Särestöniemi Museum
Särestöniemi-museo
The former home and studio of Lapland painter Reidar Särestöniemi, known for his bold colours depicting the Arctic landscape, on the banks of the Ounasjoki River.
Reidar Särestöniemi (1925–1981) was Finland's most celebrated Lapland painter, known for bold, intense colours that capture the polar night, the midnight sun and reindeer. The museum is in Kaukonen village, south of Kittilä, on the banks of the Ounasjoki River. It consists of the farm where the painter was born, an old log house and a studio he designed himself. It displays a large number of original works and has a café and an art shop. Entry costs about €15. Opening hours vary by season, and in winter it may open only on weekends or by appointment, so check the official website before you go. It's about 45 minutes' drive from Levi.
Opening hours
Seasonal; fewer open days in winter
Nearby sights
- Kittilä Local History Museum
- Kittilä
- Kittilä Church
- Levin Iglut - Golden Crown
- Levi Ski Resort
- Levi Gondola & Summit
- Levi Village (Sirkka)
- Kätkätunturi