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  Jussarö
  Walking Tour (approx. 1 hr)
  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 hr)
  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 hrs)
  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 hrs)
  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 hrs)
  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 hr)
  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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