Self-Guided Bike Tour
Welcome to our self-guided bike tour. You will be provided with a bike and a map of the route, and we will arrange accommodations for you in charming guesthouses and manors along the way. The bike route takes you through the picturesque Pirkanmaa region, with its traditional Häme landscapes near beautiful and clean lakes. You'll have the opportunity to explore the idyllic manors, fascinating Viking and modern history of the area, and enjoy the summer nature at the same time. The length of the route can be tailored to your needs, ranging from 3 to 6 days, with daily distances between 20 - 50 km.
The price for a self-guided manor-to-manor bike tour depends on room availability and the duration of the trip.
The price includes:
Accommodation in double/single rooms
Breakfast at accommodations
Bicycle + equipment
Luggage transportation from one accommodation to the next
Map / route instructions
Example of a 6-Day Self-Guided Bike Tour:
Day 1
Accommodation at Lillan Boutique Hotel or Ahlman Manor
Collection of bikes and equipment
Exploring Tampere by bike, with highlights such as Pyynikki and Pyynikki Observation Tower
Day 2
Breakfast at Lillan Boutique Hotel / Ahlman Manor
Biking from Tampere through Pirkkala, Säijä, and Lempäälä to Vaihmalan Hovi. Along the way, you'll see Hatanpää Manor and Arboretum in Tampere, Café Seela, Pereensaari Sauna, Sankila Manor, Reippi Museum Area, and Anian Bird Park in Pirkkala, Kuokkalankoski Museum Route, and Café Siiri in Lempäälä.
Accommodation at Vaihmalan Hovi
Biking distance: approx. 42 km
Day 3
Breakfast at Vaihmalan Hovi
Biking from Lempäälä through Vesilahti to Narva and staying at Narvan Maatilamajoitus (Farm Stay). On the way, you can see the Lempäälä Canal, Päivääniemi Burial Ground in Lempäälä, Hovi Riding Stable, Vesilahti Church, and Klaus Kurki Road in Vesilahti.
Accommodation at Narvan Maatilamajoitus
Biking distance: approx. 25 km
Day 4
Breakfast at Narvan Maatilamajoitus
Biking from Tottijärvi through Nokia to Siuro and Knuutila Manor. Shortly after Narva, you have the option to take a detour of a few kilometers to visit the historical Laukko Manor. The route continues to Tottijärvi, home to the beautiful Tottijärvi Church, then follows the idyllic scenery of Sorvantie through Sorva Village and towards Nokia. Near the center of Nokia, you can find the historical Tehdassaari Industrial Area, which now houses, among other things, Café Tehdassaari and an art gallery.
Accommodation at Knuutila Manor
Biking distance: approx. 44 km
Day 5
Breakfast at Knuutila Manor
Biking back to Tampere, with highlights including the old Pitkäniemi Hospital area and park, Rajasalmi Bridges, Café Seela, Pereensaari Sauna, and Hatanpää Manor
Accommodation at Lillan Boutique Hotel / Ahlman Manor
Biking distance: approx. 28 km
Day 6
Breakfast at Lillan Boutique Hotel / Ahlman Manor
Return of bikes and equipment
Example Routes:
4 Days, Price from approx. €450 (double room)
Knuutila Manor - Narvan Maatilamajoitus - Vaihmalan Hovi
Vaihmalan Hovi - Narvan Maatilamajoitus - Knuutila Manor
5 Days, Price from approx. €550 (double room)
Lillan Boutique Hotel - Knuutila Manor - Narvan Maatilamajoitus - Vaihmalan Hovi
Lillan Boutique Hotel - Vaihmalan Hovi - Narvan Maatilamajoitus - Knuutila Manor
6 Days, Price from approx. €650 (double room)
Lillan Boutique Hotel - Knuutila Manor - Narvan Maatilamajoitus - Vaihmalan Hovi - Ahlman Manor
Lillan Boutique Hotel - Vaihmalan Hovi - Narvan Maatilamajoitus - Knuutila Manor - Ahlman Manor
