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Events at Nuutajärvi Glass Village
The Glass Village is alive with events all year round. Culture and experiences await visitors of all ages, engaging all senses.
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EXHIBITIONS
Henri Carrara: Seeing Through Glass
PRYKÄRI VINTTIGALLERIA | 9 MAY – 21 JUNE 2026
Through a series of visual triptychs, Henri Carrara explores a selection of Finnish and international glass artists using three complementary techniques, inviting viewers to discover new perspectives of creative genius.

ARTICLES
Inside the world of Toikka’s glass birds
Few objects are as closely linked to Finnish glass art as the glass birds created by professor, artist Oiva Toikka (1931–2019). Over the decades, these hand-blown sculptures have found their way into homes, collections, and museums around the world.

Mother's Day Lunch & Glass Rose Experiences
SUN 10 MAY 2026 | 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM
At the Mother’s Day lunch in Finland’s oldest glass village, the table is set with, among other things, delicious salads and fish, roast beef and spring vegetables, as well as a generous cake buffet. The day can be complemented with a glass experience, where participants work with glowing molten glass to create a rose-shaped paperweight.
MOTHER’S DAY LUNCH AT THE GLASS VILLAGE €29
Two seatings: the first at 11:30 a.m. and the second at 2:00 p.m.
We recommend reserving a table in advance: myynti@nuutajarvenlasi.fi
Buffet selection
Pickled herring and Baltic herring (L, G)
Shrimp mousse (L, G)
Caesar salad (L, G)
Green salad (Vegan, G)
Chicken pasta salad (L)
Tomato, mozzarella and onion salad (L, G)
Melon salad (Vegan, G)
Boiled egg halves (L, G)
Roasted salmon with dill sour cream (L, G)
Garlic cream potatoes (L, G)
Potatoes (Vegan, G)
Roast beef with red wine sauce (L, G)
Chicken with béarnaise sauce (L, G)
Spring vegetables (Vegan, G)
Selection of breads and spreads (L)
Juice, water, kotikalja
Coffee and tea
Cake buffet
Children’s buffet
French fries, sausages, and meatballs
Table reservations: myynti@nuutajarvenlasi.fi
or by phone +358 400 422 336
GIVE A GLASS ROSE EXPERIENCE AS A MOTHER’S DAY GIFT
Give a handmade glass rose created by the participant herself or together with loved ones. On Mother’s Day, professional guidance introduces participants to working with glowing molten glass using the traditional pinching technique, resulting in a unique glass rose paperweight. The color of the rose can be chosen from the available options on the day.
Glass experiences are available on Sunday between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Price: €60 per person
Advance booking is required, as places are limited: myynti@nuutajarvenlasi.fi
On Mother’s Day, the Vintage Lasi Myymälä Pikku Masa will also be open. Works by the village’s contemporary artists can be viewed along the Galleriakäytävä.
Lunch €29, glass experience €60
ENJOY SPRING OUTDOORS
You can explore the surrounding nature of the Glass Village independently by hiking or cycling: the Airanne Trail is a circular route of about 6 km. The Rutajärvi Round is a marked cycling route of approximately 25 km that goes around the beautiful crater lake Rutajärvi. The route passes through the Glass Village. Printed maps of the route are available at Pruuki Bistro.
STAY OVERNIGHT
Complete your visit to the glass village with a restful night’s sleep at Kylähotelli 1793.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Glass Village is easy to reach by car. The village is located in the middle of forests in Urjala, between Tampere and Turku, and there is plenty of free parking available for visitors.
By car, the trip takes less than an hour from Tampere, about an hour from Turku, and about two hours from Helsinki or Lahti.
Read more on the Info page.
Yes. The village’s own Kylähotelli 1793 offers peaceful accommodation right in the heart of the Glass Village. The hotel’s 18 unique rooms open directly into the atmosphere of an 1850s glassworks.
Reservations and additional information are available online or by contacting our sales team.
Yes, the Glass Village welcomes visitors all year round.
Outside the summer season, cafés, restaurants, and the museum may operate with reduced opening hours. Up-to-date information can always be found on the Info page.
Most likely yes. At Nuutajärvi Glass Village you can combine your visit with experiences in the lush landscapes of Nuutajärvi or with activities involving hot glass.
We are happy to help you plan an activity that fits your wishes and schedule. Please contact us as early as possible so we can arrange a glassblower or a nature guide to assist you.
If you didn’t find the answer to your question, please contact us — we’re here to help!
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