Haihatus Art Centre is located in the Koiravuori area of Joutsa village, at Jousitie 68–70, 19650 Joutsa, Finland.
From Highway 4, follow the brown tourist attraction signs featuring the looped cross symbol. If arriving from the south, drive past the Joutsa junction and turn right onto Pertunmaantie. Follow the signs to Haihatus.
A gravel parking area for cars and motorcycles is located in the centre of the grounds. Bicycle parking is on the lawn.
You can reach Joutsa by bus with operators such as Onnibus. Haihatus is within walking distance of the bus stop. Check the timetables and stop location before your journey.
The grounds include gravel roads, paths and lawns. Paths through the ITE art field are mown grass. Most buildings have steps at their entrances.
A ramp is installed at the side entrance on request. The narrowest doorways are 80 cm wide, and the highest thresholds are 7 cm. Artworks may reduce the width of otherwise wide passageways.
Steep stairs lead to the upper floor, where the floor is uneven. Areas requiring extra care are marked. Exhibitions may include dark spaces and video installations using bright lights.
Fantasia is the most accessible exhibition building on the grounds. Its entrance has a permanent wooden ramp, 94 cm wide. There are thresholds of approximately 5 cm at the ramp and the entrance.
All toilets are gender-neutral. The doorways to the gallery’s three public toilets are approximately 60 cm wide, with thresholds of 5–7 cm.
The most accessible toilet on the grounds is in Fantasia. The doorway is 80 cm wide, with a threshold of approximately 2 cm. There is approximately 45 cm of space to the right of the toilet, 70 cm to the left and 100 cm in front.
Pets are welcome on a lead. Haihatus’s resident cat, Räisänen, roams freely around the grounds. Residency guests and artists may also have pets with them.
For accessibility enquiries and feedback, contact haihatus@haihatus.fi.
For accommodation and other tourism services in Joutsa, visit the Visit Joutsa website.