MÄNTTÄ-VILPPULA ART TOWN | FULL OF EVENTS | 2024

ART TOWN

THE ART TOWN!

Culture has been shown to have a positive effect on health and well-being. Nature contributes to health as well. In the Art Town of Mänttä-Vilppula, you can combine these two in the best way possible. You can enjoy both nature and cultural experiences in the form of visual arts, music, and literature in the same trip. Come along to our fantastic events and stay the night to experience everything our town has to offer! We have compiled all the cultural services and nature sites of Mänttä-Vilppula into one brochure. All services can be found at visittaidekaupunki.fi.

SEE AND EXPERIENCE THE ART TOWN

The Art Town is once again full of culture, events, and exhibitions! The Serlachius Headquarters reopens in June with the new Patrons exhibition, which tells the story behind Mänttä’s art collection. The Serlachius Manor, on the other hand presents, for example, the Masks exhibition. The Mänttä Art Festival brings out the diversity of contemporary art and the Mänttä Music Festival the top artists of the piano world. Check out also the Kuvataiteen valtakunta (´Realm of Fine Arts´) exhibition of graduating visual artists. In Vilppula you can get to know the wartime history of Mänttä-Vilppula this summer. July culminates in the MOM event week as well as the new MäViFest festival.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

SERLACHIUS

SERLACHIUS MANOR

Joenniementie 47, 35800 Mänttä 1 June–31 August open daily from 10 am to 6 pm and 1 September–31 May Tue–Sun from 11 am to 6 pm

SERLACHIUS HEADQUARTERS

R. Erik Serlachiuksen katu 2, 35800 Mänttä. Opens 15 June. 15 June–31 August open daily from 10 am to 6 pm and 1 September–31 May Tue–Sun from 11 am to 6 pm

Exchange +358 (0)3 488 6800

Reservations +358 (0)3 488 6801

myynti@serlachius.fi

serlachius serlachiusmuseums serlachiusmuseot www.serlachius.fi

SERLACHIUS MANOR

Joenniementie 47, Mänttä

Fade Cut (23 March–18 August)

Devan Shimoyama’s barber shop installation. US artist Devan Shimoyama explores themes of sexuality, race, and gender in his carnivalesque works.

ROR–ABC Revolutions on Request (until 23 March 2025)

In 2000, ROR came, saw, and conquered the world, until it got lost in its own stardust. Commissioned by the Serlachius, it returns from the future, bringing with it a wonderful alphabet that creates a new ROR world.

Masks (11 May–15 September)

The exhibition examines the subject of masks from antiquity through 20th century avantgarde to contemporary art. The exhibition has borrowed works not only from art museums but also from cultural history collections.

Salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears (7 September 2024–23 March 2025)

Nastja Säde Rönkö’s video installation tells a tragic story about lost love.

Reflection on a Forest (12 October 2024–27 April 2025)

Eija-Liisa Ahtila’s multi-image installation calls into question the narrative of the moving image and human-centred perspective.

Classic Works of Fine Art at the Manor

The museum’s collection exhibition presents classics of the Golden Age of Finnish art and old European art owned by the Gösta Serlachius Fine Arts Foundation as well as some recent acquisitions.

SERLACHIUS HEADQUARTERS

R. Erik Serlachiuksen katu 2, Mänttä

Opens 15 June

From 15 June the new permanent exhibition

Patrons

Behind the Serlachius art collection is a fascinating story that intertwines art, history, architecture, forest, and Finnishness. The exhibition includes a separate experience and workshop area for children and the childlike who are interested in forests.

Los moimoi de Fuengirola (15 June 2024–16 February 2025)

Riiko Sakkinen’s exhibition and research project explores Spain’s coastal community of Finns.

Thank-you Letters (15 June 2024–16 February 2025)

An exhibition of works of art that left a lasting impression and the thank-you letters related to them. These letters create a meandering, multifaceted chain of thank-yous.

KUVATAITEEN VALTAKUNTA REALM OF FINE ARTS

14 JUNE–18 AUGUST

Myllyrannantie 5, Mänttä +358 (0)44 202 7766

kuvataiteenvaltakunta@taidekaupunki.fi www.kuvataiteenvaltakunta.fi

The Kuvataiteen valtakunta Realm of Fine Arts exhibition is being held for the fourth time in the Art Town. This summer, the exhibition presents the artworks of visual artists who have recently graduated from the six Finnish universities of applied sciences teaching fine arts. The cooperation includes the universities of applied sciences of Lapland, Turku, Tampere and Satakunta, as well as LAB and Novia.

What do the emerging artists want to highlight? Come and visit our new exhibition location in Myllyranta, Mänttä. The exhibition is supported by the Arts Promotion Centre Finland and produced by the cultural services of Mänttä-Vilppula.

Open every day from 10 am to 6 pm.

Tickets EUR 5, discount ticket EUR 3, children under 16 years EUR 0.

EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS AND LOCAL HISTORY

EXHIBITIONS

Art House Brander

The Sculpture yard is open from 15 June to 1 September. Open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Free admission.

Virtasalmentie 22, Mänttä

+358 (0)40 731 1211

Art House Brander

Art House Brander

Gallery Halmetoja Mänttä

During summer from 15 June to 18. August, the gallery features an exhibition of Viggo Wallensköld’s paintings. The exhibition is open daily from 1 pm to 7 pm, also on Midsummer. From 13 to 29 September on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 4 pm the gallery features an exhibition of Mikko Paakkonen’s paintings.

Kauppakatu 25, Mänttä

+358 (0)400 903 476 / Kirsimaria

Gallery Päivölän Gellaria

Art exhibition Vihreä siirtymä. Open from 15 June to 31 August from 10 am to 8 pm. Free admission.

Kaivokatu 10, Mänttä

Artists’ House Kiusala

A studio space and residence for artists. The exhibition ”Uusi presidentti” in Kiusala’s sculpture park is open from 9 June to 31 August, 24/7. Free admission every day.

Kaivokatu 5, Mänttä (Kiusala park)

Puskapuolen konttori’s summer exhibition

Kaivokatu 10, Mänttä

”Kohtaamisia – Encounters” art exhibition

Open from 8 June to 30 August on Tuesdays to Sundays from 12 noon to 6 pm. Witness the beauty and diversity of artistic expression through a wide range of masterpieces on display. Free admission. The art is for sale.

Main organizer: Jenna Routasaari.

Länsitorikatu 11, Mänttä

Photographic exhibition at Mänttä Club

A photographic exhibition of the hundred years of Mänttä Club, open during the opening hours of the restaurant. Free admission. Guided tours for groups upon reservation.

