Schedule of guided tours

Guided tours in summer 2026

Welcome to discover the history of Strömfors Ruuk from below the surface!

From iron forging to the idyll of the pot

The schedule will be published in the spring.

On a guided tour you will learn about the history and origins of one of the oldest ironworks in Finland. You will learn about the operation of the hammer mill, the manufactory workshop, the sawmill and the mill and see what Strömfors Ironworks does today.

Virginia af Forselles' drama course
The schedule will be published in the spring.
Iron Lady, Countess Virginia af Forselles, managed the ironworks from 1790 to 1847. On this walking tour, she talks about her life, her work, and the ironworks, which she managed with energy and skill for 57 years. The tour also includes a visit to the church in Ruotsinpyhtää. Marjut Ståhls plays the role of Virginia.

The City Museum of Loviisa is responsible for the public tours of Strömfors Ruin. Tickets for the guided tours can be purchased at the Museum of the Upper Pavilion in cash or by card. The guided tours last about 1 hour. If you would like to book a place on the guided tours in advance, you can call the Strömfors Barn Museum guides on +35840 630 2204 (from 31 May).

Can't find a guided tour to visit? The Strömfors pot can also be explored with an audio guide. Read more about the audio guide here!

If you would like a tour for your group at another time, you can contact the guide directly. Alternatives include Astria Excell's Strömfors building history tour and Marjut Ståhls' drama tours.