Vaasa 420 years
See and hear the stories of the inner city sights, historical places and interesting people. The tour starts from the Finnish Statue of Liberty at the Market Square.
July
Raippaluoto history tour
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.
Promenade in the Old Vaasa
Experience the historic Old Vaasa with a guide and hear about, among other things, the Vaasa fire, Korsholm castle ramparts, prison camps, Vaasa Court of Appeal, and St. Mary’s Church. .
The Orthodox cemetary
Have you heard about merchant Lisitzin and his family’s grave chapel? About Russian soldiers and prisoners of the discipline camp in the forest – all buried at Vaasa’s (Greek) Orthodox cemetery, founded in 1823. No arranged transport. You can take local bus lines from the
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.
Fire Streets of Vaasa II
The names of the fire streets make the history of the Vaasa area and its buildings come alive. Join us to explore the small streets and the people who lived and worked in Vöyrinkaupunki. Start: Hotel Scandic, Rosteninkatu 6.
Does Strömsö really exist?
Strömsö is real! Enter an old villa full of history, now lifestyle TV studio and a paradise for idea generators and Do It Yourself enthusiasts. The tour takes us indoors and around the garden. One hour. No arranged transportation. See: Lifti – Public transport for
Graveyard Walking Tours
Popular walking tours of Vaasa’s New and Old Cemetery. The guide will tell you about interesting figures in commerce, industry and the arts buried in the cemetery. No advance booking. Free of charge. Meeting at the gate.
Evening Walk in Palosaari
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
Vähäkyrö tour
Koe Savilahti-talon ja Vähänkyrön kirkon ympäristön kohteet opastetulla kävelykierroksella. Käymme Pläkkyri-museo Fyrryssä, Savilahti-talossa olevassa koulumuseossa ja ’uukangin’ kautta kävelemme kirkkoon. Kierroksen päätteeksi voit juoda omakustanteiset kahvit Cafe Kanttorilassa.