The Silent People
Sightseeing
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Choreographer and dancer Reijo Kela originally created the figures in 1988 for a dance performance. They were permanently moved to this roadside field in 1994.

Consisting of nearly 1,000 faceless, peat-headed figures standing in a field along Highway 5 in Suomussalmi.

NOTE

  • Perfect place for a driving break and walk through the field.

  • Enjoy a coffee in the summer coffee or perhaps a traditional Finnish pancake?

30 min

Free

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