GUIDED TOURS

At Alkula farm, next to old tobacco fields, August Alexander Levón founded the first steam mill in Finland in 1849. His enthusiastic interest in gardening has also left its marks in the nature of Alkula.

Time: Mondays in June at 5-6.30 pm.
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The Kappelinmäki churchyard from 1784 is one Finland's oldest cemeteries which is still active use. Much of Vaasa's anchient history lies berried in its soil.

Time: June, on Tuesdays at 6-7.30 p.m.
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The picturesque Palosaari, home of many artists and writers, is a place worth visiting. The building of sailing ships was started by C.G.Wolff in his shipyard already in the early 1800's.

Time: June, on Wednesdays at 5-6.30 p.m.
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King Charles IX established Vaasa in 1606 in the oldest harbour and merchant site of Ostrobothnia. King Charles III established Finland's second Court of Appeal in Vaasa.

Time: June, on Thursdays at 5-6:30 p.m.
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Guided Tours behind the scenes of the TV-show Strömsö, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in July 2022.

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The historical Vaasa, statues, old architecture, parks and esplanades become known by walking through the city centre.
Starting point: Finland's Liberty Statue in the market square.

Time: July-August, on Mondays at 1-2.30 p.m.
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Drive across Finland's longest bridge to Replot and take a walk in the idyllic village of Replot.

Time: Saturdays in August at 1-2.30 pm
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Doctor Karl Hedman collected extensive collections with the intention of establishing a museum in Vaasa and he later also became one of the people who founded the Ostrobothnia Museum.

Time: In August on Wednesdays at 2-3:30 pm and 5-6 pm.
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