Sites And Actors In Old Varkaus
Old Varkaus - Area Places To Visit:
The former factory officials' weekend house designed by Alvar Aalto on the shores of Lake Saimaa about 9 km from the city. Summer café, public sauna, glamping accommodation, events and catering on demand.
The new Konsti opening in April 2024, offers an impressive range of exhibitions under one roof. Located in the historic Old Varkaus area, the walls of the more than 100-year-old Tehtaan koulu house the Varkaus Museum, the Varkaus Art Museum and the Lasten tehdas for children and child-minded people to play, do and have adventures. The museum is free of charge.
Celebration and conference place in historical Factory Doctor's House in Tyyskänniemi.
Outdoor Area of Kämärinsaari and Ämmäkoski
Lake Saimaa's lake nature right in the city centre. Walk across bridges from leafy woodland to rapids to the Taipale canal.
The largest museum of mechanical musical instruments in the Nordic countries. Hear the amazing musical performances of a 75-piece automatic orchestra and 400 other magical instruments, accompanied by funny stories from a guide.
Art exhibitions all year round. During the summer season, one of the largest exhibitions of naive art in Finland, which leaves you with a smile on your face. Väinölä Arena, framing studio, café, artists' supplies and the Kalakukko-katujuna.
Nostalgic wooden buildings and courtyard hide an art gallery, atmospheric accommodation in light-filled rooms, a waffle café in summer, various cultural events and much, much more.
A shop and workspace for local craftspeople, whose atmosphere can also be enjoyed by sitting in the café while shopping. Here you will find a wide variety of local take-home products.
is one of the oldest continuously operating art institutions in Finland. Varkauden teatteri currently stages half a dozen premieres per season.
The main church is located right in the heart of the Old Varkaus district. The altarpiece of the church, "Tulkoon sinun valtakuntasi", was painted by Lennart Segerstråle. It covers an area of 240 square metres and is considered to be the largest altarpiece in the Nordic countries.
The modern working and historic stone canal of the castle. During the summer you can visit the canal museum, enjoy a coffee at the Musiikkikahvila Kukkakeidas or even see timber being transported through the canal's locks.
Restaurants In The Old Varkaus Area:
Kansankeittiö, built by Walter Ahlström, serves today as an upscale restaurant and party venue. Come and enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch at Kaks Ruusu.
The former headquarters of the Varkaus factories, now home to a personal and colourful Italian trattoria and café. The restaurant is also where you'll meet the Keskuskonttori's regulars - cats
room hire and catering services in Varkaus' former station building. From time to time we also serve a delicious home-cooked lunch, the dates and menu of which can be checked from the link above.
See also the award-winning à la carte restaurant Hotel Oscar for dining options.
Old Varkaus area accommodation:
A full-service hotel-restaurant and event house in the heart of the city. Known for its friendly service, the city's best á la carte restaurant and sweet dreams.
Sizeable furnished apartments in the atmospheric Old Varkaus wooden quarter. All apartments have their own entrance and breakfast can be booked on request.
A self-service hotel right in the historic centre of Varkaus on Päiviönsaari. The nearly 100-year-old former post office has been renovated into apartments where you can book accommodation for short or longer stays.
See also Kinkamon Aalto and Taiteilijatalo Taideniitty.
