Explore Forest Science and Sustainability at Science Centre Pilke

What to Expect During Your Visit to Science Centre Pilke

At Pilke, you’re invited to engage with the forest in ways you might not expect. Step into hands-on exhibits that reveal how forests influence everything from food to fashion, energy to medicine. You can try operating a forestry machine, climb into a giant birdhouse, or even sing karaoke on top of an ant hill. Every exhibit encourages curiosity and invites you to explore through action.

Throughout your visit, you’ll learn how forests are deeply woven into Finnish culture, economy, and nature. You'll gain a clearer understanding of how they provide materials, support biodiversity, and contribute to sustainable innovation.

If you're looking for a moment to pause, you’ll find the Pilke Shop nearby. It features a thoughtful selection of forest-themed items and locally designed gifts, all reflecting Finland’s deep connection to nature. For a coffee break or light snack, the Arktikum Café is just next door.

Interactive Learning and Forest Connections for All Ages

Pilke is suitable for all ages and interests. Whether you're a nature lover, a science enthusiast, or just curious, the centre offers something for you. Its wooden architecture is also a quiet tribute to sustainable design, showing how timber can be used beautifully and responsibly. The entire experience invites you to reflect on how forests shape the present and the future.

At Science Centre Pilke, you’ll see forests not just as trees, but as a living system that influences culture, science, and sustainability. It’s a fun and thought-provoking stop in Rovaniemi that will leave you seeing the natural world with new perspective.