Turku → Naantali → Pargas → Rauma → Mariehamn
Turku Castle has guarded the mouth of the Aura River since 1280 – this is where Duke John and his Polish wife Catherine introduced forks to Finland in the 16th century. In Rauma, 600 wooden houses form the largest UNESCO site of their kind in the Nordic countries. And at the end of the ferry from Turku, Mariehamn – the only capital in the world founded by a Russian tsar, with its own parliament and its own stamps.
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Begin at Turku Castle – the largest surviving medieval building in Finland, whose construction started around 1280 at the mouth of the Aura River. Its golden age came between 1556 and 1563, when Duke John of Finland established a Renaissance court of 600 people here with his Polish wife Catherine Jagiellon. She brought with her jewels, velvet, tapestries and forks – then practically unknown in Finland. Her older brother, King Erik, resented this opulence: he besieged the castle, imprisoned John and Catherine for three years, before a coup reversed their fortunes. Allow at least 2 hours: the Renaissance halls, chapel and inner courtyards read like a historical novel's setting.
⏱ 120 minThe Turku Cathedral, just steps from the castle, is the city's spiritual heart. Built in the same period as the castle (late 13th century), it's a masterpiece of Nordic Gothic, with treasures including the tomb of Bishop Henrik (Finland's patron saint) and Renaissance altarpieces. The climb to the bell tower offers views across the old town's red-brick quarters toward the harbor.
⏱ 75 minForum Marinum is Finland's maritime museum – four historic vessels (including a 1912 ice-breaker and a full-size replica of a 17th-century sailing ship) docked on the Aura's banks. The museum's core chronicles Baltic trade routes, shipwrecks and the Renaissance harbor that fed Turku's power. Wander through the narrow medieval lanes of Luostarinmäki – the only wooden quarter to survive a catastrophic 1827 fire – then steep yourself in craft traditions (woodcarving, silversmithing) at its handicrafts museum.
⏱ 180 min
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Comfortable Living Space: Puutaloyksiö 1 km jokirannasta föriltä in Turku offers a one-bedroom apartment with…
Comfortable Living Space: Puutaloyksiö 1 km jokirannasta föriltä in Turku offers a one-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette. The property is pet-friendly, welcoming guests with their furry companions. Modern Amenities: The apartment includes a bathroom and a comfortable bedroom. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a fully equipped kitchenette, ensuring a pleasant stay. Prime Location: Located 12 km from Turku Airport, the property is a short walk from Paavo Nurmi Stadium. Nearby attractions include Ispoinen Beach (2.8 km), St Michael's Church (2.4 km), and Turku Castle (3.4 km). Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
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Comfortable Accommodation: Navy Condo for 6, free parking in Turku offers a two-bedroom apartment with a…
Comfortable Accommodation: Navy Condo for 6, free parking in Turku offers a two-bedroom apartment with a living room. The property features family rooms, air-conditioning, and a terrace with garden views. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, fireplace, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a dining area, sofa bed, and parquet floors. Convenient Location: Located 6 km from Port Arthur and Turku Castle, the apartment is 7 km from Tallink Silja and Viking Line Terminals. Turku Central Station is 7 km away, and Turku Airport is 11 km distant. Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
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Comfortable Living Space: Föri condo, sauna and parking in Turku offers a one-bedroom apartment with a living…
Comfortable Living Space: Föri condo, sauna and parking in Turku offers a one-bedroom apartment with a living room. The property features a balcony with river views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a washing machine. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sauna, terrace, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lift, family rooms, and free on-site private parking. Prime Location: Located 11 km from Turku Airport, the apartment is a short walk from Paavo Nurmi Stadium (16 minutes) and St Michael's Church (1.6 km). Nearby attractions include Port Arthur and Turku Cathedral. Highly Rated by Guests: Föri condo, sauna and parking receives high ratings for its comfortable accommodations and excellent facilities. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.
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Naantali is a 16th-century port town 45 minutes west of Turku, rising on a gentle peninsula. Its white wooden houses cluster around the Church – a monastery church from 1443, with frescoes still glowing beneath its vaults. Take the footbridge to the Church Island monastery gardens, where Bridgettine nuns (Order of Saint Bridget) once lived in contemplative silence. The harbor brims with vintage fishing boats and summer yachts; the quietness contrasts sharply with the tourist ferries that depart daily for Moomin World.
⏱ 90 min
Moomin World (Moominland) occupies a small island offshore. This is pilgrimage territory for anyone who grew up with Tove Jansson's books – the Moomin House, Snufkin's tent and all the characters wander the grounds. It's part theme park, part literary shrine, entirely enchanting for children under 10. Adults find charm in the original illustrations and Jansson's playful philosophy woven through every corner. Open from early June through mid-August; advance booking reduces queues.
⏱ 240 minNaantali Spa is a sprawling wellness resort just beyond the old town, built around naturally warm mineral springs (36–37°C). Non-guests can book spa treatments, saunas or day passes to the pools. The contrast between the spa's modern glass architecture and the medieval town beyond it is stark – a reminder that Naantali reinvents itself without losing its past.
⏱ 120 min
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The Archipelago Trail begins in earnest at Pargas, the first major island stepping westward from the Finnish mainland. This is where free ferries – real working ferries connecting villages – become your transport. Medieval Pargas Church rises against the sky, its stone walls quarried from the limestone that has shaped this island for a thousand years. A working limestone quarry still operates nearby; tours reveal how glacial geology and human enterprise have hollowed these islands while islanders refused to leave them empty.
⏱ 60 minDrive the Archipelago Trail from Pargas toward Rauma, using free ferries to island-hop. Stop at Turku, Nagu and Korppoo – each island retains its own character despite the connections. Fishermen still haul herring; wooden boatsheds dot the shorelines; summer cottages peek through birch groves. Bring a picnic and explore on foot – the ferries run hourly but not on schedule; that's part of the adventure. The water here is shallow and studded with skerries – hence the name 'Archipelago' (literally 'string of islands'). By sunset, you'll understand why islanders call this 'the most beautiful drive in Finland'.
⏱ 240 min
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Comfortable Living Space: Puutaloyksiö 1 km jokirannasta föriltä in Turku offers a one-bedroom apartment with…
Comfortable Living Space: Puutaloyksiö 1 km jokirannasta föriltä in Turku offers a one-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette. The property is pet-friendly, welcoming guests with their furry companions. Modern Amenities: The apartment includes a bathroom and a comfortable bedroom. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a fully equipped kitchenette, ensuring a pleasant stay. Prime Location: Located 12 km from Turku Airport, the property is a short walk from Paavo Nurmi Stadium. Nearby attractions include Ispoinen Beach (2.8 km), St Michael's Church (2.4 km), and Turku Castle (3.4 km). Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
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Comfortable Living Space: Väentupa in Kaarina offers a ground-floor apartment with a private entrance.
Comfortable Living Space: Väentupa in Kaarina offers a ground-floor apartment with a private entrance. The property features parquet floors, a sofa, and a work desk. Guests can enjoy garden views and a quiet street setting. Modern Amenities: The apartment includes a washing machine, private bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, and oven. Additional amenities include a sauna, sofa bed, and TV. Convenient Location: Located 21 km from Turku Airport, Väentupa is close to Veritas Stadion (8 km), Paavo Nurmi Stadium (9 km), and Turku Cathedral (10 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Comfortable Living Space: Norrby Tinyhouse in Pargas offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom and a living…
Comfortable Living Space: Norrby Tinyhouse in Pargas offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom and a living room. The property features a fully equipped kitchenette, air-conditioning, and a sofa bed. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sauna, hot tub, and terrace with garden views. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during the stay. Local Attractions: Located 22 km from Veritas Stadion and Turku Cathedral, 23 km from Turku Castle and Paavo Nurmi Stadium, and 31 km from Turku Airport. Nearby attractions include Ruissalo and Port Arthur. Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
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Old Rauma is 600 wooden houses packed into a medieval grid – the largest wooden town ensemble in the Nordic countries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. When a catastrophic fire destroyed Turku in 1827, Rauma's wooden core was already threatened by decay and obsolescence. What saved it was a community refusal to give up and demolish. Walk the narrow lanes where every doorway is painted a different shade – traditional colors chosen freely by each family. The houses lean at peculiar angles, their timber aged to silver and gold. Ground-floor craft shops and cafés occupy what were once rope-makers' workshops and merchants' counting houses. This is living heritage, not a museum – people actually live here, tend gardens, hang laundry between the chimneys.
⏱ 120 minThe Rauma Lace Festival (held every July) transforms the entire town into a working showcase of traditional bobbin lace – a craft that Rauma women have practiced since the 1700s. Even outside festival season, lace makers can be found in their workshops, bobbins clicking, patterns emerging thread by thread. Visit the Rauma Museum (housed in an 18th-century merchant's house) to trace the town's journey from a Franciscan monastery to a thriving harbor town to its current role as a living textile heritage site.
⏱ 150 minCycle or walk the Market Square circuit and surrounding neighborhoods, stopping for fresh seafood at harborside restaurants (Baltic herring, smoked fish). The Kirjurinluoto island just offshore is connected by footbridge – a recreational green space where locals jog and children play. At sunset, return to a café terrace overlooking the harbor and watch fishing boats return with the day's catch.
⏱ 180 min
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The Turku–Mariehamn ferry crossing (5–6 hours) transitions you into Åland – an autonomous Swedish-speaking region of Finland with its own parliament, flag and postal service. Mariehamn, founded by Tsar Alexander II in 1861 and named after his wife Maria Alexandrovna, is a peculiar place: a capital city of only 11,000 people, with tree-lined avenues, a working harbor and a charm that's equal parts Scandinavian and Russian. Moored at the harbor's edge is the Pommern, a 1903 cargo vessel now a maritime museum – the world's best-preserved ship of its type, its holds, galley and captain's quarters intact and haunting.
⏱ 120 minExplore Mariehamn's art deco esplanade and flower-filled parks, a legacy of early 20th-century urban planning. The waterfront is lined with fishing boats and summer yachts; shipyards still ring with the sound of wooden-boat repairs. Visit Kastelholm Castle on the main Åland island, in the municipality of Sund – a 14th-century fortress whose strategic position once controlled Baltic trade routes. Though the castle burned in 1745 during a Swedish-Russian conflict, its silhouette against the sea remains commanding. A guided tour (available in summer) traces the castle's military history and role in Åland's identity.
⏱ 240 minJan Karlsgården is an open-air museum preserving 19th-century Åland farm life – houses, barns, workshops and gardens arranged as a working village. Costumed interpreters demonstrate traditional crafts (blacksmithing, textile work) and the kitchen serves traditional Åland meals (rye bread, fermented herring, seasonal vegetables). This is immersive living history, not a passive display.
⏱ 180 min
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Comfortable Accommodations: Esplanad Suites in Mariehamn offers aparthotel-style accommodations with family…
Comfortable Accommodations: Esplanad Suites in Mariehamn offers aparthotel-style accommodations with family rooms. Each unit features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas and a terrace for relaxation. Modern Amenities: The aparthotel provides free on-site private parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a dishwasher, microwave, and soundproofing. Free toiletries and kitchenware enhance the stay. Prime Location: Located 5 km from Mariehamn Airport, Esplanad Suites is near attractions such as Gröna Uddens Beach (13-minute walk), S:t Görans Church (300 metres), and the Cultural History Museum of Åland (4-minute walk).
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Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Björnhofvda Gård is set in Björnhuvud in the Åland Islands…
Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Björnhofvda Gård is set in Björnhuvud in the Åland Islands Region, 30 km from Mariehamn. Free WiFi is available and free private parking are available on site. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. The property has an on-site restaurant. The guest house also offers free use of bicycles and has a 24-hour front desk. During June, July and August 2026 we manage Bed and Breakfast only, hence no evening dinners. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling and fishing. The nearest airport is Mariehamn Airport, 15 km from the property. Eckerö ferry terminal is 12 km away Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.
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Elegant Accommodation: Svinö Waterfront Villa in Lumparland offers a 4-star holiday home experience with a…
Elegant Accommodation: Svinö Waterfront Villa in Lumparland offers a 4-star holiday home experience with a private beach area, sauna, sun terrace, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the hot tub, enjoy sea views from the terrace, and unwind in the spa bath. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and dishwasher. Additional amenities include a fireplace, barbecue facilities, and outdoor seating areas. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Local Attractions: Located 25 km from the Cultural History Museum of Åland and S:t Görans Church, 26 km from Åland Maritime Museum and Kastelholm Castle, and 42 km from Jan Karlsgården Open-Air Museum and Ålands Golf Club. Mariehamn Airport is 26 km away.
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Spend a second day exploring Åland's quieter corners. The island of Lemland, minutes by ferry from Mariehamn, holds a medieval church (14th century) with whitewashed walls and a graveyard overlooking meadows. Sottunga, the only inhabited island with no road connection to the mainland, is reachable by ferry – about 90 people live here seasonally, and the landscape is almost untouched. Cyclists are advised to rent hybrid bikes in Mariehamn and map routes through Eckerö and Hammarland – the roads are flat, traffic is minimal, and the landscape of stone walls and wild orchids is haunting.
⏱ 120 minBicycle exploration is the rhythm of Åland – rolling gently through farmland, past fishing villages, along coastlines studded with rocks smoothed by glaciers. Bring lights for evening rides (daylight lasts past 11 p.m. in June–July). Stop at local cafés for cardamom buns and coffee; fishermen haul in the evening catch at small harbors; the smell of salt and wood smoke lingers.
⏱ 240 min
Where to stay in Mariehamn

Comfortable Accommodations: Esplanad Suites in Mariehamn offers aparthotel-style accommodations with family…
Comfortable Accommodations: Esplanad Suites in Mariehamn offers aparthotel-style accommodations with family rooms. Each unit features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas and a terrace for relaxation. Modern Amenities: The aparthotel provides free on-site private parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a dishwasher, microwave, and soundproofing. Free toiletries and kitchenware enhance the stay. Prime Location: Located 5 km from Mariehamn Airport, Esplanad Suites is near attractions such as Gröna Uddens Beach (13-minute walk), S:t Görans Church (300 metres), and the Cultural History Museum of Åland (4-minute walk).
