Raseborg is geographically a very wide municipality. Therefore, there is no better way to get acquainted with the area than from the bicycle saddle. Here you will find cycling routes for bothroad and mountain biking, through idyllic landscapes and partly along the old King’s Road. Along the routes you can visit cozy villages and historical sights in Raseborg.
At the Fiskars Village Trail Center, you can cycle along varied and scenic mountain bike trails. If you like long-distance cycling, we recommend the Coastal Route, that connects Raseborg, Hanko, Kimito Island and Salo.
Raseborg museum in Ekenäs/ Raseborg’s Tourist Information point Raseborg museum is located at Gustav Wasas gata 11, 10600 Ekenäs – near the Market square Rådhustorget. Check the opening hours. Here you will find information, maps and brochures about Raseborg and you can borrow the key to the Ekenäs Old Water Tower (observation tower) for a deposit of 20 €. You can also borrow frisbees from us for a deposit – in Raseborg we have several great frisbeegolf routes. Free WiFi is available for customer’s use. In the museum you can also get acquainted with the current exhibitions. There is also a café, a small shop and a customer toilet.
Luckan Raseborg sells tickets to various events through Netticket, Lippupiste and Ticketmaster Suomi.
The stately Svartå Manor also serves its local customers and can help with booking guided tours, accommodation or perhaps reserving a table to have a good meal at Slottskrogen-restaurant.
The Frimans Diversehandel-shop in Tenala village serves tourists all year round when the village shop is open. Here you’ll find information and some maps and brochures about Raseborg. In the authentic Village Shop you’ll find a bit of everything including a gourmet shop. Restaurant Bakfickan operates in another traditional building connected with the shop. Address: Sockenvägen 19, 10520 Tenala.
Raseborg’s tourist information in the summer
In order to help local customers in our vast region, there are three additional summer information points in Raseborg. The additional service points are: The Archipelago harbour in Bromarv village The Sommaröstrand guest harbour on Skåldö The information point at Raseborg’s castle ruin in Snappertuna The info points all have a green info sign outside and can provide for basic material like brochures and maps.
Award-winning Fiskars Village offers high-quality and locally produced Christmas gifts in nice little shops all over the historical ironwork village. You can choose from beautiful, Finnish design products, handicraft and arts. You can also visit Fiskars Museum, the winter exhibition at Karin Widnäs ceramic museum KWUM and rest your legs at the village’s atmospheric restaurants and cafes. More info about the Fiskars Christmas markets, events, shopping and bus connection from Helsinki on the village website.
Christmas in Ekenäs (Tammisaari)
The wooden house idyll Ekenäs offers a popular Christmas opening on the pedestrian street Kungsgatan and the market square on November 28th at 10 o’clock. The same area is also a popular Christmas shopping area throughout December. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, many people come to get their Christmas foods on the market place at 7-14. If you want to rest your legs during the Christmas shopping, you can also try Ekenäs’ cozy cafés, such as Carl de Mumma, Cafferie by the market square or Wi-Box café next to the pedestrian street.
Christmas events och traditions in Raseborg
The best way to calm down and find that peaceful Christmas atmosphere, is to enjoy a traditional Christmas concert in one of our beautiful old churches. The Raseborg events calendar offers you a list of Christmas markets, exhibitions, concerts and workshops, be sure to check it regularly for new events. You can also look through our selection of events at the bottom of the page or find even more events on our Facebook page.
If you have had enough of crowded shopping centers and noisy streets in Christmas time, Raseborg’s picturesque small towns and villages offers a completely different Christmas experience. Here you can wander outdoors in fantastic, historic environments and admire the cozy Christmas windows and atmospheric old buildings.
Christmas markets
One of the best ways to get a real Christmas atmosphere is to visit our various Christmas markets in eg Ekenäs, at the organic farm Mörby Gård or the Härkätalli shop in an old stable in Billnäs village. Here you can shop handicrafts, decorations and locally produced foods and drinks for the Christmas dinner.
Christmas in Fiskars Village
Award-winning Fiskars Village offers high-quality and locally produced Christmas gifts in nice little shops all over the historical ironwork village. You can choose from beautiful, Finnish design products, handicraft and arts. You can also visit Fiskars Museum, the winter exhibition at Karin Widnäs ceramic museum KWUM and rest your legs at the village’s atmospheric restaurants and cafes. More info about the Fiskars Christmas markets, events, shopping and bus connection from Helsinki on the village website.
