Villas in Ylöjärvi
Ylöjärvi suits families and groups who want a sauna cottage about 14 km from Tampere. It is mainly a rural town with no clear centre, so most days out need a car.
- Villas
- 10
- From, per week
- £544
About Ylöjärvi
Ylöjärvi is mainly a rural town without a clear centre; the Tampere to Vaasa highway and the Tampere to Seinäjoki railway split its core into two parts, Church Village and Soppeenmäki. More than 200 square kilometres of the municipality is water, so the shore is rarely far. The homes are scattered over a wide area, and most are sized for a family or two couples, nearly all with a sauna and a fireplace; a good number sleep eight or more. Evenings are mostly spent at the lake or in the sauna, with Tampere for restaurants. Out of season it is quiet.
Is Ylöjärvi right for you?
- Best for
- Sauna lake stays within easy reach of Tampere
- Not for you if
- You want a village with its own cafés and shops to walk to.
Near Ylöjärvi
Tampere
Pirkanmaa's regional centre and largest city, about 14 km from Ylöjärvi, wedged between Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi with the Tammerkoski rapids joining them.
Pyynikki ridge
A ridge in Tampere rising 160 m above sea level, with an observation tower known for its sugary doughnuts.
Tree Mountain
A land art work by Agnes Denes in Ylöjärvi, completed in 1996 and legally protected for 400 years.
Särkänniemi
Tampere's amusement park and the city's biggest single attraction, an easy day out with children.
Getting to Ylöjärvi
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport lies about 13 km from Tampere city centre, and Helsinki is about 189 km south of Ylöjärvi. A car is needed for the cottages. Buses provide all public transport in Ylöjärvi, as the railway has no passenger stops there.
When to go to Ylöjärvi
Summer is the lake and sauna season. Outside summer the area is quiet, so check opening times for attractions and cafés in Tampere before an off-season visit, and expect to drive between the shore and the shops.
Villas in Ylöjärvi
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Kultakartano
Ylöjärvi, Pirkanmaa, Finland
9
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+7 more
from£122
per night
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Villa karhentimantti
Ylöjärvi, Pirkanmaa, Finland
9
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£274
per night
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Villa karhenhelmi
Ylöjärvi, Pirkanmaa, Finland
9
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£274
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Kaivoskartano
Ylöjärvi, Pirkanmaa, Finland
9
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+7 more
from£122
per nightYlöjärvi villa holidays: questions answered
Is Ylöjärvi a good base for visiting Tampere?
Yes. Ylöjärvi lies about 14 km northwest of Tampere, so the city is a short drive from a lakeside home, and Helsinki is about 189 km south of Ylöjärvi.
Is there a train station in Ylöjärvi?
No. The Tampere to Seinäjoki railway runs through Ylöjärvi but has no passenger stops there, so buses provide all public transport. Arriving by car from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport or Tampere itself is simplest.
What is there to see in Ylöjärvi itself?
Tree Mountain, a land art work by Agnes Denes completed in 1996, and the Finnish Museum of Refrigeration. Traditional parish dishes include sweetened limppu bread and sauna-smoked ham.
Does Ylöjärvi have a village centre?
Not really. It is mainly a rural town without a clear centre, its core divided into Church Village and Soppeenmäki by the highway and railway. Staying in a home near the shore means driving for shops.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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