Eino Leino -talo
The heritage house in Paltaniemi, Kajaani, was built after Hövelö, the birth home of the poet Eino Leino.
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About the museum
The poet Eino Leino was born in 1878 in Paltaniemi in Paltamo, which now belongs to Kajaani. His family home was called Hövelö. The present Eino Leino House was built after Hövelö and serves as a place to learn about the poet’s life and work.
Elias Lönnrot bought the Hövelö croft in 1834 and lived there in 1834–1835. Antti and Emilia Lönnbohm bought the croft in 1859 and expanded it into a farm. The old Hövelö fell into disrepair and was demolished, and the memorial house was completed in 1978.
The house complex consists of the Eino Leino House, built in 1978, and Lystinurmi, built in the early 21st century. In the Father’s Room (Isän huone) there is a photo exhibition on the lives of Elias Lönnrot and Eino Leino. In summer the house has a café and a summer theatre. The house is also available for rent for celebrations and meetings.
Highlights
- Memorial house for Eino Leino, built after Hövelö
- Photo exhibition on the lives of Lönnrot and Leino
- Summer café and the Paltaniemi summer theatre
- Lystinurmi and the shore of Paltaselkä
- Book days at the Eino Leino House
Permanent exhibition
- Valokuvanäyttely Lönnrotin ja Leinon elämästä – The Father’s Room has a photo exhibition on the lives of Elias Lönnrot and Eino Leino.
- Founded
- 1978
- Operated by
- Eino Leino talon -säätiö sr
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
The summer café operates in the house during the summer holiday season.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
The house and Lystinurmi can be rented for family celebrations, meetings and weddings. Summer Saturdays are mainly booked for weddings, and the house is available for rent from March to December.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits and guided tours are arranged by email. Kajaani’s tourist guides run paid guided cultural tours. |
