Markets & Local food
Raseborg is a paradise for lovers of quality locally-produced food. There is a dense network of local food lovers, producers and organic farms. A number of farmers sell their products through farm shops, markets and harvest festivals. In recent years Raseborg has also received a welcome influx of artisanal producers in the form of dairies, microbreweries, bakeries and even a distillery. Additionally, forests and meadows offer up a rich variety of wild herbs, berries and mushrooms.
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Locally produced in Raseborg: Our Best Tips
Did you know that there is an exceptionally dense network of local food producers and organic farms in Raseborg? Raseborg is a foodie’s paradise! Locals and tourists alike can enjoy the wide variety and delicious tastes of local, organic food. Raseborg also hosts the Finnish Championship in Food Craftsmanship at the Novia University of Applied Sciences. Here you can also participate in the renowned Slow Food Festival in Fiskars. In most supermarkets in Raseborg you can find local, seasonal products for sale, especially in summer. If you fancy beverages from the local breweries, you’ll find local beers, ciders and soft drinks in supermarkets, restaurants and pubs.
Taste
- Take a tasting-tour at prize-winning Ägräs distillery and Rekola brewery in Fiskars.
- Visit the Backers organic bakery in Bollsta near Fiskars. Their rye bread won gold in the Finnish artisan food championship in 2016.
Buy locally produced goods in Raseborg
- You can purchase cider and apple juice made from local Finnish apples during apple season at EKTA Brewery in Ekenäs.
- Take a turn off of Tenalavägen and stop by Frimans village shop. Frimans has an impressive assortment of cheeses produced both in Tenala and a little further away, and plenty of other local delicacies.
- In Mörby Gård’s shop you can enjoy the countryside atmosphere and buy organic beef, grains, and vegetables produced on the farm.
- From Rilax Gård you can pre-order organic beef that is fed on clean grass and kept in wonderful living conditions in a beautiful archipelago setting.
- You can buy tasty pastries and delicious bread at Wi-Box and Carl de Mumma in Ekenäs, as well as at Lilla hembageriet in Karis.
- Backers organic bakery in Bollsta near Fiskars, has a rye bread that has won gold in the Finnish artisanal food championship in 2016. Bread can be order in beforehand and collected from the bakery shop.
- Take a tour at the culturally and historically unique environment of Svartå Manor. Taste locally produced food at the Svartå Manor restaurant.
Market days in Raseborg
- Karis, Köpmansgatan, all year round on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7-14.
- Pojo, Pojovägen 8, small scale market, all year round on Fridays at 13-17.
- Ekenäs, Rådhustorget, all year round on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7-14.
Summer markets 2024
- Evening market in Stallörensparken park, Ekenäs. On Tuesdays 4.6.-6.8. at 15-19.
- Bromarv Archipelago Harbor on Wednesdays from 28.6-2.8 at 10-13. Evening market on Fridays from 2.6-25.8 at 15-17 and on Saturdays from June to late autumn at 8:30-13.
- Fiskars Village, from May to August daily at 10-17.
- Sandnäsudd, from June 8th to August on Saturdays at 10-13.
- Sommaröstrand, Skåldö, from 8.6-10.8 on Saturdays at 10-13.
- Tenala, May to October on Saturdays at 8-12.
- Trollshovda, June to August on Saturdays at 9-11.
- Prästkulla, June to August on Saturdays at 9-12.
Experience
- Don’t miss the legendary Slow Food Festival in Fiskars Village, the first weekend in October!
- Visit the Ekenäs Autumn Market yearly in September – with the nearly 30 000 other visitors.
- Experience the Christmas ambiance in the Christmas Markets of Ekenäs, Billnäs, Fiskars, Karis, Pojo and Bromarv.
Tips!
By joining the Facebook groups REKO Ekenäs and REKO Karis, you can buy products and raw ingredients directly from the producers themselves.
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Ekkulla
Beautifully located summer café with interior design store in an old school building. Own vegetable garden and purchase point. Pet chickens.
Ekta Bryggeri & Gastropub
Microbrewery founded in 2016 producing dry apple cider, beer, and seasonal products
Billnäs Chocolate Factory
Delicious handmade chocolate crafted on-site and sold in the store
Skåldö Fish Shed, Sommaröstrand
Shop located at the tip of Skärlandet, selling both food and home supplies
Rilax estate
Cottages in a cultural-historical manor setting. Well-being for people and animals
Ägräs Distillery
Craft brewery, passionately drawing inspiration from nature, offering unique experiences
Fiskars Brewery and Boutique
Selling beer, Fiskars Brewery T-shirts, and beer glasses in the old knife factory
Ruukkikylän Herkut
Homemade delicacies such as marinated garlic and olives, mustard, jelly, and mayonnaise
Frimans Diversehandel
A small village shop with everything from spare parts to yummy delicacies
Sonjan Herkku
A small delicacy shop offering artisanal food without additives and colorants
Cricket Farm Villa Mangs
A pioneer in cricket farming offers eggs from farm hens and quails and unique delicacies
Rilax estate, free range organic meat
Ethically raised and organic meat available at Bromarf’s summer market
Mörby Gård organic farm & shop
Organic farm primarily producing beef, grains, root vegetables, and potatoes
Vårkulla Garden
Various kinds of salads, herbs and roots. Available at Bromarv Summer market
Tenala Cheese
Long-aged cheese and grilled cheese from local milk. Available at Friman’s Shop and markets
REKO Karjaa – Local food circle
Purchase locally produced food on Facebook with weekly pickup
REKO Ekenäs – local food circle
Purchase locally produced food on Facebook with weekly pick up
Market day in Karjaa
Markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 am-2 pm at Köpmansgatan
Market day in Ekenäs
Markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 am-2 pm at Rådhustorget
Konestallet Taproom & Shop
United Gypsies microbrewery offers a wide range of beverages from small breweries
Fiskars Coffee Roastery & Tea Company
Small craft roastery that has become an important part of Raseborg’s coffee culture