Holiday in Savo 2023

ATTRACTIONS AND CULTURE

Mantun linna (Manttu Castle) Designed by Oiva Kallio, this civil guard housing was built at Kangaslampi in 1922–1926. The castle, an Italian-style design with white plaster, has served as a district court, municipal hall, post office, art studio, event and festivity venue, restaurant, and a place of housing and lodging. In wartimes, the tower was used for air surveillance. The castle has been privately owned since 2020. Inquiries: Tel. +358 400 470 377 Pieksämäki Doll House – Joonas Aurinko’s Villa A cafe and theatre hall downstairs, a story attic with role-play costumes and playrooms (pirate princess Persilja’s bedroom, Joonas Aurinko’s cabin, ship cat Korianteri’s own attic closet and Aunt Eulalia’s room) upstairs. In the yard area, there is a traffic park as well as lots of different games, play areas and a camp fire site. Guided activity sessions and performances are organised at the villa during the summer. Open June 6 – Aug 12, Tue–Sat Hiekanpääntie 21, tel. +358 44 799 5547 www.pieksamaennukkekoti.fi Art Center Väinölä The home of the art center is an idyllic wooden house from 1913 with an eventful history. Summertime naïve art exhibition: ILOA – Naivistit Varkaudessa. Various exhibitions throughout the year. In the sum mer: puppet theater and events. Framing services, art supplies, and a large collection of art. Open Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00, also Sat. 10:00–15:00 in the summer. At other times open as agreed. Ahlströminkatu 8-10, Vanha Varkaus, tel. +358 400 487 401 www.taidekeskusvainola.fi Taideniitty A communal house for creative industries situated in the beautiful block of wooden houses in Old Varkaus. An inspiring community for artists and a delightful new destination for visitors. Art exhibitions and cultu ral events all year round. Summer and event café. A boutique of distinctive arts-and-crafts products. For children, we have the Old Varkaus hobby horse stable and course. Kissakoskenkatu 6, Vanha Varkaus Tel. +358 44 579 6850 www.taideniitty.fi Torni Terrace Café An observation deck at the top of a water tower de signed by architect Kalevi Väyrynen. The most visible landmark in Varkaus is a 45-meter-tall apartment building. The terrace café offers a gorgeous view of the surroundings. Open during the summer, at other times as agreed. Nakskovinkatu 8 Tel. +358 40 658 9805 or +358 40 504 0204 FB / Terassikahvila Torni

Old Varkaus

Tuomaan Highland Farm Meet charming highland cattle, and get your organic beef from the farm’s shop. Family-friendly events all summer long. Farm visits available with a reservation. Järveläntie 95, Joroinen, tel. +358 44 538 7000 www.tuomaanhighland.fi Old Varkaus The old buildings, once built for industrial needs, shed light on industrial history and the community around it. The Old Varkaus is a nationally significant built cultural environment in Päiviönsaari and Kommila. Some of the buildings have been designed by well- known architects, such as Valter and Ivar Thomé and Karl Lindahl. You can book a group tour of the area at the Museums of Varkaus on weekdays or explore the Wandering in Old Varkaus tour on your own. You can take the experience tour in the traditional way with just a paper map, which are available in museums and tourism companies. However, by using the free Salmi AR application with headphones either on a smart phone or tablet, you get the best experience. The tour is available in Finnish and English. Learn more: www.visitvarkaus.fi/vanhavarkaus Virtasalmi Heritage Park The heritage park is located on an old church hill, and it introduces you to miniatures of buildings and yards with local historical significance. Open all year round. Free admission.

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