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Person walking in forest.

Runeberg’s path

Approximately 12 kilometers long Runeberg’s path starts from the yard of Säätyläiskoti, where national poet, J.L. Runeberg lived and worked during the years 1823-1825. The route goes towards Julmat lammit (“handsome ravine ponds“), following the same path Runeberg himself used to walk 200 years earlier. The hike includes a viewpoint, campfire place with a roof, woodshed, outhouse and a beach. The route is marked with blue Runeberg-signs. The Julmat lammit part of the hike might include rocky and uneven terrain at points. The path is located in Saarijärvi.

In the photo, there is a lake with a few islands on it.

In the footsteps of Akseli Gallen-Kallela

Step into the landscapes that inspired the internationally recognized painter and Finland’s national artist, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, and discover the scenery behind some of his famous paintings. Several locations in Suolahti and Konginkangas, both situated in the Jyväskylä Region, are have served as inspiration for paintings such as Lake Keitele, The Lair of the Lynx and The Lamenting Boat. The painting View over a Lake at Sunset is also thought to possibly have been inspired by the views from Lepolanvuori Hill in Konginkangas.

Visitors exploring an art exhibition at Keuruu Museum, featuring colorful paintings and sculptures.

Keuruu Museum

Keskusaukio 3, 42700 Keuruu

tel. +358409655597 [email protected] https://keuruu.fi/en/leisure-and-tourism/keuruu-museum/

Keuruu Museum is a hub of local cultural heritage and art in the heart of Keuruu. Professionally managed, the museum offers year-round changing exhibitions, events, and experiences for visitors, seasonal residents, and locals alike. A new main exhibition hall, opened in summer 2026, complements the museum’s diverse exhibition programme. Museum activities also extend to other exhibition venues across Keuruu. The museum actively promotes local culture and heritage and organises events and public programmes in collaboration with regional partners. Through the museum, visitors can book guided tours to the churches of Keuruu, Pihlajavesi, and Haapamäki, as well as take part in cultural and cemetery walks. During your visit, be sure to stop by the museum’s charming museum shop.