Christmas in Ekenäs (Tammisaari)
The wooden house idyll Ekenäs offers a popular Christmas market on the pedestrian street Kungsgatan and the market square on 7-8 December. The same area is also a popular Christmas shopping area throughout December and on Wednesdays and Saturdays, many people come to get their Christmas foods on the market place at 7-14. If you seek for an old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere, visit the Café Gamla Stan Christmas cottage, where you are greeted by home baked pastries, a nice fireplace and local crafts. If you want to rest your legs during the Christmas shopping, you can also try Ekenäs’ other cozy cafés, such as Carl de Mumma, Cafferie by the market square or Wi-Box café next to the pedestrian street.
Christmas events och traditions in Raseborg
The best way to calm down and find that peaceful Christmas atmosphere, is to enjoy a traditional Christmas concert in one of our beautiful old churches. The Raseborg events calendar offers you a list of Christmas markets, exhibitions, concerts and workshops, be sure to check it regularly for new events. You can also look through our selection of events at the bottom of the page or find even more events on our Facebook page.
If you happen to celebrate Christmas in Ekenäs, the traditional Christmas Peace is declared on Christmas Eve at 18 o’clock from the stairs of the Old Town Hall next to the market square . During the holidays, you can go out for a walk in our beautiful parks and forests, or enjoy a movie at our cozy retro cinema theaters Bio Pallas in Karis and Bio Forum in Ekenäs.
Tourist info during Christmas
Raseborg’s tourism services are closed 23.12-31.12.2019, but during the Christmas holidays you can get tourist information at the newly renovated EKTA museum in Ekenäs between 27-29.12.2019 (closed on new year’s eve and day). The museum also has many nice exhibitions and a café with a cozy museum shop.
A. Visit Raseborg has a summer pop-up at Ekenäs Nature Centre, which serves from 24.6 to 17.8. The temporary info point is open Mon-Fri at 10-18. Our three summer workers Maija, Julia and Emma answer questions both over the counter, by email tourist.office@raseborg.fi or by phone + 358 19 289 2010. The address is: Strandallén 5, 10600 Ekenäs.
B. EKTA Museum in Ekenäs is being renovated in the beginning of summer, but still functions as a tourist information and customer service point. The museum is located at Gustav Wasas gata 11, 10600 Ekenäs and is open from Tuesday to Sunday at 11-17 during 28.5–25.8, after that Wed-Sun at 11-17.
C. In order help local customers in our vast region, there will be five additional information points in Raseborg this summer. The additional service points are 1. The Frimans Diversehandel-shop i Tenala village 2. The archipelago harbour in Bromarv village 3. The Sommaröstrand guest harbour on Skåldö island 4. The information point at Raseborg’s castle ruin 5. The Luckan Raseborg- information centre in Karis (open during the whole year). The info points all have a green info sign outside and can provide for basic material like brochures and maps.
D. Fiskars Village has its own tourist info in the middle of the beautiful village. The info is open daily at 10-18 during 15.5-31.8. From 1.9 the info will be open Tue-Sun at 10-17. You can also call 020 439 2099 or send an email to fiskarsvillage@fiskars.com. Address: Fiskarsvägen 360
E. The stately Svartå Manor also serves its local customers and can help with booking guided tours, accomodation or perhaps reserving a table to have a good meal at Slottskrogen-restaurant.
Raseborg’s archipelago with about 1,300 islands is among the most beautiful in Finland. It offers a range of experiences, from the islands, sounds and bays of the inner archipelago to the open horizon of the outer belt. The summer archipelago offers the world’s best natural meditation. Relax on a sun-warmed rock and enjoy the shimmering sea and warm sea breezes. Listen to the gulls and terns, while sailing boats glide by. If you prefer more active pursuits you can sail, kayak, fish, swim or dive. It’s perfectly possible to experience the archipelago at its best without your own boat!
For the full archipelago experience you can rent a summer cottage for a week or two, or even rent a boat. Shop for food and refuel in a genuine archipelago shop and soak up in the sunsets on restaurant terraces. Even if you don’t have your own boat, or an entire week to spend, it is easy to organize a day trip to the charming archipelago.