Tehtaankatu 33, Mänttä +358 (0)3 474 5900 www.klubin.fi

MÄNTTÄ-VILPPULA IN WARS EXHIBITION

The 1918-1945 events and person profiles, Mäntän seudun reserviläiset ry’s history.

Open from 2 June to 29 September on Mondays to Fridays from 12 noon to 4 pm. In addition, from 29 June to 28 July open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 4 pm.

A presentation of traditional weapons starting on 27 June every other Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Tickets EUR 10 (under 16 years old accompanied by a guardian free of charge).

Organizer: Mäntän Seudun Reserviläiset ry

Vilpun Vintti

Riihikankaantie 12, Vilppula

XXVIII MÄNTTÄ ART FESTIVAL 16 JUNE–31 AUGUST

Pekilo, Tehtaankatu 21, Mänttä +358 (0)44 981 3115

info@kuvataideviikot.fi www.kuvataideviikot.fi

The Mänttä Art Festival is the largest summer exhibition of contemporary art in Finland. As a destination it is equally appreciated by both professionals and the general public. Every year, a new curator brings a fresh perspective to the exhibition. The curator of 2024 is sculptor Heli Ryhänen. The exhibition called Puhallus is built around the themes of light, airiness, perspectives and spatiality. Ryhänen has invited a total of 36 artists or pairs of artists to participate in the festival.

The Art Festival will be open every day between 10 am and 6 pm (also at Midsummer).

Tickets EUR 18, children under 16 years EUR 0.

Photo: Nora Sederlöf, Puuteriputous 2023.

Mänttä Art Society’s exhibitions

A window exhibition in the centre of Vilppula, Keskuskatu. Free admission.

An art Lending Service at Mänttä Library, Seppälän puistotie 16, Mänttä. Works of art by the Art Society members to buy or lend. www.mantantaideseura.fi

Sampola summer exhibition

Diverse art in the idyll of an old wooden school from 6 to 28 July. Open daily from 12 noon to 6 pm. Tickets EUR 2.

Vuohijoentie 200, Mänttä +358 (0)3 471 3390

Ihmisyyden tunnustajat www.ihmisyydentunnustajat.fi

Studio Janne Laine

Visual artist Janne Laine’s idyllic studio in an old school in Savosenmäki. Featuring serial and unique art prints and printmaking demonstrations. Open by appointment.

Sillanpäänkatu 5 B, Mänttä +358 (0)40 767 3330 studiojannelaine@gmail.com

Vehkaniemi summer exhibitions

From 8 June to 28 July the exhibition spaces of the Old Stone Barn features the group exhibition ”Professional Artists connected by Mänttä”. The exhibition features art by Anita Hannunen, Tarja Jakunaho, Emmi Kallio, Janne Laine, Riikka Lenkkeri, Tiia Matikainen, Pasi Mälkiä, Anna Pekkala, Raine Sahrman, Paula Salmela, Kirsimaria E. Törönen, Sampsa Virkajärvi and Marika Viskari. The Stable Gallery (Talligalleria) features sculptor Pasi Eerik Karjula’s wood sculpture exhibition. Päivi Riihinen’s art ceramics exhibition ‘Naamioita’ on display in Väentuvan Pakari.

The exhibitions and the Taidekahvila art café are open to the public on Sundays from 12 noon to 4 pm free of charge. At other times, open by prior agreement and then presentation fee is EUR 5.

Salmentakasentie 308, Pohjaslahti

+358 (0)50 520 6451 www.vehkaniemi.fi

Väinölä

The art exhibition Aseeton Suomi is open every day from 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets EUR 2.

Väinöläntie 15, Vilppula

+358 (0)3 471 3390 Ihmisyyden tunnustajat www.ihmisyydentunnustajat.fi

Changes- Eija Pirttilahti´s handicraft art

The miniature exhibition is freely on view at milk churn stand ”maitolaituri” from 8 June to 27 July.

Keulantie 1, Pohjaslahti

+358 (0)40 011 4434 sammallammas

Arts and Crafts House Mantis

A new Arts and Crafts House opens from 24 May at Mänttä Sarapiha area.

Pakkaajankatu 16, Mänttä

KEVYTTÄ KLASSISTA FESTIVAL 4-6 JULY

Tickets: The Art Town service desk/tourist information point, tel. +358 (0)3 4888 555 and lippu.fi.

At the door 1.5 hours before.

Group sales tel. +358 (0)44 760 1035

The event is organised by the Kevyttä Klassista Festival Association kevytta.klassista www.kevyttaklassista.fi

THURSDAY 4 JULY GREAT ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT AT 7 PM, Venesuuli Myllyranta

Featuring e.g. Pepe Willberg, Marika Krook, Jukka Saarman and Jukka Lahtinen. Tickets EUR 35/32

FRIDAY 5 JULY KUUNKUISKAAJAT AND SÄRÖTTÄRET VAPAALLA CONCERT AT 6 PM, Serlachius Manor, Kivijärvi hall, Joenniementie 47

Jukka Lahtinen as a guest soloist. Tickets EUR 25

SATURDAY 6 JULY JÄÄKÄRIN MORSIAN CONCERT AT 7 PM, Venesuuli Myllyranta

Jääkärin morsian - music from the play and other wartime songs. Featuring Raimo Laukka, Maria Svan, Jukka Lahtinen and Autere College’s opera class. Tickets EUR 35/32

EVENTS

8-9 June, A look through time – a literary event

A literary event at the former community hall in Ittipää, Ylä-Vääri, Mänttä-Vilppula, brings together six leading writers to talk about their books and with each other. Guest writers Jari Järvelä, Maritta Lintunen, Jenni Linturi, Riikka Pelo, Maarit Verronen and Kjell Westö.

Tickets EUR 25 (covers both days).

Ittipää, Syrjäntie 185, Ylä-Vääri

+358 (0)40 571 3184 / Heikki Hellman www.vennalammi.fi

8 June, Open villages event - open doors event day

Pohjaslahti village opens its doors on Saturday 8 June. Visit Pohjaslahti village and get to know different destinations!

Pohjaslahti www.pohjaslahti.fi/ajankohtaista

At Vehkaniemi estate from 11 am to 4 pm the summer exhibitions and an art cafe open at the Old Stone Barn. Free admission. Note: the main courtyard is closed because of a private event.

Salmentakasentie 308, Pohjaslahti

+358 (0)50 520 6451 www.vehkaniemi.fi

14-16 June, Finnish Lure Fishing Championship

Keurusselkä, Mänttä www.vapaa-ajankalastaja.fi/kilpailut/ kilpailukalenteri

15 June, Mänttä trotting race

The traditional Mänttä trotting race on Mänttä’s trotting track starting from 1 pm.

