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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.

Cooperation with Vaasa Parish Union.

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  • Time: Tuesdays, 30.6. and 14.7. at 18.00 Old Cemetery, Tuesdays 7.7. and 21.7. at 18.00 New Cemetery.
  • Book: No advance booking.
  • Location: Vöyrinkatu 2, Vaasa (Old graveyard). Vöyrinkatu 1 (New graveyard). Starting at the gates.
  • Language: Guided tours in Finnish and Swedish.
  • Price: Free of charge.

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