Our top tips for visiting the archipelago without a boat:
● Take an archipelago cruise to the fascinating Jussarö Island in July-August. The tours leave from Norra Hamnen in Ekenäs. ● Kayaking or stand-up paddling is a great way to get close to the unique nature of the archipelago. Read more about SUP and kayak rentals. ● Have a picnic on any one of our beaches – with a bit of luck, you’ll be able to have a whole beach for yourself. ● Take a walk to the Ramsholmen-Högholmen nature reserve in Ekenäs and enjoy sea views, sandy beaches and granite promontories. ● Drive to the scenic village of Bromarv or Sandnäsudd in Snappertuna. You can also go by car and ferry to Skåldö, where you’ll find the charming and popular harbour of Sommaröstrand. ● Take a taxi boat excursion somewhere in the Ekenäs Archipelago National Park or a fishing trip with your family or friends
If you would like to live a real archipelago life you can rent a summer cottage for a week or two, buy food and gas from an authentic archipelago shop and enjoy beautiful sunsets from one of the terraces of the archipelago villages. You can find cottages and summer houses to rent here:
Culture thrives in Raseborg, and the amount of our cultural events rises every year. Here are a few tips on Raseborg’s annual cultural events. Remember to check our events calendar and our Facebook page for the most recent and relevant updates on all kinds of cultural events!
Art: crafts, design and exhibitions
Many artists have settled in Raseborg for its inspiring and peaceful environment. Their works and products can be bought in various neighbourhoods and villages, as well as in their own workshops and studios. But be sure to check opening times or call before you visit – the artists sometimes go out in search of inspiration. All sorts of products are available, including fabrics and clothing, jewellery, bags, rugs, scented candles, etc. For more information and contact details, see the crafts -category.
Handicrafts, Finnish design products, quality exhibitions and a wide range of events at Fiskars Village – fiskarsvillage.fi. Fiskars has a number of craft boutiques and is nationally known as a home for craftsmen and artists.
Handicrafts and sewing in Ekenäs e.g. Liia Jewellery and Hennas sewing studio. Tammisaari is home to a number of artists and designers whose products can be bought in Fiskars and in some cases from online shops. On the town’s promenade you can also find, for example, Werner Framing and Gallery, which makes handcrafted picture frames.
Building pharmacy specializing in renovation and restoration in Billnäs Ruuk – byggnadsapoteket.fi.
Charming retro-style movie theaters Bio Forum in Ekenäs and Bio Pallas in Karis – bioforum.fi, biopallas.net.
Events, festivals and markets
Ekeäs Film Festival in March offers high quality Nordic films at Bio Forum and Culture House Karelia.
The super-popular Antiques Days at both Fiskars and Billnäs ruuks attract thousands of visitors in July. The ruuks are located close to each other, so you can visit both events to make some great finds. See more about Fiskars Antique Days and Billnäs Heritage and Antique Days.
The artist Helene Schjerfbeck’s anniversary will be celebrated with a variety of events: schjerfbecksallskapet.fi/en.
Ekenä’s classical summer concerts have already established a firm place in Raseborg’s summer music programme. The themes of the concerts change every year. The festival’s artistic director Jukka-Pekka Saraste and the Finnish Chamber Orchestra offer an enjoyable musical experience with high-quality concerts.
Open studios throughout Raseborg at Konstrundan: you can visit the artists’ studios and get to know their works and working methods.
The Karis Book Bazaar is an annual literary event. The programme includes pop-up events, poetry, interviews with authors, etc.
Swedish-language literary festival Bokkalaset in Ekenäs: interesting people, interviews, children’s programme, workshops, evenings, etc. The event offers a great language and cultural experience in one package.
The traditionalEkenäs Autumn Market attracts around 25 000 visitors every year, making it one of the largest market events in Finland. The market has been held for over 280 years and offers delicacies, two carnivals, handicrafts and a fun programme for the whole family. The event takes place at the Tammisaari market square, right next to the swimming pool.
For food lovers, ,Raseborg’s second super event, the Slow Food Festival at Fiskars Village, is on the agenda. Launched by the Slowfood Västnyland association, the big event gathers local food lovers for a two-day event every year in early October. The event features a wide range of high-quality local and artisan products and a varied programme.
We offer a lot of different and interesting locations to host your dream wedding, business event or party in Raseborg. Down below are listed some of our brightest pearls.
Svartå, Raseborg
Svartå Manor is a party place with a capital P. They offer you the chance to celebrate your wedding, birthday or other special day in a beautiful and unique setting. The award-winning Slottskrogen restaurant produces high quality, locally produced delicacies served in the newly restored party pavilion or one of the manor’s other venues. If you like the idea of waking up in the same gorgeous surroundings you can stay overnight at the manor’s hotel or stylishly renovated farmhouses.
