August, July, June

Afternoon promenade in Old Vaasa

Vaasa was founded by the Swedish King Charles IX in 1606. In 1852 a catastrophic ﬁre destroyed the town. Some of the houses e.g. Wasastjerna residence and the old Court of Appeal survived the ﬂames. We also visit the ancient site of the former castle...

July, June

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.

Edvin’s path, Aleksis Kiventie 59 (by order only)

There is a lot of Outsider Art on show along the ﬁtness-path in Asevelikylä. The path is named after artist Edvin Hevonkoski, Vaasa born and bred. He was inspired by Finnish politics and literature. Besides art, you’ll find a trench, a military shelter and a...

August, July

The most beautiful Vaasa on foot

See and hear the stories of the inner city sights, historical places and interesting people.

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Afternoon promenade in Old Vaasa

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Edvin’s path, Aleksis Kiventie 59 (by order only)

The most beautiful Vaasa on foot

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