Birgitta is known as a storyteller who brings history alive with personality and sense of drama. She has developed entertaining tours and she strongly believes in the power of cultural content in creating memorable travel experiences.
By request she can arrange visits in museums, galleries etc.
This walking tour focuses on the events, history, and fascinating stories of Old Porvoo. You’ll also get to know local travel services, cafés, and charming little boutiques — and even learn about typical Porvoo culinary delights.
Duration: 1.5 hours
This walking tour highlights Porvoo’s women—those behind and beside the great men—and their lives. Fredrika Runeberg was not only a wife and mother but also an author and a pioneer in social work.
Natalia Linsén was one of Finland’s first female photographers, and Ulla Möllersvärd was known as a made of honour in the Russian and beloved companion of the emperor. Maini Askolin was once the richest woman in Finland. You’ll also hear stories of female artists and merchants from Porvoo, past and present. Through these stories, the tour reflects on the development of women’s roles in Finnish society.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Explore the wooden town’s architecture from its medieval urban structure to contemporary wooden construction. The tour focuses on the Swedish-era town layout and the Russian-era empire-style town plan and its implementation. You'll also examine architectural details and living styles from different eras.
Duration 1.5 hours
Throughout history, Porvoo has been home to many artists—and still is today. Finland’s national poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg, painter Albert Edelfelt, and sculptor Ville Vallgren all lived here. At the Porvoo Museum, you can see works by Ab Iris, a pioneer design factory in Finnish design. During the tour, you'll discover both historical and contemporary art in Porvoo.
Duration: 2 hours