Cities
Finland Lahti Päijät-Häme Arts Center

Taarasti Art Center

Taarasti Art Center
About

Taarasti Art Center in Lahti is a lakeside cultural venue where visual arts, music and community events come together in a serene natural setting. Located on the shore of Lake Pikku‑Kukkanen in Nastola, the centre is known for its spacious 240‑square‑metre exhibition hall, completed in 1990 and designed by architect Erkki Aarti. It hosts frequently changing art exhibitions, concerts, literary evenings and summer theatre, creating a lively programme throughout the year. Operated by the local art association Nastolan Taideyhdistys, Taarasti also offers its elegant spaces for private events, from celebrations to meetings. Its history reaches back to the early 1980s, when the association first began developing the site, and its cultural impact has been recognised with awards. Surrounded by peaceful scenery yet rich in artistic activity, Taarasti Art Center is a welcoming destination for visitors seeking creativity, atmosphere and local culture.

Lahti Finland
Location

Taarasti Art Center is located at Taarastintie 6, 15560 Nastola, Lahti, Finland, nestled by the serene shores of Lake Pikku-Kukkanen in the former Nastola district. This picturesque spot lies about 20 km east of central Lahti, offering easy access by car via Route 53, with free parking on-site. Immediate neighbors include the renowned Pajulahti Sports Institute, a hub for training and events where visitors can watch athletes or join fitness activities amid wooded trails. Lakeside paths around Pikku-Kukkanen invite peaceful walks, birdwatching, and summer swimming, blending art with nature. Slightly further, Nastola's village center provides cozy cafés and shops, while Lahti's attractions like Sibelius Hall and Lake Vesijärvi are a short 25-minute drive away for combined cultural outings.

Lahti Historical Museum Lahti Historical Museum Lahti Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva Lahti Lahti Ski Museum Lahti Ski Museum Lahti Radio and TV Museum Mastola Radio and TV Museum Mastola Lahti Motorcycle Museum of Finland Motorcycle Museum of Finland Lahti Military Medicine Museum Military Medicine Museum Lahti Lahti City Theatre Lahti City Theatre Lahti Teatteri Vanha Juko Teatteri Vanha Juko Lahti Pikkuteatteri Pikkuteatteri Lahti Church of the Cross Church of the Cross Lahti Lahti Orthodox Church Lahti Orthodox Church Lahti Mukkula Church Mukkula Church Lahti Lahti Ski Jumping Hills Lahti Ski Jumping Hills Lahti Lahti City Hall Lahti City Hall Lahti Lanu Sculpture Park Lanu Sculpture Park Lahti Sibelius Hall Sibelius Hall Lahti Mukkula Manor Mukkula Manor Lahti

User attributes