Opening of the King's Fountain
The opening ceremony will feature speeches about the history, nature, and restoration project of Kuninkaanlähte, as well as accordion music and coffee.
The renovation and restoration work at Kuninkaanlähte has been completed. Among other things, an accessible route, a new footbridge, a viewing platform and a parking area have been built in the area.
The opening of the renovated spring area will be celebrated on Thursday, June 11, 2026, starting at 10 am.
Location: King's Source, Kyrönkankaantie 17, Kankaanpää
Please arrive at the new parking area via Kyrönkankaantie (not connecting to the Hostel).
Opening ceremony program:
-Welcome words and background on the restoration project, Liaison Manager Tiina Hakkarainen, Metsähallitus Nature Services
-Memories from the King's Fountain, MP Jari Koskela
-Accordion music, Elias Esala, Kankaanpää Music Institute
-The history of the Royal Spring, museum clerk Anu Forss, Kankaanpää City Museum
-The importance of the source area as a nature and tourism destination, Executive Director Terttu Hermansson, LH Geopark
-Accordion music, Elias Esala, Kankaanpää Music Institute
-Coffee service
The event is open to everyone.