Kalan Torppa

Step back in time to the 1880s at Kalan Torppa, located in Hahtomaa, Kauhava – the birthplace of Finland’s very first youth association! Enter the museum and let its authentic furnishings and original artifacts donated by the Kalan family transport you to decades past. This valuable cultural site is maintained by the Kauhava-Seura ry (Kauhava Association).

Did you know that Kalan Torppa has been celebrating a traditional Midsummer Eve festival since 1984? This atmospheric event, conceived by Tapani Kivelä, brings together Midsummer revelers year after year. The City of Kauhava’s Cultural Department organizes the celebration annually in cooperation with the Kauhava Association, ensuring an unforgettable Midsummer experience for everyone.

Come and experience tradition and community in the unique setting of Kalan Torppa!