Kokko1721 residency

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The Kokko1721 is situated in a rural area in middle Finland, nearby the city of Jyväskylä. It has a unique feeling of tranquillity.

The soundscape at Kokko1721 is dominated with the sounds of birds, the wind and all of the nature. If you are lucky, you can see a fox or perhaps a moose in the summer night! The host have seen even a wild cat (lynx lynx) that lives in the vicinity of the farm.

"Kokko, a mythical bird of iron and fire from Finnish folklore KALEVALA,  similar to Phoenix"

We also offer:

  • accommodation for travellers
  • courses

 History of Kokko1721 residency.

Map of area

Kokko1721 residency is situated in a small Kokko village in Kangasniemi municipality. The nearest supermarkets are 20 km away from Kokko; one located in the municipality center in Kangasniemi and the other one next to Hankasalmen asema train station.

Kangasniemi is located at Etelä-Savo in Finland.
The nearest cities are Pieksämäki (49 km), Mikkeli (52 km) and Jyväskylä (63 km). Helsinki is 250 km away.

                      Mid Summer night at Kokko residency


INFO FOR ARTISTS ABOUT US CONTACT PROGRAMME

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