Hollola Travel Guide

 Sininen Says:  Today the centre of Hollola is in Salpakangas, about 6 km from Lahti. Hollola's town hall, new library (2004), swimming hall, various shops and restaurants are all in Salpakangas. It is surrounded by pine forest and perfect place for walking, jogging, skiing. 

 Sininen Says:  If you arrive in Lahti or/and Hollola from Helsinki you see by the motorway two enermous rocks. They are giants Hollo and Martta, who according to a legend built Hollola's medieval church. 

 Sininen Says:  Finland's largest spring, 400 m by 100 m in Uskila village. Only way to go and see it is to drive there or cycle or walk, no public transport. 

 Sininen Says:  In the back of the church rises a hill, where the remains of the oldest settlement (from over 8000 years) in P?ij?t-H?me have been found. About 1000 years ago on the top of the hill stood a wooden castle. Paths lead to the top where you can climb up to the watchtower and... 

 Sininen Says:  In the 19th century crops were stored in the granaries. There was one in each parish and it was owned by the farmers. They lent crops and took interest, which meant that there was always enough of crops, even in the famine years. During the famine in the 1860's there was not... 

 Sininen Says:  Built in 1829-1831and designed by Carl Engel empire style. 

 Sininen Says:  Built in the late Gothic style in the 1480's and is dedicated to Virgin Mary. There are many wooden statues from the Middle Age and ornamental door from the 14th century. The pulpit and altar painting are from the 17th century. Hollola's church has been chosen as Finland's...