Bike & Boat
Cycle aboard!
Combining cycling and boat travel enhances the adventure, making it even more engaging. There are several different route options and boats available, all of which can accommodate your bicycle.
The Hopelinjat boats on Lake Pyhäjärvi and the Tarjanne steamship on Lake Näsijärvi offer numerous route possibilities. Purchase a Bike & Boat ticket in advance from the online store or from the Hopealinjat Tampere office at Laukontori 10. A ticket can be purchased for any route trip and segment.
You can also try the new Bike & Boat service by Näsijärven laivapalvelu Oy from Mustalahti harbour to Maisansalo.
Explore the amazing Näsi Lake Trails by Steamship Tarjanne
Harbours: Tampere – Murole – Ruovesi – Visuvesi – Virrat
Cycling and boating at lake Näsijärvi is a match made in heaven. This very old boating route is called the “Poet’s Way” and it takes you on a unique and nostalgic journey through the most beautiful lake sceneries of Finland. It is truly a trip to remember. The route has inspired numerous well-known Finnish artists, from Johan Ludvig Runeberg to Akseli Gallen-Kallela. Runeberg used to live in Ruovesi, a harbour along the Poet´s Way, and it is where he wrote many of his famous poems.
The complete Poet’s Way route from Tampere to the last harbour, Virrat, takes 8 hours, but there are many stops along the way where you can get off (or on) and continue your journey by bicycle, or vice versa. The starting point is Mustalahti harbour located right next to the famous Särkänniemi Amusement Park.
The online shop for ticket booking for the Hopealinjat boats is only in Finnish, but you can also buy tickets from the Hopealinjat ticket counter at the Laukontori harbour, located at Laukontori 10, Tampere.
View schedules and book your trip
Tampere – Virrat
Wednesdays and Fridays 5.6.-16.8.2024
Virrat – Tampere
Thursdays and Saturdays 6.6.-17.8.2024
We reserve the right to change the schedule, actual cruises can be checked from the event calendar/online store or our customer service.
Email: if.ajnilaepoh@ulevlapsakaisa
Phone: Hopealinjat +358 10 422 5600
From Laukontori along Pyhäjärvi to Valkeakoski
Harbours: Tampere – Lempäälä – Toijala – Visavuori
The lake Pyhäjärvi cruises depart from Laukontori harbour in the centre of Tampere. From here you can cruise all the way to Hämeenlinna by Hopealinjat boats, but you can get off at any harbour along the way if you so wish. The cruise between Tampere and Hämeenlinna gives you the best views of lakes Pyhäjärvi and Vanajavesi. Along the way you will see the picturesque houses located on the slopes of Pispala and Pyynikki, the medieval castle of Hämeenlinna, and many other beautiful sights that Finnish lake nature has to offer.
You can book tickets at the online shop for the Hopealinjat boats, but you can also buy tickets from the Hopealinjat ticket counter at the Laukontori harbour, located at Laukontori 10, Tampere.
View schedules and book your trip
Tampere – Visavuori – Hämeenlinna
Mondays 24.6.-5.8.2024
Hämeenlinna – Visavuori – Tampere
Tuesdays 25.6.-6.8.2024
We reserve the right to change the schedule, actual cruises can be checked from the event calendar/online store or our customer service.
Email: if.ajnilaepoh@ulevlapsakaisa
Phone: Hopealinjat +358 10 422 5600
M/S Helena sails on Lake Vanajavesi, Lake Mallasvesi, and Lake Pyhäjärvi throughout the summer of 2024
Harbours: Valkeakoski – Toijala – Visavuori – Rönnvik – Mobilia Museum
The summer season 2024 route traffic starts at the end of June with M/S Helena, which operates on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Valkeakoski to Visavuori, Rönnvikin Winery and Mobilia Museum in Kangasala. Cyclists are also welcome. On the way to Visavuori, you will experience the interesting crossing of the Valkeakoski Canal and the beautiful scenery of Lake Vanajavesi. Summer 2024 charter cruises can already be booked directly from the shipping company.
Home port: Kanavanranta, Lepänkorvan puisto, 37600 Valkeakoski.
View schedules and book your trip
Valkeakoski–Toijala–Visavuori–Toijala-Valkeakoski
Tuesdays 25.6–6.8.2024
Valkeakoski–Rönnvik–Valkeakoski
Wednesdays 26.6- 7.8.2024
Valkeakoski–Mobilia Museum–Valkeakoski
Sundays 30.6–11.8.2024
Every summer Sunday between Tampere Mustalahti and Maisansalo!
Harbours: Mustalahti – Pimeesalmen telakka – Maisansalo
From the end of June to the end of August, Bike & Boat trips are available every Sunday between Tampere Mustalahti and Maisansalo via Pimeesalmi!
Check out additional details and reserve your ticket from the adjacent button!
View schedules and book your trip
Mustalahti – Pimeesalmen telakka – Maisansalo
Cruises are available every Sunday between June 30th and August 25th, 2024.
Bike & Rail
Take your bike along and hop on a train!
Bicycles can conveniently be brought along on almost all domestic long-distance and commuter trains. For InterCity trains, it is necessary to reserve a separate spot for your bike in advance. On commuter trains, bikes can be transported free of charge in the designated areas. The Pendolino trains do not have bike spaces..
Along the Lake Trails you can find numerous options for destinations on your
train-bike journey. Check out the stations below and on the accompanying map, and plan your adventure!
Stations
- Tampere
- Tesoma
- Nokia
- Karkku
- Vammala
- Parkano
- Lempäälä
- Toijala
- Juupajoki
- Vilppula
- Orivesi
