Things to see and do Kristinestad

Near the market square, in an empire-style building, is the city's Maritime Museum. The building was built by a wealthy shipowner to house, at the time, the sailmaking of the Wendelin shipping company. In the mid-19th century Kristinestad was one of the most important shipyard and port towns in Finland. From Kristinestad great ships set sail for all the seas of the world, even for Australia! Tar and wood were the most important export products.

At the Maison Lebell, come and discover the story of the life of a merchant family between the 18th and 19th centuries. This house was built in 1762 and became a museum in 1939. Inside, you will discover a unique baroque room. Ceilings and wall fabrics are original, and the superb green earthenware stove is certainly the oldest in the country! Next to the Lebell house is the Félenska gården house, built in 1841, which is used for conferences

We can start by taking a tour of the old town. It is one of the best preserved in Finland and dates back to the 17th century with its wooden houses and narrow streets. The town hall (1851) can also be admired. Then on to the Ulrika-Eleonora Church on Aitakatu, one of the oldest wooden religious buildings. Its ex-votos, in the form of model ships, implore the return of sailors who have gone to sea or thank for a wish granted. It is open from mid-May to August, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm.