Public Helsinki Psychiatric Hospital Walking Tour

You have a choice of a private (organized just for you and your party) and a public tour: On a private tour you and your guide will negotiate an appropriate meeting place where you start the tour. Public tours start from the front courtyard of Lapinlahti Hospital.

This 1-hour themed walking tour introduces you to the oldest psychiatric hospital in Finland. It's been built to one of the most beautiful yet contradictory locations in Helsinki. You will inhale the bliss of the surrounding gardens. You will learn the history of psychiatric issues and their treatment in Finland along with true stories that happened in location.

Although the building's use as a hospital ended in 2008, the history of premises can still be felt. Nowadays Lapinlahti is a major hub of alternative art and wellness workshop and an important innovation center.

Immerse yourself in the intriguing atmosphere that is a result of the history and current buzz of the location. This walk truly takes you off the beaten track.