Sairaalantie 106, Mänttä www.mantanravit2020.fi

29 June, ROR-meeting

Come and meet the curators of the ROR ABC exhibition at the Serlachius Manor on Saturday 29 June from 3 pm to 4 pm. The curators tell about the history of ROR and present the ROR ABC exhibition. Included in the entrance ticket, the Museum Card also accepted.

Joenniementie 47, Mänttä www.serlachius.fi

30 June, Rientola´s traditional summer party

Fom 11 am to 4 pm. Field games for adults, running competition for children and other activities. Sweet and salty bites from the cafe.

Tammikoskentie 165, Vilppula RientolaVilppula

13 July, Against Happycracy performance art

On Saturday 13 July from 3 pm to 4 pm at the Serlachius Manor Filippos Tsitsopoulosi performs the Against Happycracy performance. The performance occurs with masks and is related to the Masks exhibition. Included in the entrance ticket, the Museum Card also accepted.

Joenniementie 47, Mänttä www.serlachius.fi

13 July, Poetry visits the village

At Vehkaniemi estate on Saturday 13 July from 3 pm to 6 pm. Performing, e.g. Reetta Huttunen, poems, 2Notes jazz’n’blues-duo Anu Huhtala & Jani Niemi. The event will end with poetry karaoke and open mic. Admission EUR 5.

Organizer: POEM ry.

Salmentakasentie 308, Pohjaslahti +358 (0)50 520 6451 www.vehkaniemi.fi

XXV MÄNTTÄ

MUSIC FESTIVAL 30 JULY–3 AUGUST

Main concert venue Serlachius Manor, Joenniementie 47, Mänttä info@manttamusicfestival.fi www.mantanmusiikkijuhlat.fi

World-class piano concerts in the middle of art and nature now for the 25th time. In the anniversary year, the international artists include well-known piano stars, such as Ingrid Fliter, Yeol Eum Son, Laura Mikkola, Severin von Eckardstein, Javier Perianes and Pierre-Laurent Aimard. In addition, the festival features young piano artists on the rise, such as Elisabeth Brauß and Anton Mejias. Find out more about the anniversary festival program and buy your ticket in the online store or at the door.

Yeol Eum Son. Photo: Marco Borggreve.

26-27 JULY, MÄVIFEST - LOCAL FESTIVAL

The Mää oon Mänttästä week is topped off by a new local festival.

On Friday its all about rock when the top soloists of the Raskasta Iskelmää collective take the stage to perform “heavy arrangements” of Finnish music classics.

On Saturday, full party vibes are guaranteed with the chart-topping Teflon Brothers!

Other performers, e.g. Jukka Poika, Lord Est, Turos Hevi Gee, Aston Kalmari and Lulua.

One day tickets EUR 34,90, two-day tickets EUR 59,90, lippu.fi. Age limit: K-18. The gates open at 5 pm. On Saturday there will also be a family day, featuring Hevisaurus.

Organizer: Tuhti Events Oy

Mänttä Jääareena parking lot Miinanpellonkatu 6, Mänttä

24-28 July, Mää oon Mänttästä

– Town festival

The town festival for the entire village starts with a preparty on Wednesday 24 July. The festival offers fun and diverse events around Mänttä throughout the last week of July. The full programme will be published at www.mom.fi.

Mää oon Mänttästä working group www.mom.fi

27 July, Hay market at Pohjaslahti

Organised by local associations.

+358 (0)40 7676 776

27 July, Traditional Woods evening

At the Vehkakoski dance pavilion on Saturday 27 July from 4 pm to 1 am. Tickets EUR 20-25. Free admission for children. Forest and naturethemed program. Presentation tents, chainsaw carvers and craftspeople’s stalls. Log rolling competition, strongwoman and strongman competition. Smoke-cured pork and blazed salmon. At 9 pm the evening continues with evening dances with the new tango king and queen as soloists.

Vehkalinnantie 30, Pohjaslahti

+358 (0)50 586 7350 www.vehkakoski.fi

28 July, Art Mass

From 10 am at Mänttä Church.

Länsitorikatu 2, Mänttä

+358 (0)40 8049 580 www.mantta-vilppulanseurakunta.fi

28 July, Tenor vocal concert

At Vehkaniemi estate from 2 pm. Allan Raffaele & Juhana Suninen from the Finnish National Opera perform Neapolitan and other gems of tenor vocal music.

Salmentakasentie 308, Pohjaslahti

+358 (0)50 520 6451 www.vehkaniemi.fi

3 August, Producer’s Market

Koulunmäki, Pohjaslahti

6 August, Airing of national costumes

The birthday of the Finnish national costume is 5 August, and it is celebrated with national costume airing events in August around Finland and elsewhere. The local airing will take place at the Vilppula market and in the surrounding area. In addition to the residents of MänttäVilppula, all residents of the surrounding areas and summer visitors are welcome to air their costumes. Organizer: Keurusselän seudun sukututkijat.

Keskuskatu 6, Vilppula

XXII MÄNTTÄ ORGAN WEEK

18–25 AUGUST

www.mantta-vilppulanseurakunta.fi

All of the concerts will be held at Mänttä Church.

Programme EUR 15 per opening and closing concert, EUR 10 per other concerts. Sales at the door. Cash only. Guitar session – no programme fee. The programme is subject to change.

Sun 18 Aug at 6 pm Opening concert: Tomi Satomaa, organ

Tue 20 Aug at 6 pm Concert: Kaja Jantsikene, organ Simo Haapala, rhythm instruments

Thu 22 Aug at 6 pm Concert: Elias Niemelä, organ

Fri 23 Aug at 12 noon Guitar session: Ilkka Hackman, guitar

Sun 25 Aug at 6 pm Final concert: Christian Ahlskog, organ

Week, organ,

Mänttä Organ

Sami Salomaa. Photo: Mänttä-Vilppula congregation

FRIENDS OF CINEMATOGRAPHY ASSOCIATION

IN ART

TOWN MÄNTTÄ-VILPPULA

17-18 August Archive screenings in the old cinema

7 September Children’s Kino at the Tennis Pavilion 13-14 September Drive-in shows

Save the date: Art Town Film Festival 15-19 October 2025! www.taidekaupunginelokuva.fi

24 August, Music, Poems, Standup

At Vehkaniemi estate on Saturday 24 August from 6 pm Jussi Mäkipere.

Salmentakasentie 308, Pohjaslahti

+358 (0)50 520 6451 www.vehkaniemi.fi

27-31 August, Poetry Open Mic

Mänttä 2024 - Literary Art Week

POEM ry will be organizing events around Mänttä-Vilppula during the week, counting in the widest possible age range.

Admission to the events is free. More information will be provided on POEM ry’s Facebook page.

