The Parola Armour Museum
The Parola Armour Museum
4.5
10:00 - 15:00
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10:00 - 15:00
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10:00 - 15:00
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10:00 - 15:00
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10:00 - 15:00
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10:00 - 15:00
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10:00 - 15:00
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10:00 - 15:00
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LaThuile
Espoo, Finland189 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
Really big and spectacular tank museum. There are probably about 100 tanks in the museum, some of which are in the outdoor area. There is also one special tank (T-26 from year 1933) in the museum, the only surviving tank of that type in the world. A couple of hours in the museum goes so fast because there is so much to see.
There is also one armored train in museum.
The children especially liked the tanks where they could climb on or go inside.
There is also a café with fantastic jelly donut on sale.
There is also one armored train in museum.
The children especially liked the tanks where they could climb on or go inside.
There is also a café with fantastic jelly donut on sale.
Written 5 August 2017
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Familyof4_2Boys2014
Calgary, Canada196 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
An easy 1 Hour trip from Ylojari (Tampere) as traffic was good. Our boys (10 & 12) were immediately engaged in all the museum had to offer. Every item in the collection had translations in English, Swedish and Russian. There were two vehicles boys could go into and one tank to climb on. The outdoor exhibits were also well done and walking the length of the armoured train was something else to see. Overall a great 90 minute to 2 hour stop when in the area. Pair it with the church at Holy Cross Church in Hattula for a good afternoon. If IItala is open that could make a day in the area.
Written 7 July 2017
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Adolf H
Helsinki, Finland106 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
Museum fee is 7,5 euro. But most outside tanks are not good shape at all. Tanks which are inside are almost side by side, so you can't take decent photos. Also it's weird that museum crew said 3 time that remember that you can't ever use your photos anywhere. I was like what the he**. Yeah it mean that you are not allowed put your own tank museum photos to your facebook page, or instagram etc. Only can keep your own pc or phone files and watch by self. That's sick!
So people who decide to go visit Parola tank museum, remember that if you take photos you can't publish them nowhere...
Area is small, so I would say it take 30-45 min to check everything. Most interesting thing is armored train (which is also bad shape).
So people who decide to go visit Parola tank museum, remember that if you take photos you can't publish them nowhere...
Area is small, so I would say it take 30-45 min to check everything. Most interesting thing is armored train (which is also bad shape).
Written 13 June 2016
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Saag77
Narva-Joesuu, Estonia19 contributions
Jul 2015
As a former officer and a tank lover I was extremely surprised to find such a great collection of rare tanks in Finland. Most of the tanks are pre-war built, so it is extremely to find them in these days. The majority of military vehicles are Soviet and German production lines with a few "hand made" Finnish tanks, which were successful enough also.
Written 21 March 2016
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Evgueni2013
Geneva, Switzerland201 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
This museum is an absolute must to see for any history and especially military history lover.Though it was very interesting for my wife also who isn't at all a military history buff.The museum contains an excellent collection of tanks,AFVs and anti-tank artillery pieces,some of them rare and some unique.Besides you can find there some amazing war artifacts like pictures painted by soldiers/amateur painters during the Winter War,personal items of Finnish officers etc.Moreover you can climb into some AFVs or atop a Leopard tank.There's also a good military articles shop at the entrance and a cafeteria.
Great museum and my gratitude to the Finnish army and history enthusiasts who collect and maintain in great order all those remnants of the past wars.
Great museum and my gratitude to the Finnish army and history enthusiasts who collect and maintain in great order all those remnants of the past wars.
Written 2 November 2014
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CopperTeaPot
Russia467 contributions
Nov 2013 • Family
The most interesting thing - this museum represents a good collection of Russian (USSR) tanks (especially legend tanks of WW II period) - and you can hardly meet these tanks in Russia.
Also - some German tanks.
For my 14-year daughter everything there were very interesting.
Thanks to Finnish army for such collection!
Also - some German tanks.
For my 14-year daughter everything there were very interesting.
