360 Experiences

The area around Lake Tuusula is speckled with sites of historical and cultural significance, some of which we have captured as 360-degree experiences. The upcoming tours are:

• The memorial cottage of Aleksis Kivi, author of the first Finnish-language novel Seven Brothers
• Erkkola, the home of the poet J. H. Erkko
• Halosenniemi, the home of a prolific artist Pekka Halonen and his wife, translator Maija Halonen
• Heikkilä, local history museum
• Jokela Brick Factory
• Klaavola, museum of local history and culture

Aleksis Kivi (1834–1872) is known for writing the first Finnish-language novel, Seven Brothers, and becoming Finland’s first professional author. He suffered from various ailments and spent the last few months of his life in the care of his brother, Albert Stenvall. His last words spoken in this cottage were “I live”.

The 360° tour of the memorial cottage was published in February 2025. It is accessible (in Finnish) on the VReal platform. A video version translated into Finnish Sign Language has been released on YouTube.

Erkkola is the home of a Finnish poet J. H. Erkko (1849–1906), completed in 1902. The log villa has been designed by prolific artists Pekka and Antti Halonen.

The 360° tour was completed in March 2025 and it is available on the VReal platform.

Mrs Spindell (Ulla Virtanen) and Professor Aika (Sampo Marjomaa), virtual guides of the 360 experiences.

360 Experiences have been created in collaboration with the cities. Aleksis Kivi Memorial Cottage, Erkkola, Halosenniemi, Jokela Brick Factory and Klaavola are located in Tuusula, whereas Heikkilä is situated in Kerava.

The museums are open during summer months. Up-to-date information on opening times and tours can be found on the museums’ websites.