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The Beautiful Medieval Chapel Ruins of Lemböte in Åland

About a 20-minute drive from Mariehamn lies the charming ruins of Lemböte Chapel, beautifully situated by the sea in a peaceful forest setting. The medieval chapel has been stylishly restored, and even today summer services and other events are still held there. Visitors can explore the site independently, and although the chapel itself is usually […]