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Helsinki Mental Walk: Tour of the Oldest Psychiatric Hospital in Finland
This tour will take you to the oldest psychiatric hospital in Finland. You'll hear true stories about things that happened in this famous asylum, along with the history of mental illnesses and their treatments. Truly off the beaten track!
Duration 1 hours
Private tour available in English, Swedish, Russian
Group tour available in English
Group tour pricing from 250 EUR per group
Really nice tour! I learned a lot about the place, anecdotes, mental care, art, history...nice way to discover a new place. When we finished the tour, a dance performance started just to complete the tour perfectly...
Highlights
Hear true stories about the asylum’s most famous patients
Hear grim tales from the early days of psychiatry
Hear about funny coincidences that happened here
Admire beautiful seafront views and tranquil gardens
Description
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.
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.
What’s included & not included
Professional guide
Meeting point
Lapinlahdenpolku 1, the Lähde café
Helsinki
Lapinlahdenpolku 1, the Lähde café +358503204317
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