s rural character. If you are interested in the stories of a place, you can combine this historical perspective with the tales, poems and sounds of the cultural trail.

Local specialties and farm visits

Heikkilän Juustola is a local destination for cheese and dairy products. It makes cream cheeses, washed-rind cheeses, cultured milk products and ice cream from local milk. You can order online and pick up your order in Laitikkala at a designated pickup time. This makes it easy to include the products in your trip plans if you would like to discover local produce.

At Rönnvik, wine, food and culture come together: the winery offers wine tastings, and its bistro serves savory and sweet local specialties. The wine shop also stocks farm products and craft beers brewed by Olutpaja. Exhibitions on local art and the history of farm wine round out the visit. This sets Rönnvik apart from places that focus more on cheese, farm shop products or outdoor activities.

Katajan Liha is a traditional butcher’s shop and farm smokehouse in the center of Laitikkala. It sells local meat products, cheese and fresh pastries. At Suttinen’s Farm, the focus is on berries and vegetables; the farm shop also stocks food from local small-scale producers, handicrafts and summer flowers. The farm grounds also have a café, a food truck and an ice cream kiosk. These varied offerings give you a practical selection if you would like to include local food and farm products in your trip.

Discoveries for different interests

In addition to its farm offerings, Suttinen’s Farm has pet animals and a hobbyhorse course to entertain younger visitors. If you want to include children’s interests in a shared outing, this is a specific activity you can enjoy on site. Another option is the Laitikkalan frisbeegolfrata disc golf course, with three holes on the grounds of Laitikkalan Seurantalo. The course is closed during events at Seurantalo.

If you would like to explore more destinations, you can also find Suodenniemi, Nokia, Toijala, Parkano, Orivesi, Västilä, Virrat and Viiala here.

Frequently asked questions about Laitikkala

What defines the landscape of Laitikkala?

The area is defined by fertile fields, the lake landscapes of Pintele and Ilmoilanselkä, and the Kyllönjoki River. The river connects the two lakes.

Where does the Laitikkalan kulttuurireitti cultural trail begin?

The designated starting points are Kuisemantie 41 and Kissalammintie 53, 36660 Pälkäne. The cultural trail features stories, poems, soundscapes and musical elements.

What local food products can you find in Laitikkala?

Heikkilän Juustola makes cheese, cultured milk products and ice cream, among other things, from local milk. Katajan Liha sells local meat products, cheese and fresh pastries; Suttinen’s Farm offers berries and vegetables.

What can younger visitors do at Suttinen’s Farm?

Pet animals and a hobbyhorse course entertain younger visitors. The farm grounds also have a café, a food truck and an ice cream kiosk.

How far is Laitikkala from the municipal center of Pälkäne?

The distance is about ten kilometers. Laitikkala is also located in the vicinity of Lahdentie (VT 12) and Hämeenlinnantie (Regional Road 57).

For the broader travel overview: Pirkanmaa.