Katinala

Katinala is a suburb in Hattula, Hämeenlinna, Tavastia Proper. Katinala is situated nearby to the neighborhood Tuiskula, as well as near Kauksaari.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Holy Cross Church and The armour museum.

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.

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 3 km west of Katinala.

Parola railway station

Railway station

Photo: Junafani, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Parola and Linnanniemi.

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. Parola is situated 2½ km northwest of Katinala.