Kaksi pyöräilijää kesäisellä pyörätiellä.

Bike & Rail

MAKE YOU MUSEUM VISIT AN ADVENTURE TRIPThe Bike & Rail city bike service combines train and bicycle travel and offers the opportunity for sustainable and experiential day trips in the Art Town. City bikes are a flexible and sustainable way to reach Mänttä’s many art, culture and nature destinations.

Book a bike

Serlachius and the City of Mänttä-Vilppula carry on with the city bike service between Vilppula railway station and the centre of Mänttä for the third summer in a row.

The service is available from 21 May to 30 September 2025.

Neljä pyöräilijää poseeraa kameralle Vilppulan rautatieasemalla.

The train-bike-travel chain works as follows:

Traveller can hop on a train in Tampere and book a bike in advance using the Donkey Republic app.
Upon arrival, you can use the bike at the Vilppula railway station, from where you can pedal towards Serlachius and at the same time tour the numerous exhibition sites of the Art Town.
At the end of the trip, one can return the bike to Vilppula station and start the return journey on the train.
The service is also well suited for short rentals in urban areas.

BIKE TERMINALS IN THE ART TOWN

VILPPULAN RAILWAY STATION 21 May–30 Sep 2025

Keskuskatu 21, Vilppula

SERLACHIUS HEADQUARTERS 21 May–30 Sep 2025

R. Erik Serlachiuksen katu 2, Mänttä

MÄNTTÄ ART FESTIVAL 15 Jun-31 Aug 2025

Pekilo, Tehtaankatu 21, Mänttä

PRICES 2025

See all prices and tips

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP

€9/kk

15 MIN

€1.00

30 MIN

€1.50

1 H

€2

4 H

€5

1 DAY

€12

How does the rental work?

1. Download the Donkey Republic app
2. Choose the station and bike you want – remember to bring a bicycle helmet with you!
3. Open the lock with the app and go

You can use the bike for a longer period of time or for a short time – even just to have a coffee or visit a museum. Returns can be made to any drive.

Book a bike

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