Thanks to Finnish army for such collection!
Written 9 November 2013
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Juhani S
Helsinki, Finland25 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
Parola Armour Museum is situated about 110 km north of Helsinki near Hämeenlinna. It is easy to reach by a car but you can get there from Helsinki by train and bus too.
Collection consists of armoured vehicles used or captured by Finnish army . Most of the vehicles are outside on a hillside but there are also two halls jammed with tanks etc. The vehicles in the halls are really near next to each other so taking good photos is not too easy. Outside there is plenty of room around tanks. There are lots of interesting types of tanks rarely seen in other museums.Some of the tanks even show damage received during WW2 battles.
There is a cafeteria and a gift shop. During winter snow covers tanks outside the halls so go there during late spring, summer or early autumn.
Collection consists of armoured vehicles used or captured by Finnish army . Most of the vehicles are outside on a hillside but there are also two halls jammed with tanks etc. The vehicles in the halls are really near next to each other so taking good photos is not too easy. Outside there is plenty of room around tanks. There are lots of interesting types of tanks rarely seen in other museums.Some of the tanks even show damage received during WW2 battles.
There is a cafeteria and a gift shop. During winter snow covers tanks outside the halls so go there during late spring, summer or early autumn.
Written 28 August 2013
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Kenneth Z
Elkader, IA4 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
Another hidden treasure in Scandanavia for anyone with military interests. Located just 1hr N. of Helsinki by car. Well marked and excellent roads. This is probably one of the best resources for both WWII and modern soviet armor. What was not captured from the Soviets during the Winter and Continuation wars, was purchased later when the two countries were on speaking terms.Two big, well lite buildings for special tanks, another for anti tank guns, and a small building of powerplants for the more mechanic-minded. There are another 2 dozen+ vehicles outside in the elements that we can only hope will oneday be better protected. There is even a nice cafe to house the wife during the 3-5 hrs most of us will want to spend here. If going through Sweden as part of your travel, you may also want to look into their Arsenalen museum just outside Stockholm.
Written 9 July 2013
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Boris K
Tampere, Finland53 contributions
Sept 2011
Within minutes from the highway, 1/3 of the way from Hameenlinna to Tampere, is located this rich museum of the tank history. There is an outdoor (the pre-WWII equipment, armored train made by Lokomo in Tampere in 1943) and an indoor (the WWII equipment e.g. T34 captured as a booty in 1944 and having a the Finnish emblem and the post-WWII equipment e.g. T54 cross-section, German Leopard 2A4 tank) expositions a lot more! Some equipment you can touch or climb - after all, it is armored!
Written 28 January 2012
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VikingOlaf
Tampere, Finland81 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
A paradise for those who like armory and the smell of old gunnery. Very interesting, extensive and rare exhibition. So many armoured equipment, that one will forget the time, when exploring the devices, texts and pictures. The museum gives a creditable view of the Finnish armoured forces during the WW2 and present. Most of the equipment is well renovated and the younger ones just like they were during their service. Excellent work from the museum!
It is sad that their fine equipment have to suffer from lack of space! The first hall is excellent, but the second hall maybe too small for the giants. I don´t understand how they got all these tanks and stuff in such a small room! Outside there are also more tanks, armoury tested turrets and interesting vehicles, like an armored train with bullet dents in their covers from WW2. Also the anti-tank defence hall is well arranged!
Special thanks to the staff for letting us visit the museum just after closing time. Our mistake for not checking the autumn opening times. Great service!!
It is sad that their fine equipment have to suffer from lack of space! The first hall is excellent, but the second hall maybe too small for the giants. I don´t understand how they got all these tanks and stuff in such a small room! Outside there are also more tanks, armoury tested turrets and interesting vehicles, like an armored train with bullet dents in their covers from WW2. Also the anti-tank defence hall is well arranged!
Special thanks to the staff for letting us visit the museum just after closing time. Our mistake for not checking the autumn opening times. Great service!!
Written 24 October 2016
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