Pälkäne is a lakeside municipality in the Tampere region with a modest set of attractions centred on its lakes, the Battle of Kostianvirta historical site, and the Sappee ski resort in winter. It is a summer cottage destination for Finns above all else, and the things to do here are the things Finns do in the Finnish summer: swim, fish, paddle a boat, and sit by the water with grilled sausage and a beer.