Varassaari

Varassaari is an islet in Hattula, Hämeenlinna, Tavastia Proper. Varassaari is situated nearby to the suburb Herniäinen, as well as near Hurttala.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Holy Cross Church and Ahlbackan kartano.

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.

Ahlbackan kartano

Manor estate

Photo: Jaakko.kulta, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Ahlbackan kartano is a manor estate.

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 3½ km west of Varassaari.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Parola and Hätilä.

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.