Snappertuna, Raseborg
The Calliola Conference and Event Centre is located right on the sea in Snappertuna and offers quality facilities and services. The relaxed, but stylish meeting and banquet rooms are complimented by a sauna, terraces, and homely archipelago-style accommodation in beach villas and apartments. Calliola’s kitchen serves wonderful seasonal local produce.
Fiskars, Raseborg
Fiskars is a unique destination where crafts, arts and design meet nature, history and architecture. Here, at the birthplace of the Fiskars company, you will find experiences for all the senses. Hold a celebration, meeting or conference at the village’s beautiful and varied facilities. Combine your event with, for example, an award-winning round of tastings at local breweries and the distillery, or a glass-blowing workshop.
Åminne, Raseborg
The Åminne Gårdrestaurantat Nordcenter Golf & Country Club serves good food in a stately manor house environment. With pleasant views over the golf course and Pojo bay. Nordcenter is a multi-functional leisure centre where you and your guests can combine a meeting or party with outdoor activities including golf, tennis or frisbee golf. Accommodation in the form of a cozy B&B with a sauna and gym is available. If you like, explore local history and take a trip to nearby Billnäs and Fiskars.
Pojo, Raseborg
There are many more event venues in Raseborg. For one who wants to arrange an event with something extra we recommend you to throw a party at Raseborg Castle. Check out Meetings and parties and familiarize yourself with cozy townhouses, attractive hotels and pleasant seaside resorts.
Party or meeting food
When organizing a party or arranging a team building weekend you definitely want to serve something delicious to eat. Raseborg has a wide supply of restaurants, cafés and catering so there’s something for every taste. You can also shop local food like fresh fish, new potatoes and flavorful vegetables, from one of the different market places in the city. For drinking you can offer something from the local breweries. Fiskarsin Panimo brew tasty beer and from Ekta Bryggeri you get gutsy cider.
Before the party
Would you like to get your nails painted, your hair in a fancy updo or your eyebrows colored? If you’re about to go on a wedding or other fancy party, Raseborg offers a lot of Beauty Services for you. If you want to cheer up the atmosphere between meetings you can book a sweaty class at one of the gyms or Disc Golf in the nature. It’s also possible to try Paintball in Raseborg. You find all our options under Activites at our website. Enjoy your unforgettable parties and meetings in Raseborg!
Every year several second hand events is arranged in Raseborg. The most popular ones are the Antique days in Fiskars and Billnäs. City flea market in Ekenäs and Bromarfpojkarna’s flea market in Bromarv are also popular. Children’s clothing, toys and other things can you find at the yearly event arranged by Ekorrsvansen. Lions clubs around Raseborg are also arranging flea market events. For more information about flea markets and second hand shops in Raseborg, please have a look at the text below.
Flea Markets in Ekenäs, Raseborg:
Loppis Trollet is one of the most popular flea markets in Ekenäs, Raseborg and it’s open almost every day. The flea market offers clothes, toys, games, furniture and much more.
Fynda- Second hand shop is a charity second hand shop where the workers work without any salary. Finnish Missionary Society and the Assembly assistance workers are equally sharing the profit. The shop is well organized and has a lot to offer.
Emmaus Westervik is also a charity second hand shop that helps them who are in need. Clothes, books, furniture and things like that can be donated here.
Betesda Second Hand Shop is located in the heart of Ekenäs. Their vision is to support domestic and foreign missionary work.
Flea Markets in Karis, Raseborg:
Sequel Restyle offers a great variety of nice second hand-clothing for women on Cenralgatan in the centre of Karis.
Sineaaria is a self-service flea market in the center of Karis. Here you can find clothes, books and furniture.
Tolitorg on Elin Kurcksgatan is a recycling center held by Raseborg city’s unemployment services.
City Loppis Karis is also a self-service flea market situated in the center of Karis.
Kaippari Ry‘s flea market is situated next to Bio Pallas. In the same building you´ll find a weaving shop and sewing professional.
Missionstorget is situated next to Kanaltorget and it’s a charity second hand shop held by the Swedish speaking assembly. It’s possible to donate to this flea market.
Karis antiquarian shop is a modern antiquarian located in Köpmansgatan with books and more on several languages.
Pohja, Raseborg:
Postilla is driven by the assembly. From this flea market you can find something for yourself or donate products that you don’t need anymore.
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