PIEKSÄMÄKI – Culture and clean nature in the middle of Savo
Come and enjoy being together peacefully with the family or take part in activities full of experiences. Everyone regardless of age finds something to experience and to see in the offerings of the town.

The Cultural Centre Poleeni provides not only versatile own theatre, exhibition and concert offerings but also good-quality guest theatrical performances and concerts. In addition to Poleenin Teatteri, the town has productive theatre groups such as the already 30-year-old Pieksämäen Teatteri and Päivällisteatteri. The performances can easily be connected with eating or having coffee at the restaurant Victoria, Pöyhölän Pappila or other restaurants and cafes of the town.

In late winter the Theatre marathon and the national monologue competition draw theatre friends to Pieksämäki. There are programme and activities for children during the Children’s Cultural Week in March.
In the summer you can discuss literature in Pieksämäki at the national Sylvi Symposium or admire impressive vehicles at Big Wheels, a hobby vehicle event for the whole family. You can enjoy rhythm music at the hotel Savonsolmu Beach & Blues Party by the lake Pieksäjärvi. The atmosphere of old times market is available at Tilimarkkinat in Venetmäki.
Entertainment restaurant Wanhat Weturitallit is situated, as the name says, in the old railway engine shed building of Pieksämäki. Tallit provides unique atmosphere for dancing people with famous performers. You can buy souvenirs e.g. at the factory outlet of china house Leena Heinonen, cafeteria-shop of Moilas Oy, Shop-Gallery Kähverä, Decoration and gift shop Vanilla Sky and Ultimage Store.

Nature routes of the summer turn to well-maintained ski tracks when the snow comes. Near the town centre, the ski track network is almost hundred kilometres, part of which is illuminated. There is a park skating rink in the Hiekanpää park. In the summer you can swim on the fine sand beach of Hiekanpää. Terrains suitable for snowshoe trekking can be found for example in the ridge landscape of Partaharju. You can skate, play ice hockey and curling at the ice arena OP-Areena. There is also a spacious gym and two sport halls in the swimming hall beside the ice arena.

The highest forest church of the world in Partaharju is an experience throughout the year. In winter couples usually get married there in accordance with the short marriage formula. The Ristikivi church is a popular Christmas church which draws people from all over the country. Celebrate your unforgettable day with an elegant ride in a limousine. Also that is possible in Pieksämäki and also a ride in a museum bus for a bigger group.
The bird lean-to Telekkä is situated by the lake Tuomiojärvi. On the shore of this lake which is richest in birds in Southern Savo, it provides from early spring to late autumn a marvellous setting for observing birds.
Go and see also Linnakivi which is one of the biggest erratic blocks in Finland.
Take a closer look at the offerings of our town and come and enjoy your stay with us. It is also easy to organize schooling and meetings in Pieksämäki due to our central location and good connections.