Kittilä Municipality is organizing cultural side events for participants of the EU Arctic Forum 2025.
Please find below a detailed description of the planned activities.
Visit in Särestö - a unique culture destination with Särestöniemi-museum
Visit in Särestö offers peaceful atmosphere with a wide variety of Lappish culture; history, architecture, sense of old way of living and colourful art of Reidar Särestöniemi. Museum and exhibitions are located in three different buildings surrounded by lappish nature. Welcome to experience the home and art of local artist Reidar Särestöniemi (1925-1981).
The visit to Särestö will take place if there are enough participants.
Registration in advance is required. Kindly indicate whether you would like to participate. The link is in your e-mail.
What's included?
Traveling by bus to the destination app. 1 hour.
Guided tour takes 1,5 hours and includes walking in the area app. 1 km.
What do I need to bring?
- Your badge, that you received in the EU Arctic Forum event registration.
- Weather-appropriate clothing.
When and where?
Bus stop: Panorama Hotel main entrance.
Note: A green Ollibus is the bus to Särestöniemi. At the same time there are shuttle busses to Levi town centre, so please make sure you are on a right bus.
- Wed 25.6. depart at 20.00 from Panorama Hotel main entrance.
- Fri 27.6. depart at 20.00 from Panorama Hotel main entrance.
- Sat 28.6. depart at 10.00 from Panorama Hotel main entrance.
Reidar 100 anniversary year - 2025 will be the 100th anniversary of the birth of artist and professor Reidar Särestöniemi. Reidar Särestöniemi (1925-1981) was one of the most important visual artists in the country, who had a significant impact on the image of Kittilä and Lapland worldwide. The artist's success and public image also aroused prejudice, which was reflected in the prestige of the art scene in the South. But time has proven the enduring value of Särestöniemi's art.
More info: www.reidar100.fi/in-english
"Gufitar – The Old Man Looked Straight into My Soul" - Exhibition at Särestö, Celebrating Reidar100
The autumn exhibition "Gufitar – The Old Man Looked Straight into My Soul", part of the Reidar100 anniversary year, showcases Reidar Särestöniemi’s work from the 1970s through themes that held deep personal meaning for the artist.
Särestöniemi explored nature, yet at the same time turned his gaze inward. He painted his joys and sorrows, his love and longing. The works of the 1970s lead us into the profound autumn of life, touching on eternal themes of love and yearning, northern beliefs, and the Arctic wilderness.
More info: en.sarestoniemimuseo.com/
Ferry Cruise on the lakes Sirkkajärvi and Levijärvi (2 hours)
From the lake, the summer fellscape is at its most beautiful and the scenery is like something out of a postcard. As our ferry sails along lakes Sirkkajärvi and Levijärvi, you can enjoy the picturesque scenery and relax to the sound of the waves. During the cruise you can enjoy sweet crepes, sausages and coffee/tea, which are made over an open fire.
We depart from the Kinos Safaris office and take a car ride to the shores of Sirkkajärvi. We cruise on the lakes Sirkka- and Levijärvi, stopping at a sandy beach if weather permits. Our small ferry sauna is heated and during the cruises you can refresh yourself by taking a dip in the lake! The ferry is covered, so even a little summer rain won't spoil your cruise. However, the Ferry Cruise is subject to weather conditions.
Registration in advance is required. Kindly indicate whether you would like to participate. The link is in your e-mail.
What's included?
Transportation, ferry cruise, towels & sauna, light snacks.
What do I need to bring?
- Your badge, that you received in the EU Arctic Forum event registration.
- Weather-appropriate clothing, we recommend you bring warm clothes.
- If you want to go to the sauna and swim, take a swimsuit and a change of clothes.
- You can also take your own snacks and drinks with you on the cruise.
When and where?
Bus stop: Panorama Hotel main entrance.
Note: A green Ollibus is the bus to Särestöniemi. At the same time there might be shuttle busses to Levi town centre, so please make sure you are on a right bus.
- Friday 27.6. at 20.30, Panorama Hotel main entrance.
- Saturday 28.6. at 14.00, Panorama Hotel main entrance.
Max 35 persons/ferry cruise.
Music performances
Note: No prior registration is required to attend music performances, welcome!
Ida Elina
Singer-songwriter and pop kantele diva, Ida Elina, is an international touring artist, the Internationalizer of the Year 2023, Evento Awards Performer of the Year, Kantele of the Year, and the winner of the 1st International Kantele Competition.
Trained as a classical musician Ida Elina discovered her unique way of playing her instrument by watching YouTube slap-guitar players and “now her popcovers have revolutionized the way we understand kantele music” (Helsingin Sanomat).
As a concert artist, Ida Elina has performed in over 20 countries, including concert tours in Japan, in Germany, Taiwan and in the USA. She has performed e.g. at Taiwan World Music Festival in 2023, Beijing Arts Festival and Shanghai International Indie Music Season event in 2020 and in Finland at the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival. For special events, Ida Elina has performed in the World Exhibition in Dubai in 2021. Ida Elina has numerous performances in various business events in Finland, Europe, Asia and North America. Ida Elina has become familiar to the finnish audience throughout her many tv appearances and performances at summer festivals.
Ida Elina has published 5 albums, Capital Letters (2022), Game of My Life (2018), Hello world (2015), Valoisaa Joulua Bright Christmas (2016) and Songs of Freedom (2012) including her original songs. Her original songs from the albums are also regularly aired on Finnish radios. Her latest release is Fearless, a collection of songs released to the Asian market by Wind Music Ltd in 2023.
When and Where?
Thu 26.6. at 9pm-10pm, Panorama Hotel, Panorama Sky Bar, 7th floor
Note: No prior registration is required, welcome!
DJ Hulluella
Known for her high-energy performances, Sámi techno Barbie DJ Hulluella blends stardust-infused electronic music with genre-defying basslines. Her soundscape honors music on a planetary scale, guiding fellow travelers on a cosmic sonic journey through galaxies of dance, joy, and revelry.
Hulluella's selection has been witnessed at festivals such as Skábmagovat, Frozen People and Hiljaisuus, as well as at Arctic Weekend, the closing party of Arctic Pride, and Night of the arts in Rovaniemi. She is also one of the four members of Rovaniemi-based Sula Kollektiivi.
When and Where?
Fri 27.6. at 9pm-10.30pm, Panorama Hotel, Panorama Sky Bar, 7th floor
Note: No prior registration is required, welcome!
Contact: kideve@kittila.fi
