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...

Who were Karl Hedman and Emil Wikström? (to order)

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...

August, July

Edvin’s path, Aleksis Kiventie 59

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

Barracks walking tour

The Vaasa barracks area is one of the best-preserved 19th-century wooden barracks areas in Finland. On this guided tour, you get to know St. Nicholas Church and the barracks area. After the tour, there is an opportunity to have coffee and donuts in canteen (at...

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Afternoon promenade in Old Vaasa

Who were Karl Hedman and Emil Wikström? (to order)

Edvin’s path, Aleksis Kiventie 59

Barracks walking tour

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