Kangasala



Kangasala is a town in the Pirkanmaa region in Finnish Lakeland.

Understand
Enshrined in Zacharias Topelius' 1853 poem  Sommardag i Kangasala  ("A Summer Day in Kangasala"), the ridges (harju) and lakes of Kangasala are known throughout Finland.

Get in
Kangasala is 30 minutes east from Tampere by bus. Tampere local bus network Nysse serves Kangasala well, having some services even to the countryside. Coaches between Lahti and Tampere stop at Kangasala (bus station or Mäkirinteentie stop at Lentola), at weekend rush times there is even direct bus service from Helsinki. Some Nysse local buses operating mainly at schooldays go from Valkeakoski and Orivesi to Kangasala.

By car from Tampere, follow signage to Kangasala. The main routes are via the new Lahti highway and via the old highway starting next to Tampere-talo and University of Tampere. If you drive from Helsinki, you can also drive through old road, from Hämeenlinna via road 57 and 12.

By bus
See Tampere for information about fares and tickets

The Nysse route planner is useful for getting around by bus in Kangasala.

By scooter
You can rent electric kick scooters for use in the centre from Finnish Swup.

By taxi

 * Menevä, iTaksi: see Tampere
 * Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi

Sleep
You can find many good hotels in neighbouring Tampere.

Stay safe
Finland is generally safe, and Kangasala is no exception.


 * For urgent need of medical treatment, Kangasala health center reception (Terveyskeskus) is at Herttualantie 28. Open M-F 08:00-21:00 and Sa Su 09:00-21:00.
 * In medical emergencies, the nearest ER is at Tampere University Hospital (ACUTA). In emergency, call 112 (free from all phones).