{"id":590124,"date":"2026-05-20T13:53:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/products\/sovintola-a-hub-of-handicrafts-and-culture-kesalahti\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T10:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T07:21:44","slug":"sovintola-a-hub-of-handicrafts-and-culture-kesalahti","status":"publish","type":"visit_saimaa_product","link":"https:\/\/visitsavonlinna.fi\/en\/products\/sovintola-a-hub-of-handicrafts-and-culture-kesalahti\/","title":{"rendered":"Sovintola | A Hub of Handicrafts and Culture | Kes\u00e4lahti"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Come and enjoy Sovintola, a century-old village school full of history and life today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sovintola in Kes\u00e4lahti is a former school over 100 years old, where history, culture and community come together. Here you can enjoy caf\u00e9 treats, browse the craft shop and Kitee\u2019s only bookshop, and explore the charming garden and art exhibitions. Local producers, local food flavours and Karelian hospitality make the visit a memorable experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also taking part at Sovintola:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lakeland Karelia, offering nature experiences and accommodation in the heart of Saimaa<br \/>\nSovintola Association<br \/>\nKes\u00e4lahti Cultural Association<br \/>\nPro Kes\u00e4lahti<br \/>\nKes\u00e4lahti Martha Association<\/p>\n<p>Open on 12.-13.9.2026 from 11:00 to 18:00. <a href=\"https:\/\/tapahtumat.savonlinna.fi\/fi-FI\/page\/67f7ada981de245f550122e7\/saimaan-satojuhlat-sovintolassa-kesalahti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See the full programme \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>___________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We welcome groups to Sovintola in Kes\u00e4lahti. Please contact us in advance so we can prepare for your visit.<\/p>\n<p>___________________________<\/p>\n<p><I>We are proud to be part of Saimaan Satojuhlat, an event celebrating the local flavours and traditions of the Lake Saimaa region. 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