Finland for Culture Lovers

Finland’s cultural landscape is shaped by history, nature, and memory. Along the Singing Heritage Route, culture is experienced through museums, historic sites, art, and northern landscapes. These five highlights present Finland through place-based cultural experiences.

Salla Museum of War and Reconstruction
The museum tells the story of life before the wars, wartime destruction, and the rebuilding of northern Finland after World War II.

Hossa National Park and Rock Paintings
Ancient rock paintings reveal spiritual and symbolic traditions thousands of years old.

The Silent People
A large outdoor art installation with hundreds of figures reflecting silence, memory, and community.

Juminkeko Cultural Centre – Kalevala Centre
The centre presents the Kalevala epic through exhibitions, events, and collections.

Koli National Park and Lake Pielinen
From Koli, visitors overlook Lake Pielinen. In cold winters, a long seasonal ice road crosses the lake.