Kivikauden kylä
Kivikauden kylä (Stone Age Village) on Summassaari island in Saarijärvi presents Stone Age life, dwellings and tools.
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About the museum
Kivikauden kylä (Stone Age Village) is located on the shore of Lake Summanen, a meteorite impact crater lake, in Tarvaala, Saarijärvi. It is Finland's first and largest prehistoric site. Summassaari has numerous Stone Age settlement sites.
The village vividly presents Stone Age life, dwellings and a range of tools. On the shore and inside the buildings are game animals and fish, bone implements, clay vessels, bows, arrows, spears, fishing nets, traps and stone axes, and the village's inhabitants seem to have just stepped away for a moment.
The area also has the Lasten kivikauden kylä (Children's Stone Age Village), the Muinaispolku (Ancient Trail) and the Luontopolku (Nature Trail) with information and task boards. The village is a summer exhibition site of the Saarijärvi museum.
Highlights
- Finland's first and largest prehistoric site
- Buildings and tools depicting everyday Stone Age life
- Children's Stone Age Village
- Ancient Trail and Nature Trail
- Guided tours and activity-based guiding
- Operated by
- Saarijärven kaupunki / Saarijärven museo
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Children & teens | €7free up to age 3 · Children aged 4–12: €7; under-4s free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €8 per personGroups of at least 10 people visiting independently: €8; guided group visit: €10. |
| Families | €33Family ticket for up to 5 people. |
School, student and early-childhood groups: basic package €9 per pupil, guided tour and workshop €10 per pupil, independent visit €6 per pupil, activity-based guided tour €10 per pupil. For groups of fewer than 10 pupils, the price is charged for 10 pupils.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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| Family ticket | €33 · Family ticket for up to 5 people. |
- Family tours & workshops
The area has the Children's Stone Age Village, and activity-based guiding is available for groups.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Group visits and guided tours are booked by telephone (phone call or regular text message only). |
