Get to know Vaasa on foot
Central Vaasa is filled with fine architectural history and the buildings have many interesting stories to tell. Experience the city on foot in the footsteps of architects from different ages or jump into the world of past cultural influences. Choose a guided walk or go out and discover Vaasa on your own.
Guided walks (June-August)
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Guided walk - Historical Waasa from statue to statue
The historical Vaasa, statues, old architecture, parks and esplanades become known by walking through the city centre
Starting point: Finland’s Statue of Liberty in the market square.
Tour days 2021: July-August, on Mondays at 1-2.30 pm.Book at least one day in advance!
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Guided city walk - Mathilda Wrede, the views of life
Vaasa-born Mathilda was a noble lady who became known as prisoner`s true friend. The walk passes her childhood and youth surroundings.
Start in front of Vaasa Court of appeal, in the crossroads of Rantakatu and Hovioikeudenpuistikko.
Time: Wednesdays in July, 5 – 6 pmBook at least one day in advance!
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Guided walk at Kappelinmäki graveyard
Kappelinmäki graveyard dates back from 1782 and is one of Finland`s oldest cemeteries still in active use. Much of Vaasa`s ancient history lies buried in its soil.
Tour dates in 2021: Tuesdays in June from 6 – 7.30 pm
Starting Address: Kappelinmäentie 159, VaasaBookings one day in advance!
From the city center you can take bus 7 or 9 to the starting point for the tour. You find timetables for the local buses 7 and 9 here.
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It’s not often that a TV show focusing on household subjects manages to generate entirely new sayings. When something doesn’t work out Finns like to say “it didn’t go like in Strömsö.” In the Strömsö TV show, all the cooking, crafts and building projects are always a success. This trip gives you the opportunity to visit the set of this Swedish
language lifestyle show in Västervik in Vaasa.You will be guidad in the old villa premises which today is a well-known TV studio for a very popular life style TV series. The garden area is part of the program and well worth seeing.
Tour days 2021: In July Tuesdays 2-3.30 pm, Thursdays 5-6.30 pm and Saturdays 2-3.30 pm (not 24.7).
Bookings at least one day in advance!Address: Strömsöntie, Vaasa
No arranged transportation, but you can reach Strömsö (Västervik) with local buses number 1 and number 2. -
King Charles IX established Vaasa in 1606. In 1852 a big fire destroyed the town. Some of the houses: Wasastjerna house and the old Court of Appeal luckily survived. We also visit the ancient place of a castle and ruins of the medieval St Maria church.
Starting point: Falander house (Musuem of Old Vaasa), Kauppiaankatu 10.
Time 2021: June, on Thursdays at 5-6.30 pmBookings at least one day in advance!
To get to Old Vaasa you can take the local traffic bus line number 9 or 7. You find the timetables here.
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This historical area, the first suburban area of the new Vaasa has a special place in the town`s history. Writers, shipbuilders, artists, factory workers have shaped the history of this island. The university campus situated here is sad to the most beautiful in Finland.
Starting place: Marketsquare at Palosaari
Time 2021: June, on Wednesdays at 5-6.30 pmBookings at least one day in advance!
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When driving across Finland`s longest bridge to Raippaluoto one reaches the old archipelago village. Learnobout the picturesque churc, heat stories of how people survived here, etc.
Starting point: Replot school, Kirkkotie 94, Replot.
Time 2021: In August on Saturdays at 1 – 2.30 pm.Bookings at least one day in advance!
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Guided walk - What did Karl Hedman and Emil Wikström do in Vaasa?
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.
Departure Ostrobothnia Museum, Museokatu 3.
Time 2021: Wednesdays in August 5 – 6 pmBook at least one day in advance.
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Guided walk - Nature walk at the old farm Alkula
The ALKULA was the first steam mill in Finland, established by A.A. Levón in 1849. His passion in gardening left visible marks here, still be to seen. Much work has been done in the garden in 2018-2019 to renovate it; now it is easily accessible.
Start from Alkula Farm, Gripinpolku 1
Time 2021: June, mondays 17.00-18.30Bookings at least one day in advance.
Walking routes
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If you go for a walk with the members of the walking club, you will get to know Vaasa and its inhabitants better at the same time! For 20 years, the club’s members have walked 10 km every Sunday. The Sunday walks always start from the market square (by the statue) at 10 am. and go in different directions around Vaasa, the pace is set by the participants and no one is left alone.
Organizer Vaasan Kävelyklubi ry, but you do not need to be a member of the club to participate in these hikes, all hiking enthusiasts are welcome.
Also note the Vaasan Marssi walking event in your calendar! The event, which is held annually in August, offers a chance to meet new people and see fantastic nature.
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helena.kyrolainen@netikka.fi
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In this guide, you will find a walking route that goes around the market square and City Hall with a lot of interesting things to see and learn on the way. There are also walking guides with longer routes
available.We hope that this walking guide will help you to discover the rich variety of nature, culture and history that are in our immediate environment.
Paper version of the guide can be bought at Visit Vaasa’s tourist information. Price 1 €.
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In this guide, you will find a walking route that goes northwards from the City Hall and back along the shore with a lot of interesting things to see and learn on the way. There are also walking guides with other routes available.
We hope that this walking guide will help you to discover the rich variety of nature, culture and history that are in our immediate environment.
Paper version of the guide can be bought at Visit Vaasa’s tourist information. Price 1 €.