The village of Virala, with about 400 residents, is located next to the Helsinki-Tampere motorway: good transport links and the motorway junction have contributed to making Virala a home for many families with children.

The village also has a vibrant primary school. The lake Viralanjärvi, which belongs to the Vanajavesistö water system, cuts through the village in a north-south direction. On the eastern shore lies the Virala manor, which raises pheasants, while to the west stretches the old mill village of Virala from the north end of the lake. Residents appreciate the beautiful, peaceful rural landscape and closeness to nature in their home village.

Virala village association

Established in the 1980s and registered in 1997, the Virala village association initially focused on preserving the local school. Over the years, the village association has organized various activities to enhance the village’s livability. At the end of July, the traditionally held barn dances take place annually. A lean-to has been built by the riverside for the use of villagers and hikers. Additionally, the village association has renovated the school’s outbuilding for meeting and storage purposes.

Rental spaces

• Tuottajain Pirtti
  Pirtintie 40
  Veera Ollikkala
  0505248442
  veera.ollikkala@gmail.com
• Timon Torppa
  Suojärvenkulmantie 530
  p. 040 523 4475
• Jokila
  Cabin with a hot tub for rent.
  Suomelantie 136
  040 572 3072
• Virala People’s house
  A log building in good condition for various events year-round. The space accommodates about 80-120 people depending on the purpose.
  Siankärsäntie 12
  p. 040 579 6309

Recreational opportunities

Ice hockey, fishing, outdoor activities, canoeing, canoe rentals, hunting, Vanajavesi Institute, Virala Camping, horseback riding.

Other interesting things

• A lean-to by the Koskenjoki river (access from Saarelantie).
• Lanankoski, a river flowing from lake Suojärvi under Viralantie.
• Barn dances
• Myllynkoski. A historic dam on the Koskenjoki river, Viralantie runs along the dam.
• Koivuniemi Horse stables
• Virala school’s Christmas tree

Plots

There are building lots for sale in Virala. Private building sites.