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Jussarö
Walking Tour (approx. 1 h)
Enjoy the guided tour on the island which is famous for its lighthouse
and iron ore. This island was opened to tourism
in summer 2005.
Before that it was controlled by the Finnish
Armed Forces.
Tammisaari
Walking Tour (approx. 1 h)
Tammisaari is a green town in the archipelago, situated on the
southernmost point of Finland. The atmosphere
of the town is
idyllic and peaceful, yet it offers rich
cultural choice and good services. During the
walking tour
you will visit eg.
the wooden old town.
Jurmo
A Gem in the Finnish Archipelago (approx. 2 h)
The Island of Jurmo in the outer archipelago is the largest of a number
of islands which belong to the magnificent
Salpausselkä ridge,
one of the biggest territorial moraines in
Northern Europe stretching from Karelia in the
east
to the Hanko area
in southwest Finland. This 5 km long barren
island, with an unusual plant life, is mentioned
in a
document as early
as 1270. No trees grow on Jurmo, save a small
number of planted pines and few birches and
alders in a marsh.
Jurmo is now part of the South western
Archipelago National Park.
Utö
The oldest Lighthouse Point in Finland (approx. 1,5 h)
The most southern inhabited island in Finland lies far away from the
mainland. The rugged nature, spectacular
landscape and
inhabited village community are part of the
uniqueness of this island. From there you can
view the
Baltic Sea. The
island has a pilot station, a defense fort and
the oldest place for the lighthouse in Finland.
The new
lighthouse was
rebuilt in 1814. The lighthouse chapel is its
specialty. The island has some historical
memorials and
a harbour. The
museum of local history and culture tells about
the life of lighthouse guards, pilots and
soldiers.
Kökar
Finland's Southernmost Commune (approx. 3 h)
Kökar is the unique archipelago community, where the sea is always close
at hand. The rocks are barren and there
is practically no
forest. It is indeed a magnificent sea-washed
and wind-swept island. Kökar has a rich and
colorful
history. The first
inhabitants were sealers who settled at
Otterböte approx. 100 B.C. During the 15th
century a
Franciscan
monastery was founded on Hamnö. This place
became a spiritual and cultural centre of the
entire
archipelago.
Kökar's museum of local history and culture
gives a wonderful insight into times gone by.
Kökar today
is a vital
archipelago community. Shipping, tourism and the
commune employ most of the inhabitants. At
Karlby
harbour you will
have some free time.
Nauvo
Walking Tour (approx. 1 h)
This idyllic archipelago village is a very popular place to visit,
especially with private boats. The Finnish
archipelago is a
desirable place for
summer houses and Nauvo is one of the favorite
areas. You will have a guided tour in the
village,
visit the grey
stone church and see a small exhibition of
ships’ models. There are also handicraft shops
with unique
products made in the
archipelago.
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