Most reviewed Points of Interest & Landmarks in Southwest Finland
4.5Naantali Old Town(179 reviews) - attractive local town Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Though small, Naantali is worth going. This small local town is quiet but beautiful. You can spend an hour or so walking along the coastline, enjoying the marvellous sight. Otherwise take a short break in the park or in one of the restaurants, while waiting for the sunset.See more..
4.0Naantali Church(63 reviews) - Very beautiful and peaceful Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
As we walked the path from the Naantali Spa and Resort we started to see the church peak through the tree branches. I'm thankful our visit was in the spring before the tree leaves bloomed because it made for some beautiful photography of the church. It was so peaceful that we spent at least an hour wandering around the church and cemetery taking some great photographs and enjoying the atmosphere. The church wasn't open the first day we were there so we made a point of coming back when it was open. I wish we could have heard the pipe organ play but at least we got to see it. The inside is huge for a large congregation and absolutely breathtaking. See more..
4.5Archangel Michael's church(59 reviews) - More prettier than the cathedral Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
A bit on the edge of the inner city but worth the walk. Beautiful inside and out, some decorative features See more..
Mathildedal is an idyllic ironworks from 1850s. Today it is a home for tourism and culture.We offer a variety of occasions and services thoughout the year: hotel, restaurant, café, shops, exhibitions, guided tours, theater, concerts and other events.Old factory buildings, friendly service and the park-like surroundings near the sea offer experiences, harmony and rugged beauty for all senses.See more..
4.5Louhisaari Manor(30 reviews) - Very pleasant Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks
After belonging to the Fleming family since the 15th century, Louhisaari was in 1795 bought by the Mannerheim family, which owned it until 1903. The Marshal of Finland C. G. E. Mannerheim was born at Louhisaari in 1867. The main building dates from 1655 and is one of the rare examples of palatial architecture in Finland. The festive floor and the service floor are in 17th-century style and furnished to match. The middle floor, where the actual living quarters were, was modernised during the 18th and 19th centuries, and the rooms in this part of the castle reflect the interior-decoration styles of that time. The castle is surrounded by an English landscape park. The main building of Louhisaari Manor was opened to public on 1st of June 1967. Louhisaari Manor is located on the southwest coast of Finland 30 km North of Turku. Louhisaari is now closed but we are open again from May 15th 2016.See more..
4.0Kultaranta Garden(27 reviews) - 12 presidents' guided tour of the Summer Residence of the President of Finland. Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks • Gardens
There are guided tours of the gardens and estate everyday in the summer - but this 'the 12 presidents' is a special tour to commemorate Finland's 100 years of independence. The tour is on Wednesdays only - at 1pm - and available in Finnish, Swedish and English.(13€) It was really interesting and informative - with snippets of information about each of the presidents and their time at the summer residence. No need to book ahead - and groups are divided to be 35people or less. Note the gardens are open to the public (free) on Friday evenings 6-8pm only.See more..
4.5Nagu Church(25 reviews) - A medieval church with a rare 18th century organ Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
Nagu church is a beautiful medieval, gothic style stone church, the building of which dates back to the early 15th century. The church has been dedicated to St Olaf, a 10th century Norwegian king who became the most popular saint in the Nordic countries in the middle ages. Originally this was a Catholic church but since reformation it has been the church of the Evangelican-Lutheran congregation of Nagu. Nagu church has the largest and the only restorated 18th century organ in Finland. Other things to pay attention to are the painting by the first professional Finnish artist, R. W. Ekman, in the small chapel on the west side of the church, the glass paintings of saints Olaf and Erik and the primitive paintings in the ceiling. Nagu church is located in the centre of the Nagu village, right beside the Archipelago Ringroute and just about 400 meters from the Nagu guest harbour, so it is convenient to reach by car, bike, bus or boat. There is plenty of parking space beside the church.See more..
4.5ArtBank(19 reviews) - Great Salvador Dali exhibition Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
Great exhibition to visit. This was like a guided tour with excellent presentation by the owner. We spent almost two hours here and enjoyed all the time. I can warmly recommend this to anyone.See more..
