Kuru, Finland

Kuru is located in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Pirkanmaa region.

Approximately two-thirds of the Seitseminen national park is located in the municipality and represents the number one attraction for the area.

The water from the streams and river in Kuru is so clean, it is drinkable without purification.

Kuru has vast natural resources including wood, water and stone.

Kuru is also home to the forestry department of Tampere College (Tampereen Ammattiopisto in Finnish), where they host international wilderness guide, forestry and log house building courses.