Viaporin kekri 2025

Restaurants, cafés, bars, pop-up stalls, and food vendors in the order indicated on the event map, starting from the main pier:

Restaurant Suomenlinnan Panimo
Open 12:00–22:00 (kitchen until 21:00)
Location: No. 3 on the map

Kekri Menu – €40.00 / person:
• Butternut squash soup, apple-fennel chutney, oat crumble (GF, L, V)
• Slow-cooked beef brisket, allspice sauce, roasted vegetables, and mashed potatoes (GF, L)
OR Beetroot “orzo” and Mediterranean-style ‘feta’ cheese, thyme cream (GF, M, V)
• Lingonberry parfait, caramel sauce, and cranberries (GF, L)

Book a table: www.panimoravintola.fi/

Viaporin Deli & Cafe
Open 11:00–17:00
Location: Rantakasarmi, No. 3 on the map
A varied selection of café products and savory snacks.

Panimo Shop
Open 14:00–20:00
Location: Rantakasarmi, No. 3 on the map
Pick up drinks for the festival of lights and souvenirs to take home.

K-market Suomenlinna
Open 10:00–21:00
Location: No. 2 on the map

Cafe Silo
Open 12:00–20:00
Location: No. 6 on the map
Delicious pastries and hot drinks.

Cafe Vanille
Open 12:00–20:00
Location: No. 8 on the map
In addition to kekri-themed pastries, hot soup is also available.

Cafe Vanille’s pop-up Kekri Café
Open 15:00–20:00
Location: Pirunkirkko, No. 11 on the map

Bastion Bistro
Open 11:00–21:00
Location: No. 7 on the map

• Salmon soup buffet €25, children under 12 €11, children under 4 free
Creamy salmon soup, potatoes, dill, and archipelago bread & butter. Meal includes water, homemade malt drink, and mixed juice.
• Kekri Menu €45.00: Morel mushroom soup (L), Roasted trout (L, GF), Chocolate fondant (L)
• Mushroom & goat cheese pizza €16.90

Book a table: www.bastionbistro.fi/

Suomenlinna Primary School’s 5th Graders’ Kekri Café: The Wild Mokkapala-monsters
Open approx. 4–8 p.m. (or as long as the treats last)
Location: Myllysali hall, Door A, on the map 24

Suomenlinna Primary School 6th Grade Stand
Open approx. 17:00–20:00 (or as long as tea lasts)
Location: Iso Mustasaari, opposite the church park, near the library tunnel before the playground

Herbal tea and black juice, enchanted cupcakes

Officers’ Club
Open 16:00–22:00
Location: No. 12 on the map

Kekri Menu:
Vorschmack (L, G) €20
Vegeschmack (L, G, Veg) €15
Baked apple with vanilla sauce €3
Coffee or mulled wine €2

Linna Bar and surroundings
Open 13:00–24:00
Location: No. 15 on the map
Free entry. Indoors 18+, outdoor food stalls welcome all!

13:00–24:00 Bar open (18+)
20:00 Kekri Dance: Boris Palsternak & The Almost performing beloved Finnish hits through the ages!

Outdoors:
16:00–22:00 Savory & sweet treats
Pizzapojat serving delicious pancakes
Chef’s Food Cart offering savory delights (also vegetarian options)
14:00–22:00 Tent Sauna
Martikainen’s legendary Kekri steams – an unforgettable sauna experience! €18, card payment at the bar, bring your own towel. (The sauna will also be hot on Oct 31, 17:00–22:00.)

Suomenlinna Centre Café
Open 10:30–17:00
Location: No. 19 on the map

Restaurant Adlerfelt
Open 13:00–20:00 (22:30)
Location: No. 22 on the map

Viaporin Kekri Menu – Four Courses (€58 / person, children under 12 half price)
Baltic herring, tomato, and Juustoportti goat cheese
Caramelized pumpkin and sage butter sauce
Braised flounder, potato, and kale
Carrot cake, white chocolate, and sea buckthorn sorbet
Drink package offers: Aperitif + four-drink package €55, non-alcoholic €42

Book a table: adlerfelt.fi/

Suomenlinna Primary School Parent Association Glögi Stand (Suomenlinnailmiö)
Open 16:00–20:00
Location: Levyhalli, No. 20 on the map

Café Bar Valimo
Open 14:00–23:00, kitchen 14:00–22:00
Location: No. 17 on the map
Delicious goulash and pumpkin soup, small sweets with coffee or hot apple juice.

