Science Centre Pilke

9.9.2024
The Vaattunkiköngäs parking area will be out of use on Wednesday 18 September 2024 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Hikers can use the Makialampi parking area which is located at the junction of Vaattunkiköngäs along Highway 4.
Pilke Science Centre. Photo: Pekka Koski.

Welcome to Science Centre Pilke

Pilke is Metsähallitus's office building in Rovaniemi, northern Finland. Pilke House's Customer Service offers information on all services provided by Metsähallitus including trail permits and hiking advice. Visitors will also find a selection of forest-themed products at Pilke Shop, next to the customer service. Science Centre Pilke downstairs introduces northern forests and the multiple ways in which we are daily connected to forests and their produce.

Opening Hours in 2024

Science Centre Pilke:

1.1.–30.11.
Tue–Fri 9 am – 6 pm
Sat–Sun 10 am – 4 pm

1.–31.12.
Mon 9 am – 4 pm
Tue–Fri 9 am – 6 pm
Sat–Sun 10 am – 4 pm
6.12. Pilke is open at 10 am – 4 pm
24.12. Pilke House is closed on Christmas Eve
25.12. Pilke is open at 10 am – 4 pm
26.12. Pilke is open at 10 am – 4 pm

Pilke Info and Shop:

Mon 8 am – 4 pm
Tue-Fri 8 am – 6 pm
Sat-Sun 10 am – 4 pm

Exceptions:

Check the opening hours on Science Centre Pilke's website (tiedekeskus-pilke.fi)

Easter Monday, First of May and Christmas Eve 24.12. Science Centre is closed

We reserve the right to make changes.

 

Contact Information

Address: Ounasjoentie 6, 96200  Rovaniemi, Finland

Telephone: +358 206 39 7820

E-mail: pilke(at)metsa.fi

Location: Rovaniemi, Lapland.

Arrival: By car and public transportation. Read arrival instructions (tiedekeskus-pilke.fi).

Visit: Pilke Science Centre and Pilke Shop. For ticket prices and opening hours, go to Pilke Science Centre's website (tiedekeskus-pilke.fi).

Things to Do and See: Pilke House is a fine example of skilful Finnish wood construction. Read more (tiedekeskus-pilke.fi).

Suitability: Suited for persons of all ages who are interested in the forest and our relationship with it. Pilke is an excellent destination for the entire family and is also a good choice for daycare and school groups, workplace health promotion, and pensioners. Accessible to all.

Services: Shop, hiking information, permits (logging residue, fishing, hunting, and trail), WLAN. For more information, go to Pilke Science Centre´s website (tiedekeskus-pilke.fi).

The Nature Centre is managed by Metsähallitus.

This is the web page nationalparks.fi/pilke

Pilke Science Centre

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