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Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Björnhofvda Gård is set in Björnhuvud in the Åland Islands…
Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Björnhofvda Gård is set in Björnhuvud in the Åland Islands Region, 30 km from Mariehamn. Free WiFi is available and free private parking are available on site. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. The property has an on-site restaurant. The guest house also offers free use of bicycles and has a 24-hour front desk. During June, July and August 2026 we manage Bed and Breakfast only, hence no evening dinners. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling and fishing. The nearest airport is Mariehamn Airport, 15 km from the property. Eckerö ferry terminal is 12 km away Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.
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Elegant Accommodation: Svinö Waterfront Villa in Lumparland offers a 4-star holiday home experience with a…
Elegant Accommodation: Svinö Waterfront Villa in Lumparland offers a 4-star holiday home experience with a private beach area, sauna, sun terrace, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the hot tub, enjoy sea views from the terrace, and unwind in the spa bath. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and dishwasher. Additional amenities include a fireplace, barbecue facilities, and outdoor seating areas. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Local Attractions: Located 25 km from the Cultural History Museum of Åland and S:t Görans Church, 26 km from Åland Maritime Museum and Kastelholm Castle, and 42 km from Jan Karlsgården Open-Air Museum and Ålands Golf Club. Mariehamn Airport is 26 km away.
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The Eckerö Post House and Customs House, at the western tip of the main island, is the most imposing building in Åland – constructed in Empire style in yellow stone in 1828 by C. L. Engel, the same architect who designed Helsinki's Senate Square. This is where for centuries mail carriers and travelers embarked for the crossing to Sweden. In rough weather, that Baltic crossing could be deadly – Engel's building stands as a reminder that even empires organize themselves around their most perilous routes.
⏱ 45 minDegersand Beach, near Eckerö's ferry port 11 km away, is one of Finland's finest sand beaches – shallow water stretching hundreds of meters, framed by pine forests and red granite rocks. By bicycle from Mariehamn, allow 30–40 minutes. Avoid July weekends when crowds surge, but in June or early August the beach is nearly empty, the water cold but refreshing, the silence profound.
⏱ 120 minReturn from Mariehamn by ferry to Turku (5–6 hours by day) or to Helsinki (11 hours overnight with cabin). The overnight crossing is recommended if you're continuing eastward – you sleep at sea and arrive in Helsinki by morning without losing a day's accommodation. Book several days in advance during high season.
⏱ 360 min
Where to stay in Mariehamn

Comfortable Accommodations: Esplanad Suites in Mariehamn offers aparthotel-style accommodations with family…
Comfortable Accommodations: Esplanad Suites in Mariehamn offers aparthotel-style accommodations with family rooms. Each unit features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a private bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas and a terrace for relaxation. Modern Amenities: The aparthotel provides free on-site private parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and a washing machine. Additional amenities include a dishwasher, microwave, and soundproofing. Free toiletries and kitchenware enhance the stay. Prime Location: Located 5 km from Mariehamn Airport, Esplanad Suites is near attractions such as Gröna Uddens Beach (13-minute walk), S:t Görans Church (300 metres), and the Cultural History Museum of Åland (4-minute walk).
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Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Björnhofvda Gård is set in Björnhuvud in the Åland Islands…
Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Björnhofvda Gård is set in Björnhuvud in the Åland Islands Region, 30 km from Mariehamn. Free WiFi is available and free private parking are available on site. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. The property has an on-site restaurant. The guest house also offers free use of bicycles and has a 24-hour front desk. During June, July and August 2026 we manage Bed and Breakfast only, hence no evening dinners. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including cycling and fishing. The nearest airport is Mariehamn Airport, 15 km from the property. Eckerö ferry terminal is 12 km away Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.
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Elegant Accommodation: Svinö Waterfront Villa in Lumparland offers a 4-star holiday home experience with a…
Elegant Accommodation: Svinö Waterfront Villa in Lumparland offers a 4-star holiday home experience with a private beach area, sauna, sun terrace, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the hot tub, enjoy sea views from the terrace, and unwind in the spa bath. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and dishwasher. Additional amenities include a fireplace, barbecue facilities, and outdoor seating areas. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Local Attractions: Located 25 km from the Cultural History Museum of Åland and S:t Görans Church, 26 km from Åland Maritime Museum and Kastelholm Castle, and 42 km from Jan Karlsgården Open-Air Museum and Ålands Golf Club. Mariehamn Airport is 26 km away.
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