Päijännetalo - Päijännehouse

Päijännehouse is located near Vääksy Canal and Vääksy River and it gives all kind of information, entertaining surroundings and many experiences.

Päijännehouse, Vääksy Canal * Meijeritie 1. Exhibitions open from 25.5.-22.8 tue-fri 10-18, sat 10-15, sun 12-18. Information point of Päijänne National Park and travel-information open from 17.5.-30.9. 2010.

www.paijannetalo.net

The Channel of Vääksy  (The Channel of Vesijärvi)

The canal project of Vääksy was already under consideration in the 1850s. The Emperor’s management believed that the channel was unnecessary because the southern end of Vesijärvi had no businesses that needed the channel. The population of Lahti at the time was around 200 and all business was centered around Anianpelto, which is located at the southern end of Päijänne.  Goods that arrived by water were taken to Porvoo by horses.

The construction of the Channel was finally started in 1868. At best, 400 men and 200 horses were working on the project.  The Channel was completed in 1871 and it was renovated from 1909 to 1911. Today, the Channel of Vääksy is one of the busiest inland waterways in Europe.

The Channel of Kalkkinen

The waters of Päijänne flow into Lake Ruotsalainen and from there onto Lake Kymijoki through the rapids of Kalkkinen. Many petitions were filed about the channeling the route, before the Emperor accepted the project approved by the Senate with its financial allocations in 1875.

The Senate supported the project because the traffic of the Channel of Vesijärvi was brisk, and the construction of a new channel would help the  timber floating to Lake Kymijoki.

The construction of the Channel of Kalkkinen began in 1875. The Channel was opened for traffic in the autumn of 1878. The channel barrier was built using the same techniques that were used in the Channel of Vesijärvi. The size of the channel barrier was also exactly the same as in the Channel of Vesijärvi.

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Pulkkilanharju

The Pulkkilnharju Ridge is eight km long. It is part of the Päijänne National Park. It is also a nationally significant lookout spot from which to observe the spring and autumn bird migrations.

A 2-km guided nature path starts by the Karisalmi Bridge. Find the tranguility of nature by visiting its the islets, lagoons, and forest paths.

The Asikkala Church

The Asikkala Church – the church of a million bricks – was completed in 1880. It stands on the hill of Makasiininmäki and can be seen at most villages in Asikkala. Architect Georg Vilenius. Altarpiece by Robert Wilhelm Ekman.

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Marttilan Tila (Marttila Farm)

Marttilantie 50

FIN-17240 Kalkkinen

Tel. +358 3 767 5560, +358 40 587 7043

E-mail: marttila.tilaphnet.fi

www.marttilantila.com

Welcome to Marttila Farm

The romantic Marttila Farm in Asikkala, 150 km north of Helsinki, is a peaceful environment for groups until 50 persons to enjoy a delicious lunch/dinner and to visit the unique dry flower and giftware exhibition.

By the beautiful lake of Päijänne there are two saunas; a typical, modern sauna as well as a traditional smoke sauna. New and cosy accommodation for 13 persons.

Marttila also offers possibilities for special activities like potato golf, horse ride, canoeing and guided hike in the near forest.

Marttila Farm is an ideal place to celebrate family parties like anniversaries and weddings. Also demanding business meetings and small-scale conferences of various associations will be arranged with high skill in a relaxing atmosphere.

Marttila Farm will do everything to offer all visitors excellent service and memorable experiences.

Danielson-Kalmarin huvila

The summer villa of the Finnish statesman Danielson-Kalmari.

an Richard Danielson-Kalmari (1853 – 1933) was a leading Finnish history researcher, politician and statesman of his time.

Johan Richard bought this new-renaissance style villa in 1892 and named it Suviranta. The county of Asikkala then bought the villa from the late Danielson-Kalmari’s estate in 1986. During the same year the building was renovated for year-round use.

At present, the villa functions as a venue for historical seminars, family happenings and

Various exhibitions.

The Art Attic

Kanavatie 17, 17200 Vääksy

An excellent exhibition space renovated by the Artists’ Society of Asikkala in 1999.

The Artists’ Society’s own art exhibition

1.6-31.7.2010. Several artists present.

Open Tuesday-Sunday from 12 to 18 during the summer.

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The Vääksy Mill

The Vääksy Mill has been practicing traditional mill activity for about sixty years.

This mill is one of the few still operating and still successful village mills.

Mill products are cheaply available fresh and without additives from the Mill Store. The Store is open Monday-Friday from 7 till 16.

Myllytie 3, 17 200 Vaaksy, Tel (03) 7661224

www.vaaksynmylly.fi

The water mill and electricity Museum

What makes the Mill Museum unique is that you can see everything functioning right at the spot. You can see how hydro-electric power rotates the mill stones and how the grains are crushed into flour. The Electricity Museum also operates inside the same structure. During the summer,

it is visited by over  5000 visitors.

The museum is open from early June until the end of August, Tuesday to Sunday from 12-18. This is also for visitor groups upon arrangement.

Tel: 040-8465326, (03) 7660860

THE STATUE OF LAURI

The statue of Lauri Rapala (1905-1974), the founder of Rapala Ltd, is located across the river from the museum. The statue was made by sculptor Toivo Pelkonen.

The Savings Bank House

This massive building was designed by

architect Yrjö Lindegren (1900-1952).

The Savings Bank House was completed in 1951.

Lindegren’s most significant design is the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. He received a gold medal in the London Olympics for designing the Sports Center of Varkaus