Holiday in Savo 2021

ATTRACTIONS AND CULTURE

Terrace Café Torni Viewpoint terrace at the top of the water tower designed by architect Kalevi Väyrynen. The most visible landmark of Varkaus is the 45-metre high apartment building. The terrace café offers stunning views of the environment. Open during the summer, at other times by arrangement. Nakskovinkatu 8, tel. +358 40 658 9805 or +358 40 504 0204 www.visitvarkaus.fi Old Varkaus The building stock created by industry tells the story of the industrial history and different stages of the surrounding community. The Old Varkaus area is an important entity that has been conserved in Päiviön- saari and Kommila. The buildings have been designed by e.g. Valter and Ivar Thomé as well as Karl Lindahl. You can familiarise with the area by booking a tour or by visiting the area independently with the walking tour brochure and the signposts. www.visitvarkaus.fi Virtasalmi heritage park The heritage park located on the old church hill presents local-historically significant buildings and garden areas as miniature size models. Open all year round. Free admission.

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