Kappelinmäki graveyard

Kappelinmäki graveyard dates back to 1782. It is one of Finland´s oldest graveyards still in active use. Much of Vaasa´s ancient history lies buried in its soil.

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Stories about Alkula’s fascinating history, garden and present day. The tour is about 1 km long. Only partly accessible. Starts at Alkula, Gripinpolku 1.
On the tour you will hear about heroic pilots, periods of oppression, smugglers, Russian military expeditions, jaegers, interesting villagers, and of course: the land uplift. At the end of the walk, we visit the leaning Church of Raippaluoto.
Three metropolises of the world – Palosaari, London and Paris. Palosaari is a metropolis with a colouful history. Come for a tour! Local bus lines 1,2 and 4 runs to Palosaari. Timetables and routs: LIFTI.fi
Kappelinmäki graveyard dates back to 1782. It is one of Finland´s oldest graveyards still in active use. Much of Vaasa´s ancient history lies buried in its soil.