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ITE art, rural romance and art cafe in the middle of nowhere

ITE art, i.e. art made by self-taught artists, is known for its originality and inventiveness. The Middle of Nowhere art park offers a unique experience combining ITE art and nature.

OPEN 24.6-6.9.2026

WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY

14:00-19:00

SATURDAY - SUNDAY

12:00-18:00

EXHIBITION

EXPLORE

ART PARK

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CAFE

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EVENTS

EXPLORE

Welcome to us

Arrival, tickets, tips and information can be found here.

PAYMENTS

We accept card payments.

PAYMENTS

Please note that we do not handle cash.

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DOGS

Dogs are welcome

DOGS

Dogs should be kept on a leash. You can ask for a water cup for your dog.

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ACCESSIBLE

The café has a wheelchair ramp and an accessible disabled toilet.

ACCESSIBLE

The park is not barrier-free, but you can also visit us with a wheelchair (see INFO).

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TICKETS

Tickets for the 2025 exhibition.

TICKETS

Tickets €13, see more details on the INFO page.

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TRAIN / BICYCLE

From Jokela Train Station, it's 7 kilometers to the park.

TRAIN / BICYCLE

E.g. From Helsinki you can take the HSL commuter train to Jokela (Zone ABCD).

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An art park in Hyvinkää focusing on Finnish visual contemporary folk art

Throughout history, Hyvinkää has shone as the home of many respected artists, such as Helene Schjerfbeck, Tyko Sallinen and Yrjö Saarinen. Finland’s first art park focusing on ITE art was opened in Hyvinkää in the summer of 2024. The Middle of Nowhere art park will present a wide range of ITE art (Finnish visual contemporary folk art) with the aim of increasing awareness of ITE artists and art.

ITE art, i.e. art made by self-taught artists, is known for its originality and inventiveness. The Middle of Nowhere art park and summer cafe offer a unique experience combining ITE art and nature.