27 August Theater ParaDoksi - puppet theater for the elderly at the Punatulkku service centre

28 August Guest author - interviewed: Tuomas Kyrö at Mänttä library from 6 pm to 7 pm.

29 August Rap workshop - led by rapper Simo ”Gynä” Nieminen at Kolho youth centre from 6 pm to 9 pm.

30 August Programmatic opening of the calligraphy word art exhibition at the ArtHotel Honkahovi from 6 pm to 8 pm.

31 August Poet guests and music: Duo Paradoksi and poetry karaoke/open mic at the ArtHotel Honkahovi from 6 pm to 8 pm.

31 August, Mänttä Food Festival

Serlachius and Restaurant Gösta. The Mänttä Food Festival invites lovers of good food together again on the last weekend of August. This year, the party will be celebrated in the atmosphere of Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s art. Each dish of the dinner is inspired by the works of the national artist.

myynti@serlachius.fi

+358 (0)3 488 6801 www.serlachius.fi

SUMMER THEATRES

Kaunismäki barn theatre: Meidän tohtori Lenkkeri (Our doctor Lenkkeri)

The play continues the series of local great men. Premiere 3 July at 6 pm.

Other performances: 5 July, 6 July, 7 July, 10 July, 11 July, and 12 July at 6 pm. Directed by Maria Telen, manuscript by Teija Elers, Iiro Koskelainen and Harri Mäkinen. Advance tickets are available at the Vilppula and Mänttä libraries (May).

Reservations: info@vilppulaseura.fi. The Kaunismäki barn theatre is located 7 km from the center of Vilppula in the direction of Pohjaslahti village.

Uittosalmentie, Huhtijärvi www.vilppulaseura.fi

Väinölä summer theatre

On the edge of the Milky Way – a galactic expedition beyond hope. Premiere 14 July at 2 pm. Other performances: Wed 17 July at 7 pm, Sun 21 July at 2 pm, Wed 24 July at 7 pm, Sun 28 July at 2 pm and Sun 4 August at 2 pm. Tickets EUR 20/10.

Väinöläntie 15, Vilppula +358 (0)3 471 3390 Ihmisyyden tunnustajat www.ihmisyydentunnustajat.fi

Lakanateatteri:

Lyytin laulu (Lyyti’s Song)

Performances on 31 July-3 August. A Heidi Köngäs’s monologue play, starring Eppu Nuotio. The play is loosely based on the novel Sandra by Köngäs. The music of the play is composed and performed by Marianne Maans. Performances at the former Ittipää community hall in Ylä-Vääri, Mänttä-Vilppula. Tickets EUR 25.

Ittipää, Syrjäntie 185, Ylä-Vääri

+358 (0)40 571 3184 / Heikki Hellman www.vennalammi.fi/lakanateatteri

LOCAL HISTORY

Mänttä-Vilppula

Local History Museum

The Stone Barn Museum has a collection of artefacts related to rural life. The history of elementary school life is on display in the school museum. Open on Sundays 30 June, 14 July, and 21 July from 12 noon to 3 pm (activities and café open). Producer´s market on Saturday 6 July from 12 noon to 3 pm. Open on Tuesdays to Thursdays from 12 noon to 3 pm. Open at other times by agreement.

Museonmäki, Vuorikatu 1, Vilppula

+358 (0)400 626 737 www.vilppulaseura.fi

Kangaskoski Mill Museum

The Mill Museum is open every day of the year between 12 noon and 8 pm.

Kangaskoskentie 72, Pohjaslahti

+358 (0)40 522 8915

www.pohjaslahti.fi

Local History Museum Heikintupa

The museum and café is open in June and July on Tuesdays to Sundays from 1 pm to 7 pm.

Pohjaslahdentie 2439, Pohjaslahti

+358 (0)40 522 8915

www.pohjaslahti.fi

Vehkaniemi presentation tours

Guided tours for groups on request. The tour introduces the various premises of the centuryold peasant courtyard, family and building history with stories, ending with refreshments either in the living room of the main building, in the 18th-century Väentuvan Pakari, or the Juhlanavetta’s bar with its summer terrace. Duration 1-1.5 hr.

Salmentakasentie 308, Pohjaslahti

+358 (0) 50 520 6451 www.vehkaniemi.fi/ryhmille

Vilppula history trail 1918

A guided, self-directed route of historical destinations from 1918. Read more on page 24. www.manttavilppula.fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaaaika/kulttuuripalvelut/museot-ja-perinne/ vilppulan-historiareitti/

Pumppumestarin Polku (‘Pump master’s path’)

The path celebrates over 100 years of local pump manufacturing and the workshop industry. Read more on page 24.

Isonnevantie 8, Mänttä www.mantanpumppumestarit.fi

LIBRARIES

The town libraries offer a wide range of books, music, films, board games, puzzles, lots of console games, magazines, internet services and exhibitions.

www.manttavilppula.fi/ kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/kirjasto

Mänttä Library

Seppälän puistotie 16, Mänttä +358 (0)44 728 8474 kirjasto.mantta@taidekaupunki.fi

CHURCHES

Mänttä-Vilppula congregation

+358 (0)40 804 9580 www.mantta-vilppulanseurakunta.fi

MÄNTTÄ CHURCH (1928)

Länsitorikatu 2, Mänttä

Open from 3 June to 16 August on weekdays. Tour guide available. The church was designed by architect W.G. Palmqvist. The altarpiece was painted by Alvar Cawén. The amazing wooden reliefs of the altar, pulpit and gallery were carved by sculptor Hannes Autere.

MÄNTTÄ FUNERARY CHAPEL

Vuorentie 2 A, Mänttä

In the cemetery area adjacent to the Mänttä Funerary Chapel there is a Serlachius family monument sculpted by Emil Wikström, ‘Monolith’ by Harry Kivijärvi and a hero statue by Sakari Tohka called ‘Death has passed, life begins’.

MÄNTTÄ VUORENKIRKKO CHURCH

A beautiful nature church framed by trees at Mäntänvuori. Access from Vuorenmaja or the sports field.

KOLHO CHURCH (1955)

Kyläkirkontie 8, Kolho

The church was designed by architect Mikael Nordenswan. On the side wall of the front part of the nave there is a painting by Seppo and Ilmari Launis ”Let the children come to me”.

Vilppula Library

Keskuskatu 8, Vilppula +358 (0)44 428 8289 kirjasto.vilppula@taidekaupunki.fi

Kolho Library

Postitie 5, Kolho +358 (0)44 097 9210 kirjasto.kolho@taidekaupunki.fi

Pohjaslahti Village Library

Maintained by the village association Puhuri ry. Pohjaslahdentie 2560, Pohjaslahti +358 (0)40 7676 776, info@pohjaslahti.fi

BONNE FUNERAL CHAPEL

Kolhontie 3, Kolho

The burial chapel of Matthias Bonne’s Family. Bonne was the founder of a sawmill industry in Kolho.

POHJASLAHTI CHURCH (1932)

Pajamäentie 32, Pohjaslahti

Open from June to August. One of the most important works by architect Kauno S. Kallio. The church is said to be the only Danish-style church in Finland.

POHJASLAHTI CHAPEL

Sammalistontie 19, Pohjaslahti

During summer also used for wedding ceremonies.

VILPPULA CHURCH (1900)

Riihikankaantie 14, Vilppula

Open from June to August. The Church is a beautiful wooden oblong church on the shores of Vilppulankoski. Designed by architect Georg Schreck. The altarpiece was painted by Pekka Halonen. The church has a cemetery with a Serlachius family grave monument and Civil War memorials.

KOLHO ORTHODOX CHURCH

Kappelitie 6, Kolho www.tampereort.fi/tilat

IN NATURE AND ON THE MOVE IN THE ART TOWN

In the Art Town, you can combine culture and nature! Get out in the spirit of history and explore the Vilppulankoski history trail! Get some exercise by climbing the stairs to the Mäntänvuori observation tower to admire the stunning scenery and sail on the paddlewheeler on Lake Keurusselkä! Take the Hyvärisenlampi nature trail in Kolho or enjoy the scenic views from the Palellusvuori observation tower in the Pohjaslahti village!

VILPPULANKOSKI TOURIST AREA

www.visittaidekaupunki.fi

Marina and caravan area

• high-quality marina for 80 boats

• clean caravan area for 26 vehicles

• functional service stations: kitchen facilities, washing machine, showers, child care room, toilets, facilities for disabled people, vacuum emptying of septic tanks, emptying of greywater tanks and chemical toilet tanks, waste management

• popular, free children’s traffic park and playground in the area

• disc golf, beach volleyball

• beach

• tree park

• rentable wooden hut

Beach restaurant

• fishing permits

• pay for parking spaces for recreational vehicles

• reserve the lakeside sauna

• reserve the hut

• borrow bicycles

• firewood

Fishing and park area

The Vilppulankoski recreational fishing area, located next to the marina, offers great experiences for fishing lovers. There are also easy-to-reach paths and fishing piers, also accessible by wheelchair.

The area has a tree park with 18 of the most common tree species in Finland. The park has a hut you can rent as well as three campfire sites where you can grill sausages and eat a packed lunch (bring your own firewood).

NATURE TRAILS AND ROUTES

Elämänmäki Nature Reserve

A Nature trail to the spring and lookout spot overlooking the four lakes. On the hill, a monument to Dr E.W. Lybeck, commissioned by the Vilppula-Seura association from artist Eino Koivisto.

Tammikoskentie, Vilppula

Hyvärisenlampi nature trail

A nature trail with duckboards around the Hyvärisenlampi pond. There are two lean-tos with campfire places and a bio toilet along the approximately half a kilometre long trail.

Riihontie 464, Kolho

Jaakkoinsuo swamp

An old swamp study and research area. The Jaakkoinsuo swamp features many different types of swamps, which you can get to know on a hiking trail that is about 2.5 km long. Hiking the trail takes about 1.5–2 hours.

Jaakkoinsuontie, Vilppula

Lemmenpolku path

Follow the forest path tracing the lake shore from the town centre and its many art destinations to the Serlachius Manor. Leave the path and pay a visit to the close-by Taavetinsaari Island. The path is about 2.5 km long.

Centre of Mänttä – the Serlachius Manor

Loilanniemi lean-to

The lean-to is located in a beautiful location on the shore of Lake Ukonselkä. Suitable for yearround use. Sandy beach suitable for swimming. There is also space for camping.

Loilanniementie 71, Kolho

Lumometsän Tupa

Guided or self-directed nature trips: From a park with 60 different tree species to stone-age settlements in Lampisenniemi, a landscape with three rapids.

Hopunmäentie 18, Vilppula www.lumometsantupa.fi

Mäntän Vuorentorni

observation tower

Completed in 2005 according to the plans created by W.G. Palmqvist. 94 log layers, 13.5 metres to the observation deck. The observation deck is 200 metres above sea level. The highest point of Mäntänvuori is 190 metres.

Urheilukentäntie, Mänttä

Mäntänvuori recreational area

The outdoor recreation area and nature reserve is located just two kilometres from the centre of Mänttä. The Mäntänvuori field is the starting point for the routes and serves also as a parking area. The starting point of the accessible trail is located behind the Wine Tavern Vuorenmaja.

• Mäntän Vuorentorni

• sports trail with lighting, nature trails

• accessible nature path

• Wine Tavern Vuorenmaja

• Vuorenkirkko hill church

• Lydia Wideman’s steps in Mäntänvuori (218 steps with lighting)

Urheilukentäntie, Mänttä

Palellus mobile route

An attractive, scenic route with stories about the area in the village of Pohjaslahti. The route was created by the Pohjaslahti village association Puhuri together with the whole village. Download the mobile app on your phone and find the best of the Pohjaslahti sceneries. www.pohjaslahti.fi www.citynomadi.com/route

Palellus recreational area and observation tower

The Palellusvuori observation tower is open from May to the end of September. The observation tower is 27 meters high and stands on the eastern edge of the Pohjaslahti village at the top of Palellusvuori, 175 meters above sea level. The tower cannot be reached by car. Signposts from the sports field/Heikintupa, church or community centre car park lead you to the observation tower.

Pohjaslahdentie 2560, Pohjaslahti www.pohjaslahti.fi

Pukinlampi

route

A beautiful, accessible path around the Pukinlampi Pond. Explore Vilppula from the other side of the pond.

Salussärkkä Nature Reserve

An approximately 2-kilometre long natural ridge running through Lake Salusjärvi. The ridge formation also continues as a view at Rantasärkkä in Ylä-Kolkki.

Salussärkäntie, Pohjaslahti Rantalansärkäntie, Pohjaslahti

Vilppula history trail 1918

From Vilppula, you will find a self-guided tour to historical sites at the railway station, Koivuniemi, Vilppulankoski, the harbour, monuments and the church.

In the 1918 Civil War, one of the front lines passed through Vilppula municipality. The area has monuments to both parties to the war on

both sides of Vilppulankoski, as well as accounts of the history of the parish.

www.manttavilppula.fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaaaika/kulttuuripalvelut/museot-ja-perinne/ vilppulan-historiareitti

Pumppumestarin Polku (‘Pump master’s path’)

The path honours and celebrates over 100 years of local pump manufacturing and theworkshop industry. The path features signposts presenting the history of the Mänttä pump factory as well as a collection of pumps manufactured at the factory and by the factory’s competitors. The path also displays works by local artists. www.mantanpumppumestarit.fi

Mänttä Tennis Pavilion

A tennis environment full of nostalgia. Satakunnantie 17, Mänttä

Mäntän urheilukeskus, sports centre

• swimming hall (summer break from 1 June to 5 August)

• Mänttä Ice Arena (indoor ice rink. The ice sports season begins again in early August)

• ball court, beach volley, sports track, disc golf, playground for children

Art Park – Skate & Pumptrack skatepark

Art Park - Skate & Pumptrack Miinanpellonkatu 4, Mänttä

+358 (0)3 488 811

Parkkivuori sports centre

Sports field, tennis courts, sports track, gym, Slede Snowskate -park and Vilppu steps (80 steps) as well a 18-fairway disc golf course (Par 61).

Hopunmäentie 15, Vilppula

+358 (0)3 488 811

Parkkivuori golf course

A six-hole golf course, suitable for both practice and competitions. The course has a full-size range, a practice range open to all.

Hopunmäentie 15, Vilppula

+358 (0)40 070 3078

Vehkakoski dance pavilion

The touch of tango and the rumble of rumba – dances at the dance pavilion on summer Saturdays.

Vehkalinnantie 30, Pohjaslahti www.vehkakoski.fi

TOWN BEACHES

SUMMER SEASON 15 JUNE–31 AUGUST

Rusinlahti beach Tarttasentie, Mänttä

Marina beach Kirkkotie 5, Vilppula Kolho beach Uimalantie, Kolho

WINTER SWIMMING 1 OCTOBER–30 APRIL

Myllyranta Myllyrannantie, Mänttä Vilppula marina Kirkkotie 5, Vilppula

Season tickets for the changing rooms of the winter swimming spots can be purchased at the swimming pool café, SEO-Havimäki and Kolho library.

CRUISES

Paddlewheeler Elias Lönnrot

Cruises Keuruu-Mänttä-Keuruu and Mänttä cruises between 5 July and 3 August. On Fridays from the harbour of Ahtola in Keuruu to Mänttä.

On Fridays, a 1.5-hour evening cruise from Mänttä’s Myllyranta harbour and on Saturdays a 1.5-hour day cruise to the magnificent lake

scenery of Keurusselkä. The ship returns to Keuruu on Saturday. www.visitkeuruu.fi/palvelu/eliaslonnrot

S/S Kotvio II

Charter cruises on a steamboat.

Mäkitalonlahti harbour, Vilppula Vilppulan veneilijät ry +358 (0)50 352 9083

MARINAS

In Mänttä-Vilppula you can go boating in three different lake areas: Lake Keurusselkä, Lake Kuorevesi and Vilpunreitti waterway. From Vilppula marina you can take the Vilpunreitti waterway all the way to Tampere.

Marinas in Mänttä

Guest marinas

• Myllyranta

• Koskelanlampi

Boat storage facilities for rent

• Tammiranta

• Katiskalahti

• Rusinlahti

• Myllyranta

• Koskelanlampi

Rental enquiries for Mänttä marinas: Pekka Koskinen, +358 (0)50 361 2347 pekka.koskinen@taidekaupunki.fi

Collection of keys: Anna-Kaisa Majamäki, +358 (0)44 597 8623 anna-kaisa.majamaki@taidekaupunki.fi

Vilppulankoski marina

Book berthing places at Restaurant Isabella. Beach Restaurant Isabella +358 (0)3 471 6900 info@isabellaravintola.fi

Pohjaslahti marina

The marina features water and power outlets, septic tank emptying service, BBQ spot, toilet, changing room on the beach and a waste station. Guest marina and seasonal berthing. Pohjaslahden kyläyhdistys ry +358 (0)40 767 6776 info@pohjaslahti.fi www.pohjaslahti.fi

HAVE A COMFORTABLE STAY IN THE ART TOWN

Stay the night! Stay comfortably in a central hotel, in a traditional industrial milieu or in a handsome suite in the middle of beautiful nature. In the countryside, you can stay in a panoramic barn, a cottage by a lake or a caravan site. You can find our versatile accommodation options at visittaidekaupunki.fi

DELICACIES IN THE ART TOWN

Crown your trip with delicious food! Enjoy an elegant dinner or lift up your mood with a coffee break. Our quality restaurants and numerous cafés will lead you to mouth-watering experiences. You can also purchase local delicacies to share at home.

SOUVENIRS FROM THE ART TOWN

Looking for a souvenir or interested in flea market finds? Artwork and other nice gifts can be found in our specialty shops. Interesting souvenirs and daily goods are waiting for you in our flea markets and gift shops. Discover local shops for unique souvenirs!

SERVICES IN THE ART TOWN

Are you organising a meeting or do you want to relax in a sauna? Interested in fishing with an instructor or driving in a rally? Our best conference and event services can be found at visittaidekaupunki.fi.

visittaidekaupunki.fi

inTravelling the Heart of Finland

Explore the top destinations of our five municipalities!

www.visitheartfinland.fi

Experience the unique charm of wine tavern Vuorenmaja at the top of Mänttä Art Town!

• QUALITY WINES from small wineries & DELICACIES of European cuisine

• Finnish CRAFT BREWERY products & international specialties

• By order f.e. RACLETTE & FONDUE

• SCHNITZEL Thursdays

• WINE TASTINGS on Fridays

Opening Hours 2024:

April 30 – June 23:

Tue–Fri 14:00–21:00, Sat 12:00–22:00

Summer Season (June 24 – August 11): Mon–Fri 14:00–21:00, Sat 12:00–22:00, Sun 12:00–18:00

August 12 – September 1: Tue–Fri 14:00–21:00, Sat 12:00–22:00

Vuorentie 70, 35820 Mänttä

Tel. +358 3 389 1616

info@vuorenmaja.fi

www.vuorenmaja.fi

Surrounded by lakes, the naturally beautiful and vital Keuruu offers many experiences and is located just half an hour from Art Town!

Great destinations for your trip:

Old Keuruu region • The Old Church of Keuruu

Paddlewheeler Elias Lönnrot • Haapamäki Steam Locomotive Park

Year round exhibitions in Keuruu museum

Himmaan Huippu -observation tower • Nature trails and activities

Dances, summer theaters, escape games and many events.

More information at www.visitkeuruu.fi/en

Check the calendar for events www.visitkeuruu.fi/tapahtumat

#visitkeuruu

MIDSUMMERCRUISE

Fri 21.6. • 3 pm-5 pm 18 €/person

Ahtola-Ahtola

CRUISES according to the schedule and by order. Atmospheric THEME CRUISES

SIGHTSEEING

MÄNTTÄ SIGHTSEEING

Fri 5.7., 19.7., 2.8.

7 pm-8.30 pm

Sat 6.7., 20.7., 3.8. noon-1.30 pm

18 €/person

1 HOUR SIGHTSEEING AHTOLA-AHTOLA

Mon 24.6.-29.7. • 2 pm-3 pm

Thu-Fri 27.6.-2.8. • 1 pm-2 pm

Sat 29.6. ja 13.7. • 1 pm-2 pm and 3 pm-4 pm

Sat 27.7. • noon-1 pm

14 €/person

36 € Family ticket (2 adults and 2-4 children)

PADDLEWHEELER

M/S ELIAS LÖNNROT

Organize memorable birthdays, weddings, recreational days with catering CONTACT US!

SCHEDULED SERVICE

MÄNTTÄ-HOTEL-AHTOLA

Sat 6.7., 20.7., 3.8. 2 pm-5.30 pm 22 €/person/one way

CHILDREN’S THEMED CRUISES, MUSIC AND PIRATES!

Fri 28.6., 12.7., 26.7. 3 pm-5 pm

Ahtola-Hotel-Ahtola

58 € Family ticket (2 adults and 2-4 children) round trip

DANCE CRUISES ON MONDAYS IN JULY

4 pm-5 pm Ahtola-Hotel Keurusselkä 14 €/person at 6 pm-7 pm 1 hour

sightseeing Hotel-Hotel 14 €/person

7.30 pm-8.30 pm

Hotel-Ahtola 14 €/person

BAND CRUISES AHTOLA HOTEL KEURUSSELKÄ-AHTOLA

Fri 28.6., 12.7., 26.7. 6 pm-9 pm

From Ahtola. Hop in from the hotel for an hour at 7 pm-8 pm. Food and drinks!

From Ahtola 22 €/person

From Hotel 14 €/person

AHTOLA-HOTEL-MÄNTTÄ

Fri 5.7., 19.7., 2.8. • 2.30 pm-6 pm 22 €/person/one way

AHTOLA-HOTEL KEURUSSELKÄ-AHTOLA

Thu 27.6.-1.8. • 3 pm-5 pm

Fri 28.6., 12.7., 26.7. • 3 pm-5 pm 14 €/person/one way, round trip 22 €/person

58 € Family ticket (2 adults and 2-4 children) round trip

Liquor licence on board, small salty and sweet, ice cream, cold and hot drinks from the cafe!

HARBOURS

Ahtola, Kangasmannilantie 18, Keuruu

Camping Nyyssänniemi, Nyyssänniementie 10, Keuruu

Hotel Keurusselkä, Keurusseläntie 134, Keuruu

Myllyranta pier, os. Myllyrannantie 5, Mänttä

TICKETS

Online:

www.pappilanpidot.fi/verkkokauppa/risteilyt or at Keuruu’s Old Rectory and from ship. Children 4-12 years half price.

GROUP BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION

Pappilan Pidot Oy +358 (0)400 663 689

pappilanpidot@pappilanpidot.fi

www.pappilanpidot.fi/siipirataslaivaristeilyt

siipirataslaivaeliaslonnrot | Changes are possible, check the schedules online

MÄNTTÄ

DESTINATIONS

64 Realm of Fine Arts exhibition, Myllyrannantie 5 .................................................80-33

51 Mänttä Church, road-side church, Länsitorikatu 2 .....................................................80-32

52 Mäntänvuori observation tower, Urheilukentäntie................................................. 78-34

53 Pekilo, Mänttä Art Festival, Tehtaankatu 21.....................................................80-33

54 Sampola, Vuohijoentie 200 ............................ 81-30

55 Serlachius Headquarters, R. Erik Serlachiuksen katu 2 ...........................80-32

56 Serlachius Manor, Joenniementie 47 80-30

57 Funerary chapel and cemetery, Vuorentie 2 A ........................................................ 79-34

106 Artists’ house Kiusala, Kaivokatu 4 .............80-33

59 Vuorenkirkko hill church, Urheilukentäntie................................................. 78-34

103 Wine Tavern Vuorenmaja, Vuorentie 70 .... 79-34

109 Aleksanterin linna / Serlachiusresidency, Kauppaneuvoksenkatu 3........80-32

78 Pumppumestarin polku (‘Pump master’s path’)...................................... 81-29

ACCOMMODATION

58 Arthotel Honkahovi, Johtokunnantie 11 80-32

60 Hotel Alexander, Kauppakatu 23 ..................80-32

61 Hotel and Restaurant Mänttä Club, Tehtaankatu 33 ....................................................80-33

62 Motel Vanha Mänty ............................................80-32

63 Mänttä Summer Hotel, Koulukatu 6 ...........80-33

RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS

58 Arthotel Honkahovi, Johtokunnantie 11 ....80-32

69 Bistro Oasis, Valtatie 18B .................................80-32

60 Café Alex, Kauppakatu 23 ................................80-32

104 SUN Chinese restaurant & Sushi House, Valtatie 54 ..............................................................80-34

93 Kotipizza, Länsitorikatu....................................80-32

64 Lunch Restaurant Veturitalli, Myllyrannantie 5 .................................................80-33

66 Eleven Grill, Ratakatu 9 ....................................80-32

65 Grill Pysäkki, Keskustori ...................................80-32

61 Hotel and Restaurant Mänttä Club, Tehtaankatu 33 ....................................................80-33

68 Café Wilhelmiina, Koskelankatu 10 .............80-32

65 Kebab Pizzeria Engiz, Länsitorikatu 7 .......80-32

71 Lunch Café Miina, Miinanpellonkatu 2........81-32

56 Restaurant Gösta, Serlachius Manor, Joenniementie 47 80-30

100 Finnish Red Cross café, Pakkaajankatu 18 .................................................81-32

103 Wine Tavern Vuorenmaja, Vuorentie 70 .... 79-34

75 Neste Café, Pieskantie 2 80-31

76 Swimming pool café, Miinanpellonkatu 4...81-32

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

77 Cinema Bio Säde, Koskelankatu 2 ...............80-32

79 Lemmenpolku path ........................................... 80-31

80 Sports and well-being centre Liike, Koneenhoitajankatu 6 ......................................80-32 107 Sports hall, Koskelankatu 3............................80-32

81 Mänttä Tennis Pavilion, Satakunnantie 155 80-32

82 Mäntän urheilukeskus sports centre: Mänttä Ice Arena (indoor ice rink), indoor swimming pool, ball courts, disc golf, children’s playground, pump track and skate park, Miinanpellonkatu 4 81-32

Nature trails at Mäntänvuori, Urheilukentäntie................................................. 79-34

Artificial

Seppälä Riding School, Keurusseläntie 23 ..............................................81-32

Töpinä-Center, Paavonkuja 3 .........................80-34

Marina, Myllyranta..............................................80-33

SHOPPING 104 Amandan Aarteet, flea market, Valtatie 52...............................................................80-34

Café Alex, interior design and clothing, Kauppakatu 23 .....................................................80-32

KULMA bookshop & photography studio, Länsitorikatu 5 .....................................................80-32

LuovaStore, matkahuolto-parcel services, Kauppakatu 25 80-32 64 Unique Boutiques at Myllyranta, Myllyrannantie 5 .................................................80-33 90 Mänttä market, on Fridays between 7 am and 1 pm ............80-32

Rollari, Ratakatu 6 ..............................................80-32 55 Serlachius Headquarters museum shop, R. Erik Serlachiuksenkatu 2 ............................80-32

56

Serlachius Manor, museum shop, Joenniementie 47 80-30

91 Sinkkisydän, flea market, gifts and interior design, Seppälän puistotie 10.......80-32

92 Finnish Red Cross flea market, Laivarannankatu .................................................80-33

SUPERMARKETS & SERVICES

95 Alko, Mänttä, Hallituskatu 25 .........................80-32

99 K-Market Ruokapaletti, Seppälän puistotie 1 80-32

111 Bus station, Valtatie 2 .......................................80-32

99 Post office, Seppälän puistotie 1 ..................80-32

102 S-Market Mänttä, Hallituskatu 25 ................80-32

70 Tokmanni Mänttä, Pohjaväreenkuja 1 ......80-32

OTHER SERVICES

95 Pharmacy, Mänttä, Itätorikatu 10 80-32

100 Emergency services, Sarapiha, emergency number 112, Pakkaajankatu 18 .......................81-32

101 Towing service Salmivirta 24h, +358 (0)50 599 7165 ............................................. 79-34

96 Town Hall, Seppälän puistotie 15 81-32

97 Library, Mänttä, Seppälän puistotie 16 ......80-32

98 Training centre .....................................................80-32

68 Markun Kello ja Koru, optician’s services, Seppälän puistotie 4 80-32

96 Tourist information services, Art Town tourist information, Seppälän puistotie 15 ........................................81-32

89 Silmäasema Mänttä, optician’s services, Itätorikatu 6 ..........................................................80-32

72 Sassi airstrip .........................................................80-34

66 Taxi Mänttä, tel. +358 (0)100 4711, Ratakatu 10............................................................80-32

VILPPULA

DESTINATIONS

1 Vilppula Church and Cemetery, Riihikankaantie 14 .............................................. 78-25

2 Vilppula local history museum and school museum, Vuorikatu 1 .......................... 79-27

3 Vilppulankoski park........................................... 78-26 • Memorials of the 1918 Finnish Civil War

4 Väinölä, Väinöläntie 15 ..................................... 78-24

5 Koivuniemi Hostel, Koivuniementie 5........ 78-26

7 Peltolan luomutila organic farm, Poukantie 162 79-24

AND CAFÉS

Café Hilma ja Onni, Keskuskatu

POHJASLAHTI

DESTINATIONS

180 Kangaskoski Mill Museum, Kangaskoskentie 72 ............................................ 71-13

181 Local history museum and café Heikintupa, Pohjaslahdentie 2439......................................... 72-12

185 Palellus recreational area and observation tower, Starting point: Pohjaslahdentie 2560 72-12

182 Pohjaslahti Church and Cemetery, Pajamäentie 32 ..................................................... 71-12

187 Pohjaslahti Chapel, Sammalistontie 19...... 71-12

183 Vehkaniemi Holiday Estate, art exhibitions, Salmentakasentie 308....... 71-13

190 Rantalansärkkä, Rantalansärkäntie............. 71-13

191 Salussärkkä, Salussärkäntie............................ 73-13

ACTIVITIES

185 Village Library, Pohjaslahdentie 2560 71-12

186 Pier and beach, Laivalaiturintie...................................................... 71-12

191 Escape room Kiipeli, Salussärkäntie 265 .............................................. 73-13

189 Sports field, Pohjaslahdentie ......................... 72-12

188 Vehkakoski dance pavilion, Vehkalinnantie 30................................................ 72-12

ACCOMMODATION

184 Rauhaniemi holiday villa, Niemenmaantie 45 ............................................. 72-13

183 Vehkaniemi Holiday Estate, Salmentakasentie 308 ....................................... 71-13

OTHER SERVICES

192 Koulunmäki flea market, Pohjaslahdentie 2539 73-13

185 Pohjaslahden Kylätalo community centre, Pohjaslahdentie 2560 ........................................ 71-12

187 Restaurant Wanha Vankka, Linnaksentie 17 ..................................................... 71-12

GETTING TO ART TOWN

The distance from Tampere to Mänttä-Vilppula is approximately 90 kilometres and from Jyväskylä a little over 80 kilometres. The distance from Helsinki is 260 kilometres, and approximately 250 kilometres from Turku, Vaasa and Kuopio.

Travelling to Vilppula by train

When arriving by train, get off at the Vilppula railway station. Mänttä is approximately 7 kilometres away. The train journey from Tampere takes an hour.

Long-distance bus connections

Several long-distance and local buses stop daily at Mänttä bus station. The distance to the town centre from the bus station is half a kilometre and to the Serlachius Manor around two-anda-half kilometres. The express bus from Tampere or Jyväskylä takes 90 minutes.

The Serlachius Bus

Direct connection from Tampere bus and railway stations to Mänttä destinations. See the timetable at www.serlachius.fi

Taxi +358 (0)100 4711

Airports

Tampere 100 km

Jyväskylä 100 km www.finavia.fi

Buses

Connections to Tampere and Jyväskylä www.matkahuolto.fi

Trains

Tampere-Vilppula www.vr.fi

The new exhibition PATRONS speaks about

The construction of the prosperous ideal society in Mänttä

The origin of the Serlachius art collection and history of patronage in a wider context

Serlachius Company’s nostalgic products and their innovative marketing

At the Serlachius Headquarters, see also art exhibitions Riiko Sakkinen LOS MOIMOI DE FUENGIROLA and THANK-YOU LETTERS 15 Jun 2024–16 Feb 2025

Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Problem, 1894. Serla advert, 1961, Serlachius, archival collection. R. Erik Serlachius at Mänttä paper mill in 1961, Serlachius, photograph collection.

OPENING ON 15 JUN 2024 WELCOME!