Culture for all senses
Functioning as a major waterway between the timber industry and urban centers, the Heinävesi route passes through distinctive villages. The canal environment itself is a cultural attraction, and many villages host various events and living cultural heritage displays around the canals. Heinävesi Music Festival at the magnificent Heinävesi Church and summer art exhibitions placed within the church interior provide memorable experiences. However, in the summer 2024, the church is under renovation, and concerts have new locations. During the summer, theater performances take place on the stage by Kermankoski, and the weekends are filled with dancers. In Kirkonkylä, you can explore an interesting cultural trail.
Monastery Museum and Cultural Center
Martta Wendelin Exhibition “Gold Dust on People’s Paths” open until April 7, 2024
Summer Exhibition “Heavenly Light” opens on May 9, 2024. The exhibition brings together the otherworldly, almost biblical landscape paintings of artist Petri Ala-Maunus and the angel-themed icons of Valamo Monastery.
Kermankoski stage
See the program for summer2024
Cultural route in Heinävesi Center
The Heinävesi cultural trail winds through the village center along paved roads, making it easily accessible for people of all fitness levels. You can download and explore the destination signs found along the route.
Heinävesi’s long and still vibrant history
You can explore ancient sites through blogs and videos from the links provided. Heinädeden muinaisseura ry also organizes guided tours to ancient sites, where you can learn about various stone formations (e.g., foot stones and sacrificial stones), caves, and rock paintings
Palveleva Heinävesi
Ota yhteyttä matkailuneuvontaamme mieltäsi askarruttavissa asioissa joko soittamalla, lähettämällä sähköpostia tai oheisella lomakkeella. Neuvonta kunnantalolla palvelee myös pääsääntöisesti viraston aukioloaikojen puitteissa.