Turjanlinna

About the museum

Turjanlinna was the distinctive artist's home of the Kainuu writer Ilmari Kianto. Kianto was one of the most important Finnish writers of the early 20th century, and during his lifetime he wrote 67 works, the best known of which depict the lives of the poor in Kainuu. Turjanlinna was destroyed in a fire during the Winter War in 1939.

Some buildings have survived in the courtyard, and in summer they function as an open-air museum. The site is best visited on a cruise on the Kianta ship, where a guide tells the story of Ilmari Kianto's life and the history of Turjanlinna and introduces the courtyard. The walk around Turjanlinna covers about 400 metres.

Highlights

• Surviving buildings of Ilmari Kianto's artist's home
• Open-air museum on the shore of Lake Kiantajärvi
• Cruise on the Kianta ship and guided tour
• The story of the writer's 67 works

Founded

1912

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
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• Service dogs welcome: no information
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Turjanlinna is not accessible. The terrain is rocky and rooty, and after rain the stones and roots can be slippery. A staircase of about 30 steps with a handrail leads from the landing to the buildings; a staircase with low steps and a handrail also leads from the buildings to the sauna.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

Turjanlinna is reached by the Kianta ship; the cruises depart from Suomussalmi, Viitostie 243.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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