June

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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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.   .

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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.

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Walk in Smedsby (On demand)

Join our guide on a walk through the municipal centre of Korsholm. We leave from Elly Sigfrid’s square, exploring the new Smedsby and travelling back in time to the old village centre. We finish at the House of Cultur.

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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

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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.

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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 1, 2,

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