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.
Does Strömsö really exist?
- Time: June 27 at 14.00. In July Tuesdays at 14.00, Thursdays 17.00 and Saturdays at 14.00.
- Book: Must be booked 12 hours beforehand.
- Location: Strömsöntie 16, Vaasa
- Language: Guided tours in Finnish, Swedish and English
- Price: 10 €/person. Children under 12 years free of charge.
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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.
Karl Hedman, Doctor of Medicine gathered a huge art and old items collection and started the Ostrobohnian Museum. Sculptor Emil Wikström was a good friend to Karl, and together these two men left a strong mark onto the art imago of Vaasa. Starting point the...
Vaasa-born Mathilda was a noble lady who became known as prisoner`s true friend. The walk passes her childhood and youth surroundings and starts at the Vaasa Court of Appeal, Rantakatu.