Vekkilä Museum Yard
Accommodation, local culinary experiences and friendly animals on a Tavastian family farm in Tammela
Vekkilä Museum Yard is located in the middle of Tammela municipality on the shores of beautiful Lake Pyhäjärvi.
Krisse, the shepherd and the farmer, is responsible for the small scale farm’s everyday life and animal care. Clean and natural food is produced for both animals and people. Organic is not just a production method on the farm, but a part of everyday life. In addition to Finnsheep, the farm has rare breed peasant chickens, three hardworking herding dogs and a rodent patrol of two farmyard cats. Everything we do is based on animal welfare, moderation and respect for nature.
The farm is located in the Kanta-Häme region, in the centre of Tammela, on the shores of Lake Pyhäjärvi. The Vekkilä family farm with its main buildings and courtyards invites you to an idyll dating back to the 16th century.
Local Heritage Museum and Summer Café
The Vekkilä museum café is located in the estate’s main building, which dates back to the 18th century. The café is open on Sundays during the summer season.
Bed and Breakfast
Vekkilä Heritage Farm offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a peaceful countryside setting.
Group Visits
Vekkilä welcomes group visits, including visits by children’s groups and school groups.
Shepherd Week
During Shepherd Week, you will have the opportunity to take part in caring for Vekkilä’s sheep.
Sauna and Fireplace lounge
Vekkilä Heritage Farm offers a traditional lakeside sauna for rent, situated on the shore of a peaceful lake.
”A warm welcome to Vekkilä – a rural idyll where living history meets modern environmental expertise. Here you can enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional Finnish countryside homestead by the lake, along with delicious organic treats produced on the farm.”
Krisse