Here you can read about the history of Fiskars’ steam locomotive and the narrow-gauge railway.
During the 19th century, the world changed rapidly – and in Finland, industry began to take its place in everyday life. At the Fiskars ironworks, ideas emerged that would play an important role in the country’s technological development. Finland’s first steam engine was built here, and the first motorized narrow-gauge locomotive, Pikku-Pässi, also ran here.
This page brings together stories from a time when steam power, innovation, and determination drove progress forward. Through historical snapshots, you’ll discover how people, machines, and environments shaped a unique part of Finland’s industrial heritage.
Welcome to explore more – each story is a piece of a larger whole. The content will be added over time.