2024

EKENÄS ARCHIPELAGO NATIONAL PARK

Parks and gardens

Created in 1989, it extends over 5,000 ha, largely marine - 90% of the surface area -, there are no less than 600 islands and islets. Ornithologists and the simply curious will appreciate it. In addition to a wide variety of birds, deer and, if you are lucky, moose can be seen here. You can hike or go boating or canoeing. Campfires are available for grilling sausages, marshmallows or bivouacking.

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2024

RASEBORG CASTLE

Monuments to visit

Raseborg Castle was built in the 1370s. At that time it was built as the administrative centre of western Uusimaa to supervise navigation and trade in the Gulf of Finland. The heyday of Raseborg dates back to 1450-1460. The castle was abandoned in 1558 and remained deserted for more than 300 years until the first restoration began in the 1880s. Today it is the most important remains of the late 14th century. It is even the only Finnish example of an entirely medieval castle.

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