Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Finland's West Coast and Archipelago are full of picturesque destinations and a range of cultural features.
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Tour the Finnish West Coast for a Summer You’ll Never Forget!
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST
Finland’s West Coast is scattered with cities, villages and islands that come to life in the summer. Coastal lifestyle, wooden old towns and countless events charm both locals and visitors. Tour the west coast for festivals, sun, sandy beaches, lighthouse islands and a whole lot more.
Turku: Ruisrock 6th – 8th July
Held since 1970, Ruisrock is a modern classic taking place in the beautiful Ruissalo area of Turku. Beach, park, and good times with around 60 Finnish and international artists taking the stage.
Ruisrock
More in Turku: Walk the banks of the river Aura and try its numerous floating restaurants and bars.
Turku Touring
Rauma: Lace Week 21st – 27th July
THE happening in Rauma. Originally a celebration of handicrafts and lace-making, Lace Week today is a week-long festival with a range of family friendly cultural events for all tastes. However, don’t bring your kids to the Night of Black Lace, which results in a bar crawl by the end of the night.
More info: leila.stenfors@rauma.fi, mika.koivula@rauma.fi
Visit Rauma
More in Rauma: Old Rauma is the largest unified wooden town in the Nordic countries and a Unesco World Heritage Site. Some buildings date back to the 17th century. Definitely worth a visit.
Old Rauma
Naantali: Moominworld 9th June – 26th August
Meet the beloved Moomin characters on their very own island Moominworld. Built almost 20 years ago, it has become a staple among summer destinations in Finland.
Moominworld
More in Naantali: Naantali is a summer town if there ever was one. A wooden Old Town, beautiful gardens, cafés and boutiques make it truly idyllic. Not convinced? Check with the Finnish president, whose official summer house Kultaranta (Gold Shore) is in Naantali. Visit the garden that is open for visitors.
Visit Naantali
Pori: Pori Jazz, Pori, 14th – 22nd July
Finland’s premier jazz festival sees its 47th edition this year. Performers include D’Angelo and Jools Holland among others. Pori Jazz Kids is in full swing 14th – 18th July.
Pori Jazz
More in Pori: Yyteri is located just outside Pori, and is famous for its long sandy beach, nearby Reposaari wooden house district, Kallo lighthouse island, and more.
Yyteri
Tips along the way:
- Kylmäpihlaja Lighthouse outside Rauma is now a hotel and restaurant
- Tour the archipelago on a bicycle in Kemiö, an hour’s drive from Turku
- Cruise the archipelago from Turku to Naantali
- Tour the West Coast by car. Distances are short and the scenery is lovely. See the following for car rental options:
webcarhire.com
finlandrentalcars.com
rentalcargroup.com
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Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Finland's West Coast and Archipelago are full of picturesque destinations and a range of cultural features.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Finland's West Coast and Archipelago are full of picturesque destinations and a range of cultural features.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Finland's West Coast and Archipelago are full of picturesque destinations and a range of cultural features.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Finland's West Coast and Archipelago are full of picturesque destinations and a range of cultural features.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Finland's West Coast and Archipelago are full of picturesque destinations and a range of cultural features.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST In Yyteri, it's hard to believe you're as far up north as Finland.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST In Yyteri, it's hard to believe you're as far up north as Finland.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST In Yyteri, it's hard to believe you're as far up north as Finland.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Jazz swings the night away in central Pori after celebrations in the festival area quiet down. This time performers take the stage on boats.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Pori Jazz celebrates its 50th birthday in a couple of years and is as popular as ever - thanks to world-class performers year after year.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST The Naantali Spa is a popular wellness resort in a beautiful location.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Meet the beloved Moomin characters on their very own island Moominworld.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Meet the beloved Moomin characters on their very own island Moominworld.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Meet the beloved Moomin characters on their very own island Moominworld.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Meet the beloved Moomin characters on their very own island Moominworld.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST The Kylmäphlaja Lighthouse has been converted into a hotel and restaurant.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST The Kylmäphlaja Lighthouse has been converted into a hotel and restaurant.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST The Kylmäphlaja Lighthouse has been converted into a hotel and restaurant.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Old Rauma is the largest unified wooden town in the Nordic countries and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Old Rauma is the largest unified wooden town in the Nordic countries and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Old Rauma is the largest unified wooden town in the Nordic countries and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Old Rauma is the largest unified wooden town in the Nordic countries and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Old Rauma is the largest unified wooden town in the Nordic countries and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST Old Rauma is the largest unified wooden town in the Nordic countries and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST The Night of the Black Lace is all about good times in the warm summer night.
Apr 19, 2012 13:49 BST The River Aura divides Turku in two, and the banks are scattered with bars, restaurants and cafés.
