Ironworks for all senses

Leineperi Ironworks offers something for everyone.

The unique ironworks environment is home to several museums, artisan shops, and numerous summer outdoor activities. You can dive into history from many angles, the events are abundant, and the shopping and dining opportunities are excellent.

Museums and historical sites

The history of Leineperi Ironworks dates back a quarter of a millennium.

The buildings in the area offer a glimpse into the past in themselves, and our museums allow you to delve even deeper into the past.

Scale models

The two ironworks scale models at information building tell stories of the past. One depicts the industrial buildings of the ironworks before the 1860s reforms, and the other, a scale model equipped with lighting effects, depicts the entire ironworks village on August in 1895.

Kangasniemi sports museum

The restored childhood home of Olympic champion Kaarlo Kangasniemi displays the weightlifter's collection of awards.

The museum offers guided tours led by Kaarlo himself – complete with stories and selfies.

Worker's cottage

The museum presents 1920s living in the ironworks.

The apartment is personally wallpapered with 1920s newspapers, which offer visitors interesting reading material.

Industrial heritage

Leineperi Ironworks is one of the best preserved and most complete ironworks complexes in Finland.

The ironworks includes, among other things, the only log-foundation blast furnace left in Finland and a still-functioning mill.

On a summer day in the ironworks area, you can enjoy yourself in your own style.

There are fun activities for the whole family, from a frisbee golf course to a children's treasure hunt and geocaching to kayaking courses. Leineperi's facilities are also ideal for peaceful hiking, and groups will find good facilities for meetings, parties and events.