Tervaniemi and Soininsaari Recreation Area
The popular Tervaniemi area delights outdoor enthusiasts all year round on the shores of Lake Alajärvi. The large and natural Soininsaari island is located at the northwestern end of Lake Alajärvi, in Järviöistenselkä, approximately three kilometres from the Tervaniemi beach.
Enjoy a wonderful summer’s day
The Tervaniemi beach, with its jetties and beach volleyball courts, is an excellent place to spend time in the summer. The beach has a separate shallow swimming area for children, ensuring that the whole family can enjoy the waters!
Row on Lake Alajärvi
It’s easy to embark on a rowing trip to the landscapes of Lake Alajärvi from Tervaniemi, as the area has two city boats freely available for everyone’s use. Using the boats requires electronic identification, but you only need to bring your own life jackets and a bailer!
Tervaniemi also has numbered boat berths and beaching spots for rowing boats, which you can rent from the city.
In Tervaniemi, there are also:
To sauna and ice swimming
In Tervaniemi, there is a public sauna called Lauteet, where anyone can enjoy the heat for a single fee.
In winter, in addition to the heat, you can refresh yourself in the icy water, as Tervaniemi has an ice swimming spot maintained by the city.
Set out on a skiing trip from Tervaniemi
A lit fitness trail circles the Tervaniemi area, which serves as a cross-country ski trail in winter. From Tervaniemi, you can also access extensive ski and trail networks leading to Suvipielinen, Katiskoski and Ahvenisto. When the ice conditions permit in winter, ski tracks and an ice skating route are laid across Lake Alajärvi all the way to Soininsaari.
Soininsaari
The island of Soininsaari boasts lush vegetation, magnificent lime trees and a remarkably rich birdlife. The island has a maintained lean-to shelter with a fire pit and a swimming spot. The island offers an excellent opportunity to relax in genuine solitude in the middle of the city!
Soininsaari is a destination of Hämeen virkistysalueyhdistys ry, jointly owned by Hämeenlinna and Hattula.
Arrival and accessibility
Tervaniemi is located at Tervaniementie 32–36, 13500 Hämeenlinna. The area is easily accessible by buses travelling to Loimalahti; you can check their routes and timetables using the Hämeenlinna public transport route planner. Soininsaari can be reached by boat in summer and by crossing the ice in winter, when condition of the ice permits.
In the Tervaniemi area, accessible parking spaces are available in two different locations. The spaces are sufficiently sized, and their surface is flat and firm. The area has an information board and an accessible toilet, which has a slightly high threshold. Motion sensor lights are installed inside and outside the toilet.
Accessibility of the Tervaniemi campfire hut
The route from the parking spaces to the campfire hut has a gravel surface and is sufficiently wide. The route has some unevenness. A rubbish bin and a wood storage box are located along the route leading to the shelter. The storage box contains pre-chopped wood. The lid of the rubbish bin is at a height of 126 cm, and it can be opened with one hand.
In front of the campfire hut, there is open space and accessible picnic tables. The area around the fireplace has a flat and firm surface. The entrances are sufficiently wide at 122 cm. The fireplace is at a height of 55.5 cm. The height of the grill grate is adjustable, and the grate can be swung away from the fire.