Janakkala is a municipality in Tavastia Proper.

Understand

Janakkala is a fast-growing rural municipality located around 95 km north of Helsinki and around 16 km southeast of Hämeenlinna. Its two largest urban areas are Turenki, the administrative centre of the municipality, and Tervakoski.

Get in

Turenki railway station

By train

Trains from Helsinki and Hämeenlinna stop at the 1 Turenki railway station.

By bus or car

The most direct connection to the centre of Janakkala from both Helsinki and Hämeenlinna is to travel along Highway 3 (E12).

Get around

Get around by local bus, car, bike, or on foot.

By taxi

See Tavastia Proper#By taxi for information about companies and fares

See

Saint Lawrence Church

• 1 Saint Lawrence Church (Pyhän Laurin kirkko), Hakoistentie 345 (in the old church village). The last of Tavastia's medieval stone churches. The church's builder is assumed to be Marshal Åke Tott (1598–1640), who was the master of Häme Castle at that time, although the church was originally inaugurated already in 1520. At the east end of the church, three coats of arms of the Tott family can still be seen. (updated Jan 2023)
• 2 Hakoinen Castle (Hakoisten linnavuori), Hamppulantie 106 (next the Hakoinen Manor). A historical hill fort from the medieval period. The top of the rock is 63 metres (207 ft) above the water level of the near Lake Kernaala. (updated Jan 2023)
• 3 Tervakoski Oy, Vähikkäläntie 1 (in Tervakoski). A paper factory from the 19th century. (updated Jan 2023)

Do

• 1 Puuhamaa, Vähikkäläntie 11 (in Tervakoski). A small amusement park. (updated Jan 2023)
• 2 Mallinkainen Nature Reserve. Recreation area in the immediate vicinity of Lake Mallinkainen, including a beach and hiking trails. (updated Jan 2023)

Buy

Supermarkets

• 1 K-Supermarket Turenki, Harvialantie 3. (updated Jan 2023)
• 2 S-Market Turenki, Harvialantie 5. (updated Jan 2023)
• 3 S-Market Tervakoski, Heimolantie 3. (updated Jan 2023)

Others

Linnatuuli along the Highway 3 towards Hämeenlinna

• 4 Neste K Linnatuuli, Helsingintie 1426 (along the Highway 3). 24/7. A filling station and rest stop. (updated Jan 2023)

Eat

• 1 Ravintola Paronitar, Torikatu 1 (in Turenki), ☏ +358 3 687 8650, ravintolaparonitar@gmail.com. (updated Jan 2023)
• 2 Ravintola Pizzeria Tervakoski, Tervalantie 4 (in Tervakoski), ☏ +358 50 471 0806, +358 19 766 933. (updated Jan 2023)
• 3 Ravintola Tervapääsky, Rajapirtintie 4 (in Tervakoski), ☏ +358 50 472 7586. (updated Jan 2023)
• 4 Sandwich Bros, Tohvelantie 5 (in Turenki), ☏ +358 45 143 7022, tilaukset@sandwichbros.fi. (updated Jan 2023)
• 5 Tarinan Grilli, Kauppakuja 2 (in Turenki). A grill kiosk. (updated Jan 2023)

Drink

• 1 Paratiisi Pub, Kauppakuja 1 (in Turenki). (updated Jan 2023)
• 2 Jokki Pub, Tervalantie 1 (in Tervakoski). (updated Jan 2023)

Sleep

• 1 Tervaniemi, Suruton 6 (in Tervakoski; on the shores of Lake Alasjärvi), ☏ +358 50 404 7718, info@tervaniemi.fi. (updated Jan 2023)
• 2 Kiipula Guest House, Sahanmäki 27 (in Turenki), ☏ +358 40 4563 060, kiipula.guesthouse@kiipula.fi. (updated Jan 2023)
• 3 Virala Camping, Saarelantie 86 (on the shores of Lake Virala), ☏ +358 400 775 991, viralacamping@gmail.com. (updated Jan 2023)

Connect

Internet

Janakkala Main Library in Turenki

Many places of business may have Wi-Fi for customers (although it's usually called "WLAN"); ask the staff for details.

For free wi-fi and internet terminals, check the two municipal libraries: 1 Janakkala Main Library and 2 Tervakoski Library.

Stay safe

In emergencies, ☏ 112 (free from all phones). This includes social services, although for non-urgent matters you could contact the social services directly.

Go next

• Hämeenlinna
• Loppi
• Riihimäki

Routes through Janakkala

Tampere ← Hämeenlinna ←

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→ Riihimäki → Helsinki