Entertainment sights in Finland
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Parppeinvaara Traditional Village
Few places bring Karelian traditions to life as vividly as the Parppeinvaara Traditional Village. The hill is named for Jaakko Parppei (1792–1885), a bard and kantele player, whose songs inspired the Kalevala epic. The folked-up harpsichordlike sounds of the kantele can be heard throughout the village and you can see this unique stringed instrument on display, along with various other Karelian cultural artefacts, in the small museum. The collection of Karelian buildings is a powerful evocation of history with informative guides wearing feresi (traditional Karelian work dress) and answering questions about the displays. The small Orthodox Church at the back of the…
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Moomin World
Moomin World is undoubtedly one of Finland's premier family attractions. It's a sort of Disneyland based on the popular children's books written by Tove Janssen and set on an island linked to the mainland by a footbridge.
The main attraction is on Kailo island, accessible by bridge from the mainland at the end of the harbour. Costumed characters inhabit its Moominhouse, Pirate Fort, Snork's Pancake Factory, Whispering Woods and more. There is a theatre, a safe swimming beach and a minigolf course.
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Sara Hilden Taidemuseo
In the Särkänniemi amusement park, adults may want to visit the Sara Hilden Taidemuseo , which is included in the park ticket. It displays changing exhibitions of modern and Finnish art and sculpture from the 4500-strong collection of the Sara Hilden Foundation.
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Lappia-Talo
Rovaniemi’s concert hall is one of several buildings in Rovaniemi designed by architect Alvar Aalto (others include the adjacent library and town hall). The hall is used by the local theatre company and the Chamber Orchestra of Lapland for performances.
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Sapokka Water Park
Just south of Sapokka Harbour, the Sapokka Water Park is a lovely green oasis with bridges, walking trails, gardens and the Rose Terrace garden, which is illuminated every evening. It's the perfect place to escape Kotka's more commercial side.
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Jukujukumaa Amusement Park
Jukujukumaa Amusement Park is billed as a 'Mediterranean-style holiday experience at a latitude of 64º', but it's all very Finnish - saunas, summer cottages and humppa music.
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Sibelius Hall
Sibelius Hall, near the harbour on Vesijärvi, is a huge new concert-hall creation made from wood and glass.
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