Paikkari torp

The wooden structure stands near Lake Valkjärvi, featuring traditional Finnish rural architecture with preserved interior furnishings from the 1800s.

Built around 1800, this house was the childhood home of Elias Lönnrot, who later compiled the Finnish national epic Kalevala.

The museum displays original items belonging to the Lönnrot family, including a cradle and kantele, a traditional Finnish string instrument.

The museum opens during summer months under the management of Lohja Museum, offering guided tours about Finnish rural life.

Visitors can examine the exact location where Elias Lönnrot spent his early years before departing for school in Tammisaari in 1814.

Location: Lohja

Part of: Elias Lönnrotin Sammatti

Address: Torpantie 20, 09220 Sammatti 09220 09220

GPS coordinates: 60.35237,23.80496

Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:16