Ylähaikka

Ylähaikka is a suburb in Pirkkala, Tampere, Pirkanmaa. Ylähaikka is situated nearby to the suburb Kurikka, as well as near Rantaniitty.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Viikinsaari and Veska.

Viikinsaari

Marina

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Viikinsaari is an island located in the lake Pyhäjärvi belonging to the City of Tampere, Finland. The island is a popular nature resort and an outdoor recreation area, attracting visitors all year round. Viikinsaari is situated 3 km northeast of Ylähaikka.

Veska

Shopping center

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Veska is a shopping mall in the Partola district of Pirkkala, Finland. Its original part was completed in 2003 and the expansion part in early 2017. After the construction of the expansion part the mall was renovated, which was completed in November 2018. Veska is situated 3 km east of Ylähaikka.

Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre

Sports venue

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Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre is an indoor venue in Tampere, Finland. It hosted European Wrestling Championships in 2008. The centre has 4 halls and the first one was built in 1985. Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre is situated 3½ km east of Ylähaikka.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sarankulma and Rahola.

Sarankulma

Suburb

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Sarankulma is a district located in the southern part of Tampere, Finland. It borders Härmälä in the north, Peltolammi in the east and the Pirkkala's municipal border in the west. Sarankulma is situated 3½ km east of Ylähaikka.

Rahola

Suburb

Rahola is a district in Tampere, Finland. The area is located on northern shore of Pyhäjärvi lake, south of the Tampere–Pori railway. The area has been inhabited since medieval times. Rahola is situated 4 km northwest of Ylähaikka.