Holiday in Savo 2023

ATTRACTIONS AND CULTURE

Kalakukko Street Train

Other attractions Alvar Aalto in Varkaus Alvar Aalto spent about a decade designing factories in Varkaus from the mid-1930s onwards. He drew industrial buildings, city plans, and ordinary people’s homes. Intended as a villa for A. Ahlström’s admin istrators, Kinkamo was opened to the public in 2019, and it’s used as a venue for various events. You can examine Alvar Aalto’s designs with the help of a map brochure and smart mobile tour. www.tarinasoitin.fi/varkausaalto www.kinkamonaalto.fi, www.visitalvaraalto.fi Häkkilä Farm & Windmill The oldest buildings at the farm date back to the 1800s. Located in Venetmäki, the farm compound is open as agreed. The farm has been used as a set ting for the popular Farmi Suomi television show. Heinälammentie 50, Venetmäki, tel. +358 40 749 5550 www.hakkilantila.fi Hyväntuulen tila Farm At the charming horse ranch, you can visit a pet ting zoo, care for the animals, join a tea party at the stables, relax in a hammock, or try an exciting forest escape game. Horse riding and nature yoga. Salmelantie 44, Joroinen, tel. +358 45 7877 4190 www.hyvantuulentila.fi

Iran Farmi / Ira’s Farm A petting zoo that offers guided tours. Specialties in clude reindeer and various birds. Open Jun 1 – Aug 31 on Wednesdays and Sundays. Guided tours at 13:00 and 15:00. Please sign up in advance! Kumpusentie 812, Haapakoski. Group visits as agreed, tel. +358 400 671 260 www.iranfarmi.fi Kalakukko Street Train The trackless Kalakukko Street Train is a beautiful ly painted delight in summertime Varkaus. Hop on to experience the city. Kalakukko departs from Art Center Väinölä and can be booked for private tours, tel. +358 400 487 401 www.taidekeskusvainola.fi Keskuskonttori (Central Office) The old central office for Varkaus’ factories in the 1840s. Italian pizzeria, bar, restaurant, lunch, exhi bitions, events, and spaces to rent. Taipaleentie 15, Varkaus, tel. +358 46 555 1468 FB/Keskuskonttori Koivun Lumo Farm and nature experiences for the whole fami ly. Book a visit and come see our furry and feath ered friends! Open all year round. Karjalankatu 71, Varkaus, tel. +358 40 846 0450 www.koivunlumo.com Konnus Canal Area A canal area comprising three canals from different eras and five rapids. This historical site is popular among fishers and campers, and it’s equipped with duckboards and docks for fishers. You’ll also find a lean-to and an excellent restaurant here. www.konnus.fi

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