Oripää is situated in Southwestern Finland along the highway Kantatie 41 that leads from Turku to Tampere. Oripää is famous for its clean and clear groundwater. The River Aura, the symbol of the whole Southwestern Finland begins in Oripää. An old story tells as follows: The Giant of Oripää ploughed with oxes. The oxes got furious of a sting by a warble fly and ran away to the south, ploughing a huge furrow. The furrow was filled with water and that is how the river Aurajoki was created.

Places to visit:

- Myllylähde
Myllylähde, one of the biggest springs in the whole of Nordic Countries, produces approximately 6 500 m³ crystal clear ground water per day. Around the spring you can find several rare plants such as greater tussock-sedge, touch-me-not balsam and marsh fern.

- Airfield
The speciality of Oripää is the airfield hosted by Turun Lentokerho ry, the Turku
Flying Association. There are three halls for airplanes, refuelling possibilities and weather observation facilities. The big Club House was built in 1997 and mainly members use it, but it is also available for guests. The Club House is equipped with a living room, kitchen, sauna and showers. After a long flight it is relaxing to bathe in a Finnish sauna. There is also a swimming pool available.

- The artist home of Viljo Syrjämä
Under the trees lies the beautiful home of artist Viljo Syrjämä. The artist designed and built his house himself. Even the bricks in the wall are self-made. The only bought piece of furniture is the piano. The model and the idea for the building came from a photograph presenting the Byzantine covenant San Marco in Florence. The Byzantine style can be seen in the cupolas, vaults and golden-based mosaics of the building. The works of artist Syrjämä remind many of us of the pieces by Akseli Gallen-Kallela.

- Hartmann cottage
The Hartmann cottage is the only museum in Finland Proper exhibiting the personal way of life from 1930’s to 1960’s. The cottage itself was built in the 1870’s and it belonged to a rental farmer. The cottage with its interior is as it was left by the last tenants Ida (1878-1961) and Olga (1881-1970) Hartmann.

- The old storehouse
The old storehouse built in 1912 is nowadays a museum. Here you can see the way of life in the old days. There is, for example, a unique carriage decorated with golden lion heads. In summer 2004 you can visit the exhibition of rocking horses. The exhibition is directed to children and other people, who are excited about stories and fairy tales. The museum is open on Sundays. In the exhibition it is possible to see a rocking horse made by Viljo Syrjämä.

- Camping site Krapuranta
Krapuranta was chosen as an SF-Caravan –area in 2001. The surroundings of the camping site are beautiful and peaceful. There are two saunas, a small shop and facilities for barbequing. Kulkurintupa, Traveller’s hut, includes a nice living room, kitchen and all modern facilities with washing machines and showers. In winter you are able to dip into a hole in the ice while enjoying the Finnish sauna. Cross-country skiing is also possible near the camping area in winter. There are also a volleyball field and a dancing hall. The centre of Oripää is only 1,5 kilometres away.