An old stone church, one of the prettiest in Finland. Worth a visit if you are into churches. Most likely quieter during the winter months.See more..
3.5Kakola(15 reviews) - Feeling of luxury (if you skip the breakfast) Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Feeling of luxury….in a prison! Very nicely decorated and remodeled hotel. Our hotel room seemed to consist of three original cells. We loved the big and comfy bed, luxurious bath, big tv, small balcony and usb ports above the bed. Additional mirror in the room would have been nice. I also missed an outlet for my flatiron in the bath. Excellent service. Only big minus was the breakfast—unacceptable! Ham tasted like cling wrap, salmon did not get refilled, bacon was cold, karelia pies were hard as rock, juice was bitter and cappuccino was even more bitter. Wine bar seemed very cozy but did not have the time to enjoy it.See more..
4.5Korpo Church(14 reviews) - Korpo church with many specialities Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
Here is a church which you wiill not find anything alike in the rest of Finland, the choirway in the front of the church is an remaine from the catholic time. The church has also some statues and a nice looking votiveship. The St George staty and the St Olav staty id great. Also the paintings on the wall with good and eveil figures are interesting.See more..
Nice place, diverse pieces by various artistes. A little place consisting of only 1 big room (for the 8 euros entry fee) but surprisingly high quality art pieces. We particularly liked the watercolors if all local birds by month of appearance in the country.See more..
5.0Ruukin Kehraamo ja Puoti(5 reviews) - Fantastic place Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Farms
Mathildedal Ironworks village is located in coastal area in southwest Finland next to Teijo National Park. Mathildedal is an idyllic village with lots of fascinating stories from the ironmills history, a special downshifting lifestyle with lots of outdoor activities and local fresh food from surrounding countryside. The area provides memorable nature experiences. You can experience the authentic milieu and the Finnish lifestyle. The area is situated by the sea and it is also a gateway to the Finnish archipelago.See more..
3.5Korpo Weather Radar(5 reviews) - Great views across Korpo! Points of Interest & Landmarks
Korpo Weather Radar is a working C-Band Doppler radar, one of only 7 such weather radars in Finland. It has been operating since 1997. It measures the weather coming in from the Baltic and the Bothnian sea and reports back to the Finnish meteorology institute (ilmatieteenlaitos). The weather radar is open in the summer time to tourists. It costs a couple euros to go up the tower which you buy from the gift shop/cafe at the bottom. It is set on the highest point on the island of Korpo at 61 metres above sea level and the tower itself is almost 30 metres high. Once you climb the tower, the views are spectacular. It is not for people with Vertigo however as the platform you stand on at the top is see-through!See more..
4.0Kuparivuori(4 reviews) - Scenic spot at Kuparivuori Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
Right next to the old town lies Kuparivuori rocks which are copper colored in the evening sun. To the scenic rocks leads the path of love. From the Kuparivuori rocks can see the islands and the archipelago starting from the coast. From the rocks can also see to the summer residence from Finlands president. The view is stunning in the sunsets when the sky and the water are colored in the warm pink and orange colors.See more..
A very welcoming harbour with plenty if room for yachts. The sauna can be booked for private sessions and was great, with wooden steps down into the cove for cooling off. Lovely smoked fish was available and was delicious. The harbour was recommended to us by a family we met as being one of their favourites, and it lived up to the mark. See more..
5.0Houtskär Church(1 review) - Beautiful wooden church built in the 18th century. Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Cemeteries • Churches & Cathedrals
The picturesque wooden church of S:t Maria, built in 1703, is home to the parish of Houtskar. Take a moment to enjoy the calm inside the church, then take a stroll through the graveyard where generations of Houtskar's past lay buried. Please pay attention and respect the functions (funerals, christenings..) taking place in the church. No bikes allowed.See more..
4.0Raision Kaupungintalo(1 review) - Meillä oli tiehoitokunnan perustava kokous Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Government Buildings Meillä oli tiehoitokunnan perustava kokous. Talo on hieman vanhahtava ja kulunut vähän niin kuin kaupunki itsekinSee more..
