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All Finland Arboretum Mustila
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Arboretum Mustila

Sculptures of dinosaurs, trolls, and other beasts carved with chainsaws guard Finland's largest arboretum.

Kouvola, Finland

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The wooden dinosaur at the start of the sculpture path.   ChristinaW / Atlas Obscura User
The onsite museum.   ChristinaW / Atlas Obscura User
Wooden cranes along the sculpture path.   ChristinaW / Atlas Obscura User
A fairy sculpture in the woods.   ChristinaW / Atlas Obscura User
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Established over 120 years ago, the Mustila Arboretum is the oldest and, at 120 hectares, most extensive botanical garden in Finland. It is famous for its rhododendrons and azaleas, both of which burst into bloom each June.

But in this arboretum, there’s much more to see than trees and plants. Next to the café situated in an old granary stands a chained wooden dinosaur. Venture down the path behind it and you’ll find all sorts of wooden sculptures of trolls, fantastic beasts, and more. Many of these rough-hewn creatures were carved with chainsaws by amateur artists such as August Eskelinen. 

After admiring the sculptures, wander through the arboretum on the red, yellow, and blue-marked paths. Informative signs showcase facts about the various plant species, while benches invite visitors to take a break. A map is available free of charge in the café.

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 The café is closed during winter, but you can still visit the arboretum and sculpture park.

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Arboretum Mustila
Mustilantie 57
Kouvola, 47200
Finland
60.730575, 26.424196
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