Welcome to Parkano! On this page, we'll introduce you to accessible accommodation and dining options, including hotels, holiday apartments and restaurants. We also offer the best trails for those with disabilities so that you can discover the region's beauty.
Maps and trails
Accessibility in Parkano
Park
· Lauhanvuori-Hämeenkangas Geopark
Viinikanjoki river
The Viinikanjoki river flows right next to the center of Parkano. You can enjoy the river views, for example, by sitting at the campfire sites.
Tourist Information
· Lauhanvuori-Hämeenkangas Geopark
Visit Parkano, Parkano library
Parkano offers wonderful nature and culture experiences in nature sites and close to the city center. Start your journey at the Parkano library's tourist information.
Museum
· Parkano
Forest Museum of Parkano
At the Forest Museum of Parkano, you will learn about the history of forestry work and the cultural history of the loggers’ cabins. On the Kustaa Hirvi nature trail, children also enjoy themselves, and a picnic on the shores of Kaidatvedet tops off the visit.
Cultural Center
· Lauhanvuori-Hämeenkangas Geopark
School and culture campus Kaarna
School and culture campus Kaarna has an elementary and middle school, a high school and a preschool. In addition to teaching, Kaarna serves as a versatile sports and cultural facility.
Fitness
· Lauhanvuori-Hämeenkangas Geopark
Pappilansalmi outdoor gym
Work out in the outdoor gym in the idyllic lakeside scenery of Pappilansalmi.
Lean-to shelter
· Lauhanvuori-Hämeenkangas Geopark
The lean-to shelter of the Forest museum of Parkano
In the lean-to shelter of the Forest Museum of Parkano, you can have a picnic on the shore of Kaidatvedet as the waves are playing on the stones. You watch the life of the lake, you may also see an osprey catching a fish.

