Experience the story of Tove Jansson in Helsinki
Take a walk through central Helsinki and explore the places that played a key role in Tove Jansson’s life and career. A journey from 1914 to 2001, accompanied by Tove and her friends, lovers, family members, and Moomin characters.
This authorized self-guided audio walk was created in collaboration with Moomin Characters Oy Ltd. The narrator is actress Alma Pöysti, who portrayed Tove in the film about her life and whose grandparents were close friends of Tove’s.
From Katajanokka to Observatory Hill
The walk begins outside the Uspenski Cathedral, where Tove played as a child and created her first imaginary worlds. You’ll hear about her upbringing in the artistic Jansson-Hammarsten family, before continuing toward the Market Square and the story of the war years that shaped her youth and early adult life.
During the walk, you’ll visit places such as the gallery where Tove held her first solo exhibition, the building where her studio home was located and the old Lilla Teatern premises, where the Moomin play Troll in the Wings had its world premiere. At each location, you’ll see unique images from Tove’s personal archive.
You will also visit the Moomin Shop and receive a special discount code to use in the shop!
Let the StoryTourist app guide you
To take the tour, simply download the user-friendly StoryTourist app. It features a map, GPS, and a digital guide to keep you on the right track. Once you’ve purchased the tour, it’s yours to keep—you can use it whenever and as often as you like.
Through the StoryTourist-app, you’ll hear the story of Tove Jansson’s life and art. The only thing you need to be able to explore Helsinki in this brand-new way is a smartphone with headphones.
