Kuddnäs – Where Stories Begin

Uusikaarlepyy

Just outside Nykarleby, Kuddnäs invites you to pause, breathe in the scent of blooming flowers, and listen to the gentle flow of the river. This serene riverside estate is where young Zacharias Topelius found the inspiration that would shape his lifelong passion for storytelling, nature, and animals.

Kuddnäs Museum preserves the childhood home of Finland’s beloved author Zacharias Topelius (1818–1898), who through his writing, music, and advocacy, helped shape Finnish cultural identity and championed education and animal welfare. Step inside to explore an authentic 19th-century Ostrobothnian middle-class home and learn about the Topelius family’s life.

The visit includes a guided tour, a relaxing break with coffee and pastry at the summer café, and a chance to browse unique finds in the museum shop. Kuddnäs is a perfect blend of history, culture, and nature, offering a peaceful retreat for all who wish to follow in the footsteps of one of Finland’s greatest storytellers.

Meeting point: Kuddnäs museum, Pietarsaarentie 22, 66900 Uusikaarlepyy

Duration: 1,5 hours

Level: Easy. First floor in the museum and café are available for wheelchair and the café has accessible
toilet.

Price: 35 €/adult, 25 €/child 4-17 years (0-3 years free of charge). The price includes entrance, guided tour, coffee and pastry.

Availability: 6 th June – 29 th August (mondays and saturdays, at 12:30-14:00).

Booking inquiries: +358447219076, kuddnas@nykarleby.fi