Tree Mountain
An environmental art project in Ylöjärvi, Finland, featuring 11,000 trees planted in a spiraling pattern on a man-made hill, created by artist Agnes Denes.

📜 Colossal environmental art project in Ylöjärvi, Finland, designed to increase humanity’s commitment to securing ecological, social, and cultural well-being.
🔍 Features 11,000 trees planted in a mathematical spiral on a man-made hill, protected for 400 years.

Why Go

🌳 Unique man-made forest and spiraling artwork, the world's first virgin forest created by humans, monumental in scale.
🎨 Monumental land art by Agnes Denes.
🧘 Peaceful nature experience, intended to alleviate ecological stress.
♻️ Restores environment, contributes to clean groundwater.
🚶 Easy access, close to Ylöjärvi town centre.

Why Avoid

🔍 Original tree pattern can be hard to perceive due to lush growth.

Tips

🚗 Easily accessible from Tampere (15 min), Helsinki (2h), and Turku (2h).

Additional Info Initiated in 1982, planted 1992-1996 by 11,000 people.

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