Turkansaari Open Air Museum
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Turkansaari Open Air Museum is a unique cultural heritage site located on an island in the Oulu River, about ten kilometers east of central Oulu, Finland. The museum features more than 40 historic buildings that have been relocated and restored to preserve traditional rural Finnish architecture and lifestyle. Its origins date back to 1922 when Ă–sten Elfving purchased and returned the Turkansaari church to its original location. Over the decades, additional buildings such as farmhouses, saunas, barns, and workshops were added, creating an authentic village environment. The museum operates mainly during the summer months, highlighted by the traditional tar pit burning ceremony on Midsummer's Eve, reflecting the historical tar industry vital to the region. Today, Turkansaari is part of the North Ostrobothnia Museum and is recognized as a nationally significant built cultural environment by the Finnish Heritage Agency. The island offers visitors an immersive experience of Finnish rural life, traditional crafts, and seasonal festivities.
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Tipp: The best time to visit Turkansaari Open Air Museum is during the summer when the museum is fully operational, and special events like the Midsummer tar pit burning take place. It is advisable to check the official website for opening hours and event schedules. Advance ticket purchase is recommended during peak season to ensure entry. Discounts are often available for students, seniors, and groups. Visitors should prepare for outdoor walking and dress accordingly for the weather.
Interessante Fakten
- •Turkansaari Open Air Museum hosts a traditional tar pit burning ceremony every Midsummer's Eve, a practice historically important for tar production in Finland.
- •The museum island is part of the Finnish Heritage Agency's list of nationally significant built cultural environments.
- •The museum's collection includes over 40 historic buildings relocated from various parts of Northern Finland to Turkansaari island.
- •The original Turkansaari church was moved back to its original location in 1922 by Östen Elfving, marking the start of the open-air museum.
Geschichte
The museum began in 1922 when Ă–sten Elfving acquired the Turkansaari church, which was relocated back to its original site on the island.
In 1931, additional buildings such as the Hietaniemi parsonage from Ylitornio were added.
Over the 1960s and 1970s, further structures including barns, saunas, and workshops were transferred to the island to expand the open-air museum.
In 1961, Elfving's daughter established the Turkansaari Foundation to manage the site, which was later transferred to the City of Oulu in 1989.
Since then, the museum has been integrated into the North Ostrobothnia Museum network, preserving the region's rural heritage and architecture.
OrtsfĂĽhrer
Turkansaari ChurchEarly 18th century
A historic wooden church originally located on the island, moved back to its original site in 1922. It exemplifies traditional Finnish ecclesiastical architecture and serves as a centerpiece of the museum.
Traditional Farmhouses and OutbuildingsVarious, mostly 18th to 19th centuries
Over 40 buildings including farmhouses, barns, saunas, and workshops have been relocated to the island to recreate a typical rural village environment from Northern Finland.
Tar Pit and Midsummer Ceremony AreaTraditional practice, museum event
A tar pit is constructed each summer at the northern end of the island, where traditional tar burning is performed on Midsummer's Eve, celebrating the region's historic tar industry.
Kontakt
Telefon: 044 7037191