Explore Närpes’ literary history with a tour that takes you to sites connected to local authors. The tour starts in Närpes city center or in Pörtom, Pörteborg.
We visit Närpes Gymnasium, where Anna-Lisa Österberg taught, and continue to Öster-Yttermark, where she lived for much of her life.
Our journey then takes us to Pörtom, where we find the birthplace of Pali-Maj and a memorial dedicated to her. In Rangsby, we see another memorial and visit the place where she spent her later years, as well as a schoolhouse similar to those where she once taught.
Next, we head to Tjärlax, where Edith Södergran’s father’s childhood home is located. The tour concludes at the Närpes cemetery, where we find the grave of Anna-Lisa Österberg and the resting places of the Södergran/Södergrann family.
A perfect tour for those who wish to deepen their understanding of Närpes’ literary heritage and its connection to some of the region’s most prominent authors.