Municipal information

Step into Big Little Town

Ikaalinen is a charming and human-scale tourist city, where diverse expertise, education and culture enable development on the growth periphery of Pirkanmaa.

In recent years, population development has turned to a migration advantage. In the long term, the city's population will grow, albeit very moderately. The city's diverse range of land is a great competitive advantage in residential marketing. Few places offer lakeside land with the fastest fiber connections. Ikaalinen gives families a 10% child discount on the purchase of a detached house plot.

Ikaalinen belongs to the group of regional cities in Finland. The strengths of these regional centers are

* Smooth life in everyday life and leisure

* Entrepreneurial spirit and vitality

* Proximity of decision-making

* Nature and services nearby

Ikaalinen's traffic position along the Kolmostie Tampere-Vaasa highway is excellent.

Ikaalinen is widely known for its spa, cultural events and its Old Town surrounded by Lake Kyrösjärvi. The city generally invests in the development opportunities offered by cultural and wellness tourism.

The city's employer image and the well-being of its personnel are developed based on an action plan approved by the city government.

Evaluation report for the year 2025 Kvalt 25.5.2026

Personnel report 2025 Kvalt 25.5.2026

Wellbeing Report 2025 Kvalt 25.5.2026

City of Ikaalisten Annual Report and Financial Statements 2025 Kvalt 25.5.2026

Interim report 2026 Kvalt 25.5.2026

Municipal strategy 2026-2032
(PDF file)

Evaluation report 2024
(PDF file)

Personnel report 2024
(PDF file)

Well-being report 2024
(PDF file)

Audit report 2024
(PDF file)

Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024
(PDF file)