Ypäjä is a town and municipality in Tavastia Proper.

Understand

River Loimijoki in Ypäjä

The Ypäjä region has been associated with horses for a long time, for example horses for the military and other government branches were bred here already in the 19th century. There's a trade school where students learn horse management or become riding teachers. For short term visitors, there's a museum presenting equestrianism.

Get in

By bus

Buses come in from Loimaa and Forssa.

By car

Highway 10 connecting Turku to Forssa and Hämeenlinna goes through the south of the municipality. Regional road 213 connect from there to Ypäjä town, and continues to Loimaa.

See

• 1 Finnish museum of horse racing (Suomen hevosurheilumuseo), Kerhotie 11, ☏ +358 2 548-0005. F Sa 10:00–16:00. Though humble, there is a large history inside, with a show and the attraction of a cavalry exhibit. The museum showcases not just horse racing but equestrianism in general, with the oldest objects from the 17th century. (updated May 2019)

Eat

• 1 Karrinpuomi, Kurjenmäentie 4. Restaurant and bar. (updated Aug 2023)

Sleep

• 1 Villa Emilia, Kurjenmäentie 4, ☏ +358 45 356 9209, info@feedin.fi. Guesthouse with restaurant. (updated Aug 2023)

Go next

Routes through Ypäjä

Turku ← Somero ←

SW  NE

→ Jokioinen → Hämeenlinna