Rauma Highlights Of Finnish Culture And Natural Beauty
Just a day trip away from Stockholm and Helsinki, Rauma is a town with unique cultural importance. Founded in 1442, this town of 40,000 inhabitants is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Rauma is also the Finland's lace-making capital; a thriving lace-making tradition is one of the town's specialities.
The jewel in the crown of Finland's third oldest town is the wooden town centre of Old Rauma. The largest of its kind in Scandinavia, Old Rauma dates back to Finland's Middle Ages. With its markets, arts and crafts centres and cafés, this idyllic environment was chosen as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991. Today the 30 hectare area is vibrant town centre with a number of specialist shops as well as important historic and artistic attractions. Old Rauma and its surroundings were chosen as Finland's town centre of the year 2009.
Rauma's other internationally recognised cultural treasure is Sammallahdenmäki - the first (and currently the only) archaeological site in Finland to be included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. This impressive site of around 36 graves and burial cairns dates from the Finnish Bronze Age (1500-500 BC) and is set in beautiful forest surroundings. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1999.
With its beautiful parks and scenery, Rauma is also known as a picturesque seaside town. Arriving in the city by sea is an experience in itself, and the natural, historic beauty of the Rauma coast and archipelago form a central part of the new Bothnian Sea National Park.
Shore Excursions
Rauma And Its Two World Heritage Sites duration: 4 hours
Experience history at Rauma's UNESCO World Heritage sites - the vibrant wooden town centre of Old Rauma and the Sammallahdenmäki Bronze Age burial site. The guided tour takes visitors to both World Heritage sites and introduces their historic significance and value today.
World heritage Sammallahdenmäki
Rauma's other internationally recognised cultural treasure is Sammallahdenmäki in Lappi - the first (and currently the only) archaeological site in Finland to be included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. This impressive site of around 36 graves and burial cairns dates from the Finnish Bronze Age (1500-500 BC) and is set in beautiful forest surroundings, less than half an hour's drive from the town centre. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1999.
Art, Lace And Handicrafts In Old Rauma duration: 3 hours
Old Rauma offers visitors fascinating history and surroundings as well as a number of art and handicrafts experiences. The guided walking tour of Old Rauma introduces visitors to the Rauma Art Museum, which exhibits works by local and international artists. The art museum is in a 200 year old building, which is Rauma's oldest privately owned stone building. The guided tour also visits a Rauma artist's workshop and a lace shop.
Vuojoki Mansion - The Magnificent Mansion House By C. L. Engel duration: 3 hours
Witness the magnificence of the mansion designed by C.L. Engel, its surroundings and what life was like in a 19th century mansion. The Empire style mansion in Eurajoki is among the finest examples of architectural art in Finland. The guided tour takes visitors around the mansion, where they learn something of its history and experience the mansion atmosphere. The guided tour is finished off with a buffet lunch at the mansion restaurant.
Archipelago Excursion To The Coming National Park And Kylmäpihlaja Lighthouse Island duration: 3.5 hours
Enjoy a trip out to sea, around the archipelago and areas that will soon form part of the new Bothnian Sea National Park. During the trip you will learn about the diverse nature of the national park and its history. Learn about the wildlife and birds on the beautifully desolate Kylmäpihlaja Island and see the magnificent scenery from the lighthouse tower. An island-themed lunch or coffee break is then enjoyed in the restaurant of the lighthouse hotel.
How Paper Is Made - A Visit To Upm-Kymmene Paper Mills duration: 2.5 hours
The paper industry is one of Finland´s key economic strengths. See how high-quality paper for magazines is made in one of Europe´s largest paper factories, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's paper mills.
How The Finns Live duration: 3 hours
Take a peek into daily life in Finland by visiting a few homes in Rauma. People at different stages of their lives and living in different types of homes tell visitors of their lives, routines and homes. The artistic home (museum) of the factory-owning Lönnströms is full of antiques and fine art collected by the family, and visitors experience their 1940s home and lifestyle. The visits finish with coffee and something nice at the café.
Port Information
| Pilot station | West Coast VTS | Meeting point | North Entrance N 61°10'5'' E 21°15'3'' |
| South Entranc | N 61°07'5'' E 21°10'4'' | VTS | +358 204 48 6645 |
| Finnish Chart | Chart 41 or BA Chart 3415 Admiralty Pilot NP 20 | Fairway channel | Width water level 120m |
| Distance | South 14NM, draught 10m North 7NM, draught 7,5m |
Tide | No |
| Time restrictions | No | Air draught | No restriction |
| Ice period | December 15th - April 15th | Port open | 24h whole year |
| Berth | Severals, Nr.7 190m and draft 10m | Height of quay | 2.2m |
| Anchorage | Just outside the harbour Max allowed vessel L 250m, D 10.0m Max allowed vessel L 250m, D 10.0m |
Port charges | According to tariff |
| Tugs | Yes | Bunker | Yes |
| Garbage disposal | Yes | Ships handler | Yes |
| Customs/Immigration | Yes | Website | www.portofrauma.fi |
Public Information
| Local population | 40 000 | Taxi | Yes |
| Coaches | Yes | Guide service | Yes |
| Shopping | Town center, 2km | Emergency | Hospital |
| Airport | 90km to Turku Airport | Contact | +358 2 834 3512 pekka.oivanen@rauma.fi matkailu@rauma.fi |
| Website | www.rauma.fi www.visitrauma.fi |
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