Finnish Forest Museum Lusto

The Finnish Forest Museum Lusto in the Punkaharju area presents collections about forestry and the history of the timber industry. The exhibits display old machinery, tools, and documents that document the development of woodland management in the region.

The museum was founded in 1994 to document the long history of Finns and their relationship with forests. Its creation came at a time when people wanted to preserve this relationship between land and woodland.

The museum displays how forests have been used in Finland for generations and what tools were involved in this work. Visitors can see traditional equipment and old photographs that show how woodland labor changed over time.

The location sits in a forested area with lakes and is easy to reach. Visitors should plan time to walk through the exhibits, as there is much to explore.

The museum sits among lakes and pine forests, making the experience authentic and immediate. The surroundings themselves are part of the story the museum tells.

Location: Savonlinna

Architects: Rainer Mahlamäki, Ilmari Lahdelma

Official opening: 1994

Part of: Punkaharju

Address: Lustontie 1, 58450 Punkaharju

Website: https://lusto.fi

GPS coordinates: 61.79917,29.32194

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:43