Midsummer is a festival of solstice and light in Finland, celebrated this year on June 19–20 2026.
Traditional Finnish Midsummer festivities feature flowers, dancing, bonfires, and relaxing saunas where people traditionally use birch branches. In Raseborg, raising Midsummer poles and visiting Midsummer markets are also important traditions.
In Finland, Midsummer is a major national holiday that it celebrated throughout the country. The holiday is also associated with magic and various beliefs to try to ensure a good harvest or a good marriage.
What does Midsummer in Raseborg have to offer?
Wednesday June 17
The Old Town Association of Ekenäs (Föreningen Gamla stan i Ekenäs) raises a traditional Midsummer pole in the park Lindan , located by Västvallen in the Old Town. Once the pole has been raised, everyone is welcome to join a community picnic from 17:00–19:00, featuring music, games, and dancing around the Midsummer pole for children.
Midsummer market at Baggö Marina between 15:00–19:00. Pizza, waffles, coffee, tea, soft drinks, ice cream, Midsummer hostess gifts, and much more will be available for purchase.
Friday June 19 (Midsummer Eve)
A Midsummer celebration will be held at Raseborg Castle from 15:00–18:00. The festival is organized by the local village association and is free and open to everyone. Activities include live music, the raising of a traditional Midsummer pole, rodeo riding, and sausage grilling.
In Bromarv, you can buy summer delicacies at the Midsummer market from 8:30–13:00.
On Kopparö, Midsummer is celebrated with a traditional football match, sauna, and live music.
In Sandis café, Nicklas Grönholm takes the stage at 21:00, so dust off your dancing shoes and head to Sandnäsudd for a relaxed and fun midsummer evening.
Raseborg tourist information in Raseborgs Museum is closed June 19–20. We provide service again by telephone and e-mail from Monday June 22. The opening hours of shops, cafés and restaurants may also vary during Midsummer, so it is a good idea to check these in advance.
Take a look in the Raseborg’s event calendar for more information about upcoming events during the summer.
We keep our fingers crossed for beautiful midsummer weather, and we wish you all a happy midsummer!
During the summer, Raseborg is filled with a variety of exciting activities to explore and participate in. There is something for everyone, from music events to art exhibitions and sports competitions. Have a look in Raseborg’s event calendar to find events suited for you! Here are some highlights of this summer’s gatherings:
June 6 – Karis Day is celebrated with a folk festival in connection with Karis’ 700th anniversary!
Raseborg’s history takes you to historic ironworks, castles, villages, beautiful architecture, museums, monuments, and living cultural landscapes. There is a wealth of attractions to explore for those interested in history, as well as many opportunities to experience the rich cultural life of the city.
Guided Tours
Get to know the rich history of Raseborg and its fascinating attractions while learning more about the area through a guided tour. Themes may include the Old Town of Ekenäs, the industrial heritage of Fiskars and Billnäs, the Ekenäs Archipelago National Park, or the life and work of Helene Schjerfbeck.
You can also join the following public guided tours:
Raseborg Castle – Knowledgeable guides take you on a journey through the castle’s dramatic and colorful past.
Svartå Manor – Hear fascinating stories about the manor and its surroundings, the triumphs and tragedies of the Linder family, and secrets from times gone by.
Villa Skeppet – The last private residence designed by Alvar Aalto for his friends Göran Schildt and Christine Schildt.
Chappe – A free public guided tour is included with admission. Not available for groups. Check the schedule here.
Fiskars Knife Factory – Guided tours of the beverage production facilities, including beverage tastings (in Finnish).
Museums and Galleries
You can experience the city’s diverse art offerings by visiting our museums and galleries.
The Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale (June 7–August 30) is a recurring art and design event that transforms the historic industrial environment of Fiskars Village into a living exhibition space. At Svartå, the art summer ART26 (July 1–August 2) brings together five Finnish visual artists whose works are spread across different parts of the grounds of Svartå Manor.
At Fiskars Museum, you can learn about the everyday and festive lives of the ironworks community from the 17th century to the present day. New this year is the Locomotive Shed, where visitors can see Finland’s oldest narrow-gauge steam locomotive, Fiskars Pikku-Pässi, in its newly restored appearance, and explore digital content presenting the locomotive and the history of the Fiskars railway. The ceramic museum KWUM in Fiskars is also well worth a visit.
Nature and Archipelago
This summer is perfect for spending quality time in Raseborg’s beautiful nature and the archipelago. You can find versatile possibilities for hiking routes, cycling trips, and visits to Ekenäs archipelago National Park, kayaking and much more.
This summer you can travel to the old mining island Jussarö in the Ekenäs Archipelago National Park by taxi boat m/s Myggen III. The boat departs from the North Harbour in Ekenäs. Check the timetables here and make a reservation by calling +358 (0)400 436 915.
Cycling is a very popular way to spend a holiday, and it is also an environmentally friendly and fun way to get exercise. In Raseborg, you can easily rent city bikes through the Donkey Republic app. There are both long and short cycling routes that wind through historically interesting places. In Fiskars, there are over 60 km of mountain biking trails at the Fiskars Village Trail Center.
A natural summer activity is, of course, a picnic and relaxing at our beaches by both the sea and lakes. If you go a bit further out into nature, you may even be lucky enough to enjoy the beach all to yourself.
Locally Produced
In Raseborg, we value clean, fair, and locally produced food. Here there is an exceptionally dense network of food experts, local producers, and organic farms. At Raseborg’s popular markets, you will find plenty of locally grown and delicious food for the dinner table.
Summer in Raseborg offers excellent restaurants and pleasant cafés. The city’s restaurateurs understand the importance of local ingredients, and they are widely used in many restaurant kitchens and bakeries.
Public Transport
With the public transportation system Bosse, you can affordably get around in Raseborg. Check timetables and plan your route using the travel guide. Bus tickets are easily purchased at R-kioski in Ekenäs, Luckan in Karis or by downloading the free Waltti mobile app.
