Varkaus Travel Guide

 WanderingFinn Says:  The log house living is something, which will remain in your fondest memories forever. It is such a special and different feeling for especially those coming far away and not familiar to the culture. I've traveled soon to 50 countries but my fonderst memories and my most... 

 WanderingFinn Says:  The centre of Heinävesi hosts a summer outside market place with open air coffeehouse. In summer there is also a beer festival. One of the small villages of Heinävesi hosts every year a local happening named "Palokki Koskiwestivual"; meaning Palokki Rapids Festival. It... 

 WanderingFinn Says:  Heinävesi is one of my favorite towns in summer; it might even be number one. It has a numerous amount of summer cottages/log houses to rent, yet you can't see your neighbours and have your own peace. You may fish, swim, take sunbath, just relax, or go to visit the Monastery... 

 WanderingFinn Says:  If you want to see something unique, go to Heinävesi (equally far from Varkaus and Kuopio, the bigger cities). The several channes, canals, with the old-fashioned "floodgates" are a sight. This place is one of a kind in Finland.Even I enjoy watching the gates closing behind... 

 WanderingFinn Says:  In addition the Old Valamo Monastery for Monks, there is another similar place; but for orthodox women: the Lintula Convent. It is also located in the Heinävesi area (but separate from the Monastery). Lintula is located in the village of Palokki. The Lintula is very... 

 WanderingFinn Says:  I had to put this tip either under the city of Varkaus (which I did) or Kuopio, because the town of Heinävesi was not found in the list of VT cities. It's understandable; the place is quite small but summertime its population grows enormously.In the Heinävesi area there is... 

 Tallu Says:  Nice, very entertaining place to visit. Highly recommeded! 

 Zirpsis Says:  Varkaus is located in between lakes and it's best sight is the beautiful nature. One of the nicest ways of taking a tour is by an original steamer ship, the s/s Paul Wahl. They are in operation from late May til October. They have a cafe and restaurant onboard but any food... 

 Sininen Says:  I didn't know what to expect when we went to this museum. Another place with dusty old things...but I couldn't have been more wrong. I only knew that there was a collection of old mechanical instruments, but I was not prepared to the tour or one could call it a show. The... 

 Sininen Says:  and you browse through it during the tour. A new tour starts every hour and you can join it in the middle of it and continue exploring with the next tour. You won't miss any items because you can always continue with another group. 

 Sininen Says:  almost each of the items are played and sometimes Mr Kempf begins to sing the old tunes. 

 Sininen Says:  Their collection is a result of over 30 years of collecting items. Some of the items are rare and there are only a couple or only one of them left in the world. 

 Sininen Says:  The collection of this museum is not owned by the city of Varkaus, state of Finland or any other public institution but Juergen and Liisa Kempf. 

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