Parola railway station

The Parola railway station is located in the municipality of Hattula, Finland, in the urban area and municipal seat of Parola. It is located along the Riihimäki–Tampere railway, and its neighboring stations are Iittala in the north and Hämeenlinna in the south.

Type: Railway station
Also known as: “Parolan rautatieasema”
Address: Asemantie, Parola, 13720

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include The armour museum and Holy Cross Church.

The armour museum

Museum

Photo: Khaosaming, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Parola Tank Museum, officially Armoured Vehicle Museum and Parola Armour Museum is a military museum located 110 kilometres north of Helsinki in Parola, Hattula, near Hämeenlinna, Finland, a few kilometres from the Finnish Army Armoured Brigade training unit. The armour museum is situated 1½ km southwest of Parola railway station.

Holy Cross Church

Church

Photo: Balcer, CC BY 2.5.

The Holy Cross Church in Parola, Hattula, Finland, is the oldest church in the former Tavastia province. In the Middle Ages, the Church of the Holy Cross, known as a pilgrimage site, became famous for its frescoes. Holy Cross Church is situated 1½ km east of Parola railway station.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Parola and Kauriala.

Parola

Town

Photo: Junafani, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Parola is an urban area located in the municipality of Hattula in the Kanta-Häme region of Finland. It is notable for its rich history that intertwines ancient settlement, medieval culture, and significant military heritage.