This 1-hour walking tour takes you through the history of the oldest psychiatric hospital in Finland.
You’ll learn about the evolution of attitudes, practices, and treatments of mental health issues in Finland, and hear true stories about patients and doctors who lived inside the gates through the decades. Even Jean Sibelius, the most famous Finnish composer, spent some time in this curious place. The tour is held mostly outdoors so please dress according to the weather.
The hospital was permanently closed in 2008, and now the premises hosts an intriguing mix of workshops, events, and shows, as well as a restaurant, a café, and a souvenir shop.
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