Event Location
Pohjankartano School
Leevi Madetojan katu 1, 90140 Oulu
The entrance to the events is through the main doors of Pohjankartano School building on the Suvantokatu side.
Mobility
The 1st floor facilities at Pohjankartano are mostly accessible. There are no steps at the entrance, and automatic door opening buttons can be found inside the doors.
Thresholds are less than 2 cm high. There are accessible pathways to the entrance halls, auditoriums, and restaurant areas.
Upper floors can be accessed by elevator.
Accessible Restroom
The accessible restroom is located a bit further down the school corridor, but on the same level as the entrance hall.
You can find signs in the entrance hall area, located near the ceiling, which are black and white in color.
The accessible restroom has support rails on both sides of the toilet and includes a changing table suitable for baby diaper changes.
Fragrance-Free
Please kindly consider other event visitors and avoid using strong fragrances.
Signage
Pohjankartano's information signs are in Finnish, but the accessible restroom is also marked with a pictorial disability symbol.
Pieni Lankafestivaali will set up its own information desk next to the main stage area, where you can find an English map and other necessary information. The info desk is marked with an INFO sign.
Sensory Sensitivities
Quiet Spaces
You can find quiet and calmer areas in the event spaces compared to the main entrance area, which we aim to keep dimmer in lighting as well. In the corridor where the accessible restroom is located, you'll find a small alcove that you can recognize by its colorful seating.
All quiet areas are marked on the map, which you can find at the info desk.
Lighting
The center of the event in the main entrance area and around the stage is lit with ceiling lights and through windows surrounding the entrance hall. However, there are no flashing lights at the event.
In the main entrance area and around the stage, the ceiling height is three stories high, which adds to the feeling of spaciousness and brightness.
Sound Environment
The yarn market vendor spots are located against the windows of the main entrance area, where the ceiling height is considerably lower. In these areas, for example, sound echoing is minimal.
General Restrooms
In the immediate vicinity of the main entrance area, there are women's and men's restrooms. The facilities include multiple sink points and several separate toilet stalls.
A gender-neutral restroom can be found in the corridor on the left side when entering through the main door, following the accessible restroom signs.