The town of Akaa was founded in 2007. It is new as a town, but has a long tradition as a community. The towns of Toijala and Viiala share a largely common history. Communities have been united and divided, and borders have been redrawn in this region several times in the past. Since the strengths and challenges of these two towns were very similar, they decided to merge and continue as one new town.

Thanks to the functional, safe environment and the suitable size of the town, Akaa is a comfortable hometown for people of all ages and a great place to raise a family. Excellent traffic connections are one of our strengths. There are railway stations both in Toijala and Viiala, and the motorway is located comfortably near both centres. Tampere and Hämeenlinna are only twenty minutes away, and it takes only 1.5 hours to Helsinki and Turku.

Our town has two hearts, since our main housing areas are concentrated around the two centres. Our cosy residential areas consist mainly of single family homes and are located close to both nature and urban services. Apartment buildings and row houses in various parts of the city add housing options for our residents. Tarpia River with its Haihunkoski Rapids in Viiala and Lake Nahkiala with its surrounding parks in Toijala give life to our centres.

A city of possibilities

A lot of work has been put into developing both centres of Akaa into functional and attractive entities in recent years. Supermarkets, specialist shops and various services bring comfort and ease into daily life. In addition to our own services, the services of Tampere and the Ideapark shopping centre are located at a comfortable distance.

New homes are rising rapidly in Akaa. Town planning has created new housing areas in environmentally varied areas around the town. Home builders can choose from several options for various kinds of construction. You can find a place to build a house in cosy field areas or in a leafy forest. Our plots are large and prices reasonable. In our growing town there is plenty of space to live.

Services for children

Most of our new residents are families with children. In the past few years we have paid special attention to developing children’s services. A new day care centre will be opened in Viiala in 2008. In addition to day care centres, we provide day care in family day care homes and group family day care. These alternatives ensure that families in Akaa can find the day care solutions to suit their varying needs.

There are five elementary schools in Akaa. The schools are small enough for young pupils and located at a comfortable distance from any part of the town. From the elementary schools, pupils continue to one of our two schools for grades 7-9 and to the two upper secondary schools, located in the Toijala and Viiala centres. The youth in Akaa are active and enthusiastic. There are plenty of activities available for them in our youth centres and on the local youth website “Epeli”.

Leisure options

Akaa boasts a host of leisure activities. In addition to reading rooms and loan services, our two libraries provide Internet connections, various changing exhibitions and cultural events. A wide range of courses is available at the Akaa lifelong learning centre. Our town has an active cultural life and there are several lively associations involved in making art and producing events, inspiring Akaa residents of all ages to participate.

There are also plenty of possibilities to do sports. Our sports fields, jogging paths and indoor sports facilities are used by everyone, whether competing athletes, keep-fit enthusiasts or sport beginners. Our various sports teams welcome you to join, and our active sports clubs offer a wide range of sports to choose from. You are of course welcome to exercise for fun and to enjoy our beautiful natural surroundings. The shores of Lake Vanajavesi are inviting in summer, and our nature paths make it easy for you to admire the environment.

Key location for business

Our town has a solid industrial base. A diverse business life has grown from strong tradition, a favourable location and excellent traffic connections. We have expertise in many fields. Several companies in Akaa specialize in serving the needs of industry. In addition to a few spearhead companies dealing mainly in exporting, there are several smaller engineering workshops and production plants for various industries.

The new Yritys-Konho industrial area will further enhance the diversity of industrial life in Akaa. Situated between the Toijala and Viiala population centres, Yritys-Konho offers an excellent logistical location. In addition to industrial activities, the town plan in the area allows possibilities for various kinds of businesses, offices and warehousing. Parts of the area have also been reserved for housing and the related services and recreational areas.