ITE art park
The Middle of Nowhere art park presents ITE art, i.e. art made by self-taught artists. Our art park is located in a small village in the middle of nowhere, but still close to Helsinki
The story of the art park started with the thought of two friends “let’s finally do something nice together”. This thought led to ITE art and, through a few twists and turns, to the decision to buy an old abandoned market garden property in Hyvinkää for an art park (year 2022). The art park opened to the public for the first time in the summer of 2024.
A lot of recycled materials have been used in the construction of the park, such as e.g. old barn floors, pig pens, trees cleared from the property and old objects found on the property.
ITE-Art surrounded by nature
Middle of Nowhere ITE Art Park lets you explore the works of 30 self-taught artists. The exhibition consists of an annually changing exhibition as well as works from the art park’s permanent collection.
The original and inventive works are made of wood, stone, metal, and various recycled materials.
Here, art does not wait on white walls – it breathes in rhythm with the forest. The approximately 700‑meter path winds through the ruins of an old market garden and into the woods. The artworks are placed so that they appear along the way as surprising discoveries.
The art park is designed for the whole family, and its inventive pieces as well as the surprises hidden in nature keep children curious and genuinely excited.
ITE-Art surrounded by nature
Middle of Nowhere ITE Art Park lets you explore the works of 30 self-taught artists. The exhibition consists of an annually changing exhibition as well as works from the art park’s permanent collection.
The original and inventive works are made of wood, stone, metal, and various recycled materials.
The exhibition is built on the ruins of a former market garden, in the surrounding forest, and in a small main building. The outdoor route is about 700 meters long and takes the visitor through different environments where art and nature intertwine in a surprising way.
The exhibition is not a traditional gallery tour, but an experiential adventure for the whole family into the original and inventive world of self-taught artists in an unusual environment “in the middle of nowhere.”
2026 Exhibition – Middle ITE vol3
The hidden gem of summer 2026 is found in Hyvinkää
Recognition from the Guild of Travel Journalists
The hidden gem of domestic travel in 2026 can be found in the rural, romantic landscapes of the Kaukasten village in Hyvinkää. The Middle of Nowhere art park is a place whose appeal stems from its completely unique character. The park’s buildings, installations, and surroundings showcase the inventive use of recycled materials, making the place truly distinctive.
This year, the Guild of Travel Journalists awarded four distinguished contributors to domestic tourism. The recognitions highlight tourism operators who have strengthened the appeal of travel in a timely, responsible, and impactful way.
One of the award recipients was the Middle of Nowhere ITE art park, which received recognition in the category “Hidden Gem of the Year.” The awards were announced at the Matka Travel Fair in Helsinki on 15 January 2026.
The Hidden Gem of the Year award is given to a destination that deserves to be more widely known.