Beer Fest
Open 15:00–23:00
Location: Tenalji von Fersen, No. 24 on the map
Event 18+, free entry.

In addition to Suomenlinna Brewery, Fiskars Brewery, Kakola Brewery, Noita Winery and Ägräs Distillery, the excellent Cool Head Brewery will also be present with its delicious beers. Records will be spun by the amazing, charismatic and captivating DJ Jukka Vuokko. The record crate features music from vinyl: Funk/Soul/Disco/Latin/Boogie. Love Unlimited!

Suomenlinna Primary School 5th Grade Kekri Café
Open 16:00–20:00
Location: Myllysali, No. 24 on the map

In addition to café treats, tote bags illustrated by the children. Proceeds go to their school trip fund.

Hodarikeisari at Susisaari
Open 16:00–22:00
Location: Opposite the Commandant’s Garden, near map point 24 and two green outdoor program areas. Just follow the smell!

Hot dogs with various sausages and French fries.

Museums, Exhibitions, Guided Tours, and Cultural Events in Suomenlinna — listed in order of starting time

10:30–17:00 The Suomenlinna Museum
Location: No. 19 on the map
Tickets: 10 € / 8 € / 5 €

11:00–19:30 The Military Museum
Location: No. 18 on the map
Free entry

11:00–19:30 Kekri Hunt
The Kekri Goat and its friends have gone missing in the Military Museum! Can you help the museum staff find these mischievous characters? For each Kekri figure you find, you can claim a reward at the Maneesi cash desk.

11:00–19:30 Rest Stop
Need a little break from all the Kekri bustle? At the Artillery Manege you can rest your feet and enjoy a book and a warm blanket.

11:00–19:30 The Military Museum’s Autumn Photo Spot
At the Artillery Manege you can capture your own Kekri moment at a cozy, autumn-themed photo booth!

16:00 & 18:00 (Manege) Guided tour in Finnish: Tales of Death and Ghosts in Finland’s Wars 1918–1945

17:00 (Artillery Manege) Guided tour in Finnish: Stories from the Borderlands of the Beyond
During Kekri, the boundary between this world and the other was believed to blur — making it possible to witness supernatural phenomena. How did the supernatural manifest during wartime, and how were these stories passed down to later generations? These questions are explored on the Military Museum’s Kekri tours on November 1st.

12:00–18:00 HAA Gallery
Location: Rantakasarmi, No. 3 on the map
Free entry

Exhibition: Dominik Fleischmann – Dog Vomit and Pink Fairy Puke — The things I have learned about death

14:00–16:00 Event at HAA Gallery: Edible Landscape by Alejandra Alarcón
An edible installation created by artist Alejandra Alarcón will be presented and shared with the audience.

13:00–20:00 Art School Maa
Location: No. 26 on the map
Free entry

Come enjoy Art School Maa’s diverse program, featuring artworks, a clothing upcycling workshop, tattoo sessions, an art market, and a screening of The Sidewalk Project video performance.
More info and registration for the workshop and tattoo sessions: https://www.taidekoulumaa.fi/uutiset/kekri-2025

14:00–19:00 The Customs Museum
Location: No. 26 on the map

The Customs Museum opens its doors for Viaporin Kekri! On display: a renewed permanent exhibition and the themed exhibition “From the West by Ferry.” There will also be small-scale programs for the darker season.

14:00–20:00 The Nordic Culture Point
Location: No. 32 on the map
Free entry

Vi ses | Regards | Nähdään – Opening of the Nordic Art Association Exhibition
Free entry to the exhibition throughout the evening, with refreshments served.

14:00 Opening speech by Helena Hartman, Chair of the Nordic Art Association Finland

14:30–16:00 Nordic short films in collaboration with the Walhalla Film Association:
Maílmmittkus – directed by Arttu Nieminen & Hans Pieski (Finland, 2025, 9 min)
Pianolektion (The Piano Lesson) – directed by Nils-Erik Ekblom & Tom Norrgrann (Finland, 2022, 14 min)
Et fattigere liv – directed by Tuva Kathinka-Dorothea Owren Hennum (Norway, 2023, 17 min)

16:00, 17:00 Suomenlinna Choir Linnoituksen laulajat performs Nordic songs

18:00 Performance by Heikki Mäntymaa and Mari Sydänmaanlakka (Helsinki Artists’ Association)

19:00 Performance by Solveig Thoroddsen (Iceland)

16:00–20:00 HIAP Open Studios
Location: Gallery Augusta, No. 32 on the map, and artists’ studios
Free entry

Come meet the resident artists and explore their current art projects! The artists will be present to discuss their work.

16:00–22:00 The Luminous Kekri Goat
Location: Levyhalli, No. 20 on the map
Free entry

Come and meet the magical beings of Kekri and the Light Goat in the Levyhalli from 4 PM to 10 PM! On site, you’ll find a large light artwork — the Kekri Goat — which you can climb onto.

Try the fortune board, where you can divine your animal spirit guide for the coming year.
In the old folk calendar, Kekri marked the turning of the year. The old year was dying, and the new one had not yet been born — it was a liminal time when magic and myth were at their strongest.
The gates to the other side were open; ancestors visited the celebrations, watching how their descendants lived, and all kinds of beings moved among the living.

Come meet the creatures of Kekri — and perhaps whisper a wish or a greeting into the Light Goat’s ear, or to the spirit world beyond.

18:20 (fully booked) & 20:20 (places available) “Miserable Viapori” Guided Tours in Finnish
Starting point: In front of Rantakasarmi, No. 3 on the map
Tickets: €17 / adult
Ticket link: https://suomenlinna.johku.com/fi_FI/liput/kurja-viapori

Dive deeper into the dark autumn night on the Miserable Viapori guided tour. The fortress’s gloomy season is dedicated to murderers, escaped prisoners, silenced secrets, and the mortality of the human body.

The tour focuses on the true dark tales of Suomenlinna’s history. What kind of criminals were imprisoned here in the 1700s? Who was Juhani Aataminpoika? Where was the fortress’s infamous shantytown — a sort of proto-startup hub called Nystaden? In the darkness of the evening, the fortress walls, alleys, and archways take on an entirely new — shadowy — light.

Note: The tour takes place outdoors. Warm clothing and footwear suitable for uneven terrain are recommended. The route is unfortunately not accessible. Not suitable for children.

19:00 (fully booked) Guided Stargazing Walk in Finnish
Starting point: The kiosk at Tykistönlahti, near No. 22 on the map
Registration: Free of charge, but advance registration required (opens Monday 27 October).

Which constellations and planets are visible in the sky right now? What details of the Moon can be seen with the naked eye? On this guided walk led by Tuukka Perhoniemi from Ursa Astronomical Association, you’ll explore the wonders of the winter night sky.

In cloudy weather, the event turns into a “Walk through the Universe”, where you’ll discover where everything in the cosmos comes from — when the first stars ignited, the first galaxies formed, when dark energy began to influence, and what happened after the origin of life on Earth. Pretty fascinating stuff!

Duration about two hours. Please dress for the weather.

Theatre, (horror) film, creative movement and wellbeing activities, lullabies for adults, participatory scientific projects and other exciting in chronological order.

klo 14-18 Glass studio Lasistudio Hytti open studio
map number 31

14.30–19 Nordic short films and performances
Location: Nordic Culture Point, map number 32
Free entry

14.30–16 Nordic short films in collaboration with film association Walhalla:
Maílmmittkus – directed by Arttu Nieminen & Hans Pieski (Finland, 2025, 9 min)
Pianolektion (The Piano Lesson) – directed by Nils-Erik Ekblom & Tom Norrgrann (Finland, 2022, 14 min)
Et fattigere liv – directed by Tuva Kathinka-Dorothea Owren Hennum (Norway, 2023, 17 min)

18.00 Performance: Heikki Mäntymaa and Mari Sydänmaanlakka (Helsinki Artists’ Association)
19.00 Performance: Solveig Thoroddsen (Iceland)

Also at the Nordic Culture Point:
Vi ses | Regards | Nähdään – Nordic Art Association exhibition opening
The exhibition is open all evening with free entry and refreshments.
14.00 Opening speech by Helena Hartman, Chair of the Finnish Nordic Art Association
16.00 and 17.00 The Suomenlinna Choir Linnoituksen laulajat perform Nordic songs

16.00–17.30 The Gentle Movement of Kekri
Location: Gunpowder Magazine, map number 38
Tickets: €23 in advance / €25 at the door

Welcome to a holistic workshop combining creative movement and dance, grounding yoga, creative writing and the calming power of live music. The workshop reflects on Kekri’s themes of release and transition, inviting participants into presence, creativity and inner peace.

Guided by dance and somatic instructor Salli Berghäll, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Joakim Berghäll.
The workshop is suitable for everyone and requires no prior experience. Bring comfortable clothing, a yoga mat or similar surface, a water bottle and writing materials.
Registration and payment: salli.berghall@gmail.com

16.00–22 Light art at Bastion Höpken
Location: tunnel area near map number 24
Free entry

The tunnels of Bastion Höpken come alive once again with a new installation of light and sound art.

16.00 and 17.00 Taiji sessions
Location: Myllysali / Korppukuivaamo (2nd floor), map number 24
Free entry

Stretching, breathing exercises and a simple movement series for those interested in taiji. No previous experience required. Each session lasts about 45 minutes. Capacity 15 participants. Both sessions are identical and intended for adults. Instructor: Vasili Reskalenko, visual artist and taiji practitioner.

16.00–21.30 The strangest pumpkins of Kekri!
Location: Myllysali, map number 24
Free entry

How do you feel right now? How do emotions show in the body? Can a pumpkin measure feelings? In this playful laboratory you can test how pumpkins, transformed into emotion sensors, react to your feelings. Organised by the FINSCI project (finsci.fi), which explores and develops Finnish science capital.

16.30 and 18.00 Sulake Ensemble presents: The Great Pumpkin
Location: Pirunkirkko, map number 10
Tickets: children €3 (recommended age 5+), adults €6

A positively anarchic puppet theatre performance with original live sound and joyful energy. Cash preferred, MobilePay possible.

16.45–22 Huuhkajan yö – The Owl’s Night: Suomenlinna horror film festival
Location: Paarlastihuone, map number 16
Free entry, age limits apply

As night falls, Suomenlinna’s walls come alive with classic horror films. Introduced by film YouTuber Santeri Paju. All films shown in HD Blu-ray format.

17.00 House on the Haunted Hill (1959), directed by William Castle
Language: English, no subtitles | Age limit: 12 | Duration: 75 min

18.50 Night of the Living Dead (1968), directed by George A. Romero
Language: English, English subtitles | Age limit: 16 | Duration: 96 min

20.50 Carnival of Souls (1962), directed by Herk Harvey
Language: English, English subtitles | Age limit: 12 | Duration: 78 min

17.00–22 Light installation “Displaced”
Location: Church Park, Iso Mustasaari, green circle near the church
Free entry

18.00–19.00 The artist present by the installation

Artist Alexander Reichstein’s light installation brings dozens of glowing refugee figures to Suomenlinna’s Church Park, accompanied by a soundscape by Petri Laakso.

“The installation reflects refugee flows caused by war and displacement throughout history. Alongside Ukrainians, the figures include Finnish evacuees from 1939, Soviet citizens from 1941, Germans from 1945, and refugees from various nations during World War II.” – Alexander Reichstein

17.30, 18.30, 19.30, 20.30 and 21.30 Folklore dance performances
Location: lawn area near number 32, green circle on the map
Free entry

Atmospheric folk dances illuminated in the dark Kekri night. Programme produced by students from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences.

18.00–22 Urban Darkness workshop
Location: Myllysali, cabinet (2nd floor), map number 24
Workshop in English

Researcher Gloria Lauterbach from Aalto University explores darkness and the effects of light pollution on people. Suomenlinna, exceptionally dark for an urban environment, provides a unique research setting.

18.00 Ajatuksissa Aina Amanda, performance
Location: Levyhalli hall. map number 20

19.00 Guided star walk
Starting point: Tykistönlahti kiosk, near map number 22
Free of charge, registration required (opens 27 October)

Which constellations and planets are visible right now? What details of the Moon can be seen with the naked eye? Led by Ursa’s astronomy guide Tuukka Perhoniemi, this walk explores the wonders of the winter night sky.

In cloudy weather, the event becomes a “cosmic walk” through the history of the universe — from the birth of the first stars and galaxies to the origins of life on Earth. Duration about two hours. Dress warmly.

19.00–21.00 h₂o – Helinä Hukkataival and anna brOms
Location: Myllysali / Korppukuivaamo (2nd floor), map number 24
Free entry

A performance installation created by artists anna brOms and Helinä Hukkataival. The piece can be experienced for any length of time within the space, with a maximum of 20 visitors at once.

19.30–20.30 Lullabies for adults
Location: Gunpowder Magazine, map number 38
Pay what you can (€10–25), tickets at the door

Lullabies for adults invites you to rest. Built around traditional cradle songs, the concert offers care, comfort and a moment to let go of everyday worries. Please bring your own mat for lying down.

Annika Fuhrmann – vocals, harmonium, glockenspiel
Saaramaija Żórawski – vocals, gitalele, kalimba, saxophone

16.00–22 Rihmasto (sound work)
Location: Myllysali / Bakery corridor, map number 24
Free entry

Rihmasto grows like late autumn mycelium – layer by layer, quietly and inevitably. It listens to earth, air and fire – to the sighs of the surroundings, electric whispers, the heavy breath of autumn. Time bends in the darkness of Kekri, space lives: expanding like smoke, shrinking like a fading flame. Everything is as it should be – natural, inevitable, as old as soil itself.

Each layer builds upon the previous, like the cycle of the year – spring’s awakening, summer’s growth, autumn’s death, winter’s stillness – forming a space where sound merges into flow, and flow into sound.

For three decades Rihmasto has moved like a wandering flame, igniting new paths where sound refuses obedience and grows into its own being. It carries the listener through spaces, times and cycles where perception meets the rhythm of existence – just as in the Kekri night, the past and future, the living and the dead meet.

16.00–22 Manaus (sound installation)
Location: Commandant’s Garden, green circle near number 26 on the map
Free entry

16.00 and 17.00 The Suomenlinna Choir Linnoituksen laulajat performs Nordic songs
Location: Nordic Culture Point, map number 32
Free entry

Also at the Nordic Culture Point:
Vi ses | Regards | Nähdään – Nordic Art Association exhibition opening
Free entry throughout the evening, refreshments served

14.00 Opening speech by Helena Hartman, Chair of the Finnish Nordic Art Association
14.30–16 Nordic short films in collaboration with the film association Walhalla:
Maílmmittkus – directed by Arttu Nieminen & Hans Pieski (Finland, 2025, 9 min)
Pianolektion (The Piano Lesson) – directed by Nils-Erik Ekblom & Tom Norrgrann (Finland, 2022, 14 min)
Et fattigere liv – directed by Tuva Kathinka-Dorothea Owren Hennum (Norway, 2023, 17 min)

18.00 Performance: Heikki Mäntymaa and Mari Sydänmaanlakka (Helsinki Artists’ Association)
19.00 Performance: Solveig Thoroddsen (Iceland)

16.30–17.30 All Saints’ Day candle concert at Suomenlinna Church
Location: Suomenlinna Church, map number 9
Tickets €10 / €5 (students, unemployed, pensioners). Cash and MobilePay accepted. Free entry for under 12s.

The traditional All Saints’ Day candle concert by Swing High features soothing, stirring and soulful songs of longing – filled with delicate melancholy, joy and gratitude. The candlelit Suomenlinna Church offers a peaceful setting for reflection and music.

The concert begins at sunset at 16.30 and lasts about one hour.

Swing High is an a cappella group from Helsinki, active since 2000. Their wide repertoire ranges from hymns and folk music to pop.

All warmly welcome.

17.30, 18.30, 19.30, 20.30 and 21.30 Folklore dance performances (5–10 min)
Location: lawn area near number 32, green circle on the map
Free entry

Atmospheric Nordic folk dances illuminated in the dark Kekri night. The programme is part of an outdoor performance series produced by students of Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences.

18.00–22 In Depths (Syvyyksissä) – club by Suomenlinna Studio
Location: Pajasali, map number 10
Tickets €8 at the door

Syvyyksissä presents artists and bands working in the Suomenlinna Studio. The evening offers a wide spectrum of music from electronic pop to experimental sound. With video projections by Ilmari Karhu, Pajasali transforms into an impressive audiovisual space.
Performers: Kofu, Jesse, Pixiepilvi, Sasha Wilde, VJ Ilmari Karhu

18.00 Ajatuksissa Aina Amanda, performance
Location: Levyhalli hall, map number 20

18.00 Sound bowl relaxation concert by Ona Kamu
Location: Gunpowder Cellar, map number 38
Tickets €25 at the door, card or exact cash accepted

In the sound bowl relaxation concert, you can let go and simply rest, carried by the vibration of sound waves. No registration required. Bring your own blanket and mat.

19.30–20.30 Lullabies for adults
Location: Gunpowder Cellar, map number 38
Pay what you can (€10–25), tickets at the door

Lullabies for adults invites you to rest. The concert is built around traditional cradle songs that mothers have sung to babies through the ages – but here, the lullabies are sung for adults. They offer comfort, care and a moment of release from everyday worries. Bring your own mat for lying down.

Annika Fuhrmann – vocals, harmonium, glockenspiel
Saaramaija Żórawski – vocals, gitalele, kalimba, saxophone

20.00 Kekri dance at Linna Bar
Location: Linna Bar, map number 15
Free entry, indoor area 18+

Kekri Dance! Boris Palsternak & The Almost perform beloved hits from across the decades.

Also at Linna Bar (outdoors):
16:00–22:00 Savory & sweet treats
Pizzapojat serving delicious pancakes
Chef’s Food Cart offering savory delights (also vegetarian options)
14:00–22:00 Tent Sauna
Martikainen’s legendary Kekri steams – an unforgettable sauna experience! €18, card payment at the bar, bring your own towel. (The sauna will also be hot on Oct 31, 17:00–22:00.)

19.30-20.15 Music transformation: Syntisaattori
Location: Levyhalli, map number 20
Free entry

A mysterious electronic music experience for the darkening Kekri evening.

Journey to Light – Outdoor programme by Haaga-Helia students
Starting point: Rantakasarmi Vault
Free entry

Journey to Light is an outdoor programme created by event management students from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences. The experience is a route winding through the Viapori Kekri area, designed especially for families with children.

Step through the glowing gate into a magical world where wishes, fairies and festivity come to life. Hang your own wish on the Wishing Tree, search for hidden fairies with a flashlight in the depths of the playground, become part of the story with glitter face paint at Levyhalli, and listen to the whispers of fairies hidden within the walls of Bastion Höpken.

As evening falls, the spirits of light return for a radiant dance celebration open to all believers. Folklore dance performances (5–10 min) bring the story to life throughout the evening at 17.30, 18.30, 19.30, 20.30 and 21.30.

Adventures at activity points

First activity point at the tunnel in the Jetty Barracks: Entrace gate
On the map: yellow dot near number 3

When you step through the gate, you leave your everyday life behind and enter the Village of Light – a place where warmth, wonder and connection radiate around you. The lights glow, the music plays softly and there is a magic of anticipation in the air. This is where your journey into a world of light begins, where every corner has its own story. The gate is the boundary between reality and imagination – the first step towards magic.

Second activity point at the old phone booth: Wishing tree
On the map: yellow dot near number 8

In the middle of the village grows the Wish Tree, whose branches are decorated with ribbons, paper leaves and small lights. Each of them carries someone’s dream or wish. Visitors can write their own wish and attach it to the tree – so that everyone’s light is connected to the common glow. Over time, the tree becomes a symbol of hope, where everyone’s dreams glow together.

Third activity point at the playground: Find the light fairies
On the map: yellow dot near number 12

In the playful Reflector game, little spirits of light are hidden all around the playground. With the help of the lights, you can try to find the message hidden in the reflectors. When you find the word, you will receive a clue to the next adventure. The game invites you to use your curiosity and cooperation – and reminds you that light is often found in surprising places.

Fourth activity point in Levyhalli: Glitter face painting
On the map: yellow dot, number 20

This is where magic takes shape! Artists paint patterns inspired by light on faces – stars, moonbeams and village symbols. Every stroke of the brush transforms you into a character in the story: a bearer of hope, a spirit of light or a protector of the village. Painting is a moment where you yourself become part of the village’s story and its light.

Fifth activity point in Bastion Höpken: Höpkin
On the map: yellow and green dot, by the tunnel symbol

Here we stop to listen to Höpkin, the poetic soul of the village. The poem tells the story of the village of Light – its beginnings, its people and the meaning of light. The poem can be listened to or read in silence. It is a moment to stop and feel – to enter the heart of light with words and thoughts.

Sixth activity point at Susisaari: Folklore dancers
On the map: yellow and green dot, near number 32

The journey ends with dancing and joy. Music plays, lanterns swing, and everyone gathers together to celebrate the light. The steps merge into one rhythm and the village glows with life force. This is a moment when everyone is part of a common celebration – one with the light.

Folklore dance performances (5–10 min) bring the story to life throughout the evening at 17.30, 18.30, 19.30, 20.30 and 21.30.