Self-guided cycling tour from manor to manor

Self-guided cycling tour from manor to manor at Tampere area

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 biking tour depends on room availability and the duration of the trip.
Group size: min 2 person

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: Route Map

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. €540 (double room)

• Knuutila Manor - Narvan Maatilamajoitus - Vaihmalan Hovi
• Vaihmalan Hovi - Narvan Maatilamajoitus - Knuutila Manor

5 Days, Price from approx. €660 (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. €780 (double room)

• Lillan Boutique Hotel - Knuutila Manor - Narvan Maatilamajoitus - Vaihmalan Hovi - Ahlman Manor
• Lillan Boutique Hotel - Vaihmalan Hovi - Narvan Maatilamajoitus - Knuutila Manor - Ahlman Manor