Holiday in Savo 2023

Joroinen National Defence Museum A visual and auditory journey of Finland’s national defense from the 1600s to the present. Many fascinating items, e.g., from the Finnish War. Open only by ap pointment, September–March. Vättiläntie 1696, Huutokoski/Joroinen, tel. +358 400 175 869 Chainsaw and Forestry Museum The Chainsaw Museum presents a donated collection of items from the Nikkarila Forestry School. The old est saw is from 1934. The Forestry Museum presents the history of the Nikkarila Forestry School, artifacts, and an old forestry student’s room. Both museums are open for tours with a reservation. Nikkarila, Metsäopistontie 100. Space renting and tours, The mask theatre Kokoro Theater Company and their Terapeuttinen Noo Teatteri® performances are inspired by Japanese Noh theater, a tradition dating back over 600 years. Loosely based on various peoples’ ancient cultures, these poetry, dance, ritual, music, and theater performances seek to touch the audience’s inner dimensions. The theater also puts on plays and shows inspired by folk poetry and Finland’s national epic Kalevala. (Dr.Sky) Sepäntie 30, Virtasalmi Inquiries:Tel. +358 40 579 2178 / Sirkku M. Sky Hiltunen The Savo Railway Museum is located in an old station building that was built in 1889. The museum tells the story of the past generations’ work and life on the railways. In the outdoor area there are two restored locomotives. The museum is open during the summer season and other times by arrangement. Ratakatu 8, Pieksämäki, tel. +358 40 184 577 (during opening hours) www.savonradanmuseo.fi In the Taipale canal area, you get to learn about the old stone canal from 180+ years ago and observe boat traffic from the shores of the current canal. Visit the Via Canalia exhibition to delve into the canal’s history. Open daily June–August. Free admission. Tel. +358 44 444 2366. Taipale canal, Kanavakatu 1, Varkaus www.varkaus.fi/museot/taipaleen-kanavamuseo Liisa Heikkinen, tel. +358 50 570 5814 Maria Kuoppala, tel. +358 400 653 662 www.nikkarilanyhteiso.fi NeoNoo Open-Air Theater / Ilmatar Instituutti www.ilmatarinstituutti.org Savo Railway Museum Taipale Canal Museum & Music Café Kukkakeidas

ATTRACTIONS AND CULTURE

Haapakoski Ironworks

Robinsonin Tatuointimuseo Tattoo Museum

The world’s biggest tattoo museum, in Leppävirta and Varkaus. Located at the heart of Leppävirta, the museum invites visitors to have a look at the history of tattoos, the museum’s vast collection, and the stories behind each item. In Varkaus, tattoo-culture-relat ed materials and instruments from various eras and corners of the world are on display. The collection’s owner, Mr. William Robinson, takes visitors on a fasci nating journey with his tales when he’s around. A historical countryside journey from the 1930s to present day. Open in July on Sundays, 14:00–18:00. At other times, open with a reservation. Virastotie 1, Virtasalmi, tel. +358 400 915 302 Museums of Varkaus & MuseoPuoti The museum and art museum of Varkaus are located in the same building from 1914, a former hotel and dwelling for factory management. The museums display changing historical and art exhibitions. Free admission. Wredenkatu 5A, Varkaus. Tel. +358 40 769 1010 Exhibitions and events: www.varkaus.fi/museot Virtasalmi Local Museum Opening hours: Jun 1 – Aug 31: Mon–Sat 11:00–15:00. Virastotie 1, Virtasalmi, tel. +358 44 788 3557 • Kalliontie 2, Leppävirta • Savontie 117, Varkaus FB/Robinsonin tatuointimuseo Valkeamäki Rural Museum

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