For the Foodies Hungry for Culture: Lakeland Villages Tour
Calming all your senses brings peace of mind in the middle of a busy summer. Both big and small experiences can be found in the city centre, village street, and the heart of the forest. During the journey into the depths of culture, you can pause for a moment and take time to enjoy yourself in peace!
Kangasala-Kuhmoinen-Pälkäne
Kangasala Arts Centre, located in the centre of Kangasala, is a culture hub of concerts, events, and art exhibitions. This architectural masterpiece offers unique experiences from music to cinema and from art exhibitions to events for the whole family. Within walking distance are city centre’s restaurants that have a Central European atmosphere in terms of flavours, cafés, and summer terraces.
On the way to Kuhmoinen, stop at the Taidepappila Art Centre, one of Finland’s oldest summer exhibitions and the home of ceramic artist Teemu Luoto. Continuing the journey towards Päijälä village, you can find Riihigalleria located by small rapids. The changing art exhibitions each summer and the works of Niilo Suojoki make Riihigalleria a hidden gem in the middle of the forest.Heading to the centre of Kuhmoinen, take a pause at the Summer Café Tassi and enjoy savoury or sweet treats in the shade of an apple tree.
The next stop in the adventure is the village of Luopioinen in Pälkäne. The Culture Centre Mikkola’s granaries converted into a gallery, the main building Pytinki, barn, and neighboring museums breathe life into history as well as offer modern cultural experiences. Continuing to the centre of Pälkäne, the next stop is Nuijantalo. The summer exhibition and products made from seasonal domestic ingredients add their own touch to the summer trip. You can explore the impressive ruin of historic Church of St. Michael in the same cultural landscape. The nearby Wine Café Pajuparvi offers the final experience amidst the grapevines before heading home.
