Welcome to Wiurila Manor in Halikko, Salo and its superb setting, which offers you a fascinating trip into Finland’s history.
Discover the history of Wiurila Manor:
Wiurila is an esteemed Manor of Finland. Wiurila Manor is mentioned in historical records as early as the 15th century. Since 1787, it has been in the possession of the Armfelt family and still is today. The estate is now managed by Anne Marie Aminoff, daughter of the Brüninghauses' and Armfelt family descendent.
Wiurila is recognised by its unique golden buildings and grand white columns. Wiurila’s neo-classical Manor house was designed by the first national architect of Finland, Italian Carlo Bassi. Carl Ludvig Engel, an esteemed 19th century architect, was commissioned to design the façade of the agricultural and domestic wings.
Through the years and successive heirs, the Armfelt family had a great influence on Wiurila Manor. Each generation put its own stamp on its development, none more so than Count August Armfelt (1826 – 1894). During his time, Wiurila had a brick factory, sawmill, windmills, a dairy, distillery and the oldest known Finnish brewery.
Today, Wiurila is a visitor centre comprising a public Bistro, Grand Ballroom, meetings & event spaces, a Guest House, Shop and golf course. Wiurila is set amongst natural parklands and Viurilantie Bay, a bird migration spot of international importance, is just steps away from the main buildings. Wiurila offers visitor activities, such as nature walks, history tours and creative workshops.
Cake & History Tour:
The 2-hour visit starts with a guided tour of Wiurila. Your group will visit Wiurila’s farm buildings and learn about their unique architecture. After, your group will visit Wiurila’s Home & Horse Carriage Museum, housing carefully preserved artefacts used in the Manor home over 200 years, and a unique collection of horse carriages. The Museum provides a magical glimpse into Finnish Manor life in times gone by. The tour concludes in Wiurila’s majestic Grand Ballroom, where portraits of the Armfelt’s ancestors adorn the walls. Your guide will explain the fascinating history of the family and their time at Wiurila. A special Manor’s cake service is then served in the Grand Ballroom with coffee and teas. The fresh cakes and traditional sweets are hand-made by Wiurila’s own Pastry Chef, a specialty at Wiurila that is sure to delight! Tour guests can finish the tour with a visit to the Wiurila Shop, which stocks gourmet & local foods, home wares, gifts, and Wiurila souvenirs and history books.
Additional information:
Wiurila is an esteemed Manor of Finland. Wiurila Manor is mentioned in historical records as early as the 15th century. Since 1787, it has been in the possession of the Armfelt family and still is today. The estate is now managed by Anne Marie Aminoff, daughter of the Brüninghauses' and Armfelt family descendent.
Wiurila is recognised by its unique golden buildings and grand white columns. Wiurila’s neo-classical Manor house was designed by the first national architect of Finland, Italian Carlo Bassi. Carl Ludvig Engel, an esteemed 19th century architect, was commissioned to design the façade of the agricultural and domestic wings.
Through the years and successive heirs, the Armfelt family had a great influence on Wiurila Manor. Each generation put its own stamp on its development, none more so than Count August Armfelt (1826 – 1894). During his time, Wiurila had a brick factory, sawmill, windmills, a dairy, distillery and the oldest known Finnish brewery.
Today, Wiurila is a visitor centre comprising a public Bistro, Grand Ballroom, meetings & event spaces, a Guest House, Shop and golf course. Wiurila is set amongst natural parklands and Viurilantie Bay, a bird migration spot of international importance, is just steps away from the main buildings. Wiurila offers visitor activities, such as nature walks, history tours and creative workshops.
Cake & History Tour:
The 2-hour visit starts with a guided tour of Wiurila. Your group will visit Wiurila’s farm buildings and learn about their unique architecture. After, your group will visit Wiurila’s Home & Horse Carriage Museum, housing carefully preserved artefacts used in the Manor home over 200 years, and a unique collection of horse carriages. The Museum provides a magical glimpse into Finnish Manor life in times gone by. The tour concludes in Wiurila’s majestic Grand Ballroom, where portraits of the Armfelt’s ancestors adorn the walls. Your guide will explain the fascinating history of the family and their time at Wiurila. A special Manor’s cake service is then served in the Grand Ballroom with coffee and teas. The fresh cakes and traditional sweets are hand-made by Wiurila’s own Pastry Chef, a specialty at Wiurila that is sure to delight! Tour guests can finish the tour with a visit to the Wiurila Shop, which stocks gourmet & local foods, home wares, gifts, and Wiurila souvenirs and history books.
Additional information:
- Duration: 2 – 2.5 hours
- Timing: morning or afternoon
- Group size: min. 20 persons
- Guides speak: English, Swedish, Finnish
Price, departures, general information and bookings
Includes:
Season 2019:
Ms Katri Ollilla
Wiurila
Viurilantie 126
24910 Halikko
Tel. + 358 (0)400 121 900
info@wiurila.fi
Homepage: www.wiurila.fi
We hold the right to make adjustments to this event, and kindly ask you to reconfirm the specific itinerary and pricing directly with the tour provider.
Includes:
- Guided History tour
- Museum entry
- Special Manor hand-made cake service, accompanied with coffee & teas
- 32€ gross / person
Season 2019:
- Availability: April - December
Ms Katri Ollilla
Wiurila
Viurilantie 126
24910 Halikko
Tel. + 358 (0)400 121 900
info@wiurila.fi
Homepage: www.wiurila.fi
We hold the right to make adjustments to this event, and kindly ask you to reconfirm the specific itinerary and pricing directly with the tour provider.
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Getting there:
Halikko and the Wiurila manor are located in Salo, which is situated about 60 km from Turku on the South West coast of Finland. From Turku you can reach Salo by bus, which operates several times per hour. The easiest way to reach Turku is by plane. You can fly to Turku with SAS via Stockholm or with Finnair via Helsinki. Alternatively, you can also take the ferry from Stockholm to Turku. Links Texts in Dropbox Please, contact the provider regarding pictures! |
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