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Akaa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

town in the region of Pirkanmaa in Finland

About Akaa

The history of Akaa begins in 1483, when it was separated from the parish of Sääksmäki and became a church parish. Municipality status was granted in 1870. Later on, Akaa was divided as Urjala and Kylmäkoski were split off it. In 1932 the town of Viiala, a part of modern-day Akaa, was established and areas of municipalities of Akaa, Vesilahti and Lempäälä were added to it. The municipality of Akaa ceased to exist in 1946 and a new town called Toijala was formed containing the area of Akaa's old church village and its surroundings. In 2007 Toijala and Viiala were joined as the modern-day municipality of Akaa. Kylmäkoski was incorporated in 2011. As of 2017, there are 16 892 inhabitants. There are three town centres in Akaa, called Toijala, Viiala and Kylmäkoski. Toijala has been a major rai

Top Attractions in Akaa

Explore the best things to see and do in Akaa:

  • 1918 civil war mass grave of reds
  • Arajärvi recreational area
  • Baby carriage museum Mukelo
  • Haihunkoski rapids
  • Hunajahulinat
  • Kinnari home museum
  • Kylmäkoski disc golf park
  • Laaksola culture house

Where to Eat in Akaa

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Ravintola AliBaba
  • 🍴Ravintola Leskirouva
  • 🍴Ravintola Oskari

Where to Stay in Akaa

  • 🏨Hotel Ackas
  • 🏨Villi Ullakko

Akaa Travel Guide Sections

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