Experiences and encounters in the artists' house

Established in 2022, Taiteilijatalo Taideniitty (Artist House Taideniitty) is located in an idyllic wooden house district in Old Varkaus and serves as an experiential meeting place for artists and visitors. The over 100-year-old "Niittylä II," a former workers' house, has been transformed into a small artist house and cultural center. We organize art exhibitions, courses, and cultural events.​​

 

We also have charming and unique accommodation facilities: the Aurinko, Niitty, Maa, PikkuTaika, and Tuuli residences, as well as the Taika residence, which is open from autumn to spring. Guests have access to a courtyard sauna with gentle heat.

 

For experienced adventure travelers, the place offers authentic small-town charm.

The Fifty-Fifty waffle café operates at Taideniitty events. It is only open in the summer and offers its famous waffles. You can enjoy your freshly baked treats in the beautifully decorated café or in the cozy courtyard garden. Fifty-Fifty closes for the winter on August 8, 2025. In the summer, children can enjoy the Old Varkaus stick horse stable, obstacle course, and various yard games.

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The 750 m2 building houses the Galleria Taideniitty art gallery with its changing exhibitions, three artist studios, artist homes, artist residences, and a shared studio with equipment such as a print press and painting easels.