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Pilke Science Centre

Ounasjoentie 6, Rovaniemi 96200, Finland
+358 (0)205 64 7820
Ranked #6 of 16 attractions in Rovaniemi
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Science Museums
Owner description: Do you feel attracted by northern forests? If so, your place is Pilke in Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland near the Arctic Circle. The exhibition of the...... more » Owner description: Do you feel attracted by northern forests? If so, your place is Pilke in Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland near the Arctic Circle. The exhibition of the science center will take you for an exploration of current forest issues, while the Pilke Shop offers forest products to all senses. « less
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Ses-Paisses, Spain
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
5
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I was really excited here it is totally interesting place to learn about forests and wood without being bored !! More

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
1
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This centre turned out to be a very informative one without being boring. It's very interactive and worth a visit. More

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Scandinavia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

Nice idea to teach childen about the forests and wood in general. I was there as a solo business traveller, so I did not find the exhibiition all that interesting, but there were some school children there, who apparently enjoyed themselves with the games available. The smell of wood left a lasting impression. Impressive staricase! More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

We found it rather uninteresting especially after the Arktikum. Wasn't much there. The interactive areas would probably be really attractive to children. I believe it is new so with time I expect it to improve. More

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Rovaniemi, Finland
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I've never been to Pilke before, and when i first got inside i was amazed how beautiful the building was from the inside. I don't think there is anything more you could do to improve it, there was much to do and to learn about the forest. More

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India
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

We have taken our son to Science museums in many places, and this place wasn't great at all. Its just a huge room, with many exhibits related to foresting and tree felling.It was quite expensive, and a little disappointing to see that after paying so much, the exhibits included things like remote controlled cars!! More

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Miia Ritola, Ms. Miia Ritola, Science Centre Pilke, Customer Service at Pilke Science Centre, responded to this review
9 November 2011

November 9, 2011 Dear Madame, Thank you for your feedback and views about Science Centre Pilke. We are sincerely sorry that the exhibition didn’t meet your expectations. We are very grateful of all kind of feedback. We would kindly like to open up the exhibition a little bit and wish you warmly welcome again. The exhibition tells about the sustainable... More

Old Forge, New York
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011
5
people found this review helpful

Pilke-house opened my eyes to new uses for wood and a greater understanding of the importance, not only Finnish of forests, but forests around the world! A delightful destination for children of all ages. Wonderful gift shop. Great educational and recreational resource. A "must-do" when in Rovaneimi. More

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Helsinki, Finland
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011
4
people found this review helpful

The Pilke-house is one of the biggest wooden structures in Finland and the exhibition tells about sustainable use of forests. Pilke- house is beautiful inside - You´ll be suprised when you'll enter to the lobby - Full of light, air and over 65 feet (20 meters) high wooden structure. And the best place - Science Center - is in the... More

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Rovaniemi, Finland
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011
5
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Didn`t know this place existed! Nordic forests and their products in a funny and active way. Also the teens loved it. More

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Lugano
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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