Tarinmaa / Janakkala town

The Tarinmaa region (Tarinmaa, Pappilankylä, Räikälä, Hakoisten, Kernaala, Monikkala, Nuoliala, Iso-Hiiden, Tuulensuu, and Kovero areas) is a peaceful rural environment closer to everything than you might think. In Tarinmaa, the Middle Ages and modern times meet seamlessly, with the Church of St. Lawrence and the Laurinmäki tenant museum serving as the focal point of the area. At the Tarinmaa village school, children study not only in classrooms but also in an alternative environment amidst stunning nature.

The Church of St. Lawrence plays an essential role in the activities of the congregation, but it also hosts numerous wonderful concerts every year. The church boasts exceptionally beautiful organs, constructed by the organ builder Martti Porthan from Tervakoski.

To the south of the church lies the Laurinmäki museum area, where several buildings from Janakkala have been relocated. The museum area also features a nature trail that takes visitors through varied terrain to historic sites. In the Räikälä inn estate, there are two sacrificial stones and an ancient spring of St. Lawrence, which was likely used for the worship of Taar before the arrival of Christianity. To the east of Räikälä, Määkynmäki has fortifications built by Russians from the First World War.

Tarinmaa village godparent

The contact person for the Tarinmaa village godparent activity is Riikka Gröhn, phone: 0401703628, email: grohn.riikka@gmail.com

Rental facilities

  • Janakkala Parish Camp Center Rantalahti
    Rantalahdentie 70.
    Phone: 044 7656 981
    Banquet hall for 100 diners and accommodation for 50 people. Rantalahti offers excellent facilities and environment for activities such as wellness and recreational days, camps, school camps, as well as various meetings and celebrations.
  • Rantalahti Torppa
    Rantalahdentie 41
    Phone: 044 7656 981
    Space for 25 people and accommodation for 8 people.
    Torppa offers excellent settings for relaxation and quiet.
  • Tuottajain Pirtti
    Pirtintie 40.
    Veera Ollikkala
    0505248442
    veera.ollikkala@gmail.com
  • Tarinmaa Fire Department’s house
    Hakoistentie 279.
    Kauko Palo phone: 050 084 0151
    Event and meeting space in a beautiful log cabin close to St. Lawrence Church, hall of 125 m2 + stage, tables in the hall can accommodate about 120 people.
    Tarinmaa Fire Department was established in 1927. In 1932, a community house was built, and a support association was established to manage the property. In the early days, evening activities were lively, and in the 1950s, the house became well known as a dance venue. The building remained in good condition even though its use declined from the 1960s onward. Thanks to grants from the Ministry of Education and volunteer work at the turn of the millennium, the building received new exterior cladding, indoor toilets, and other improvements. The banquet hall is in its original condition. Due to its proximity to the church, the house is well-suited for hosting weddings and other family celebrations. The main heating in the hall is by stoves, which limits its use during the heart of winter.
  • The Yellow House
    Hakoistentie 373.
    The Laurinmäki café building can also be rented for private events.

The collaboration between the school and the village association is close and flexible, allowing for the organization of joint events.
The active village association develops diverse activities in the area, such as sports, environmental volunteer work, and flea markets, and participates in Laurinmäki events.

Tarinmaa Region Village Association

Recreational opportunities

Outdoor trails, culture-oriented outdoor trails, swimming beach, canoeing route, skiing trails, village association activities.

Other interesting things

Plots

There are building sites available in Tarinmaa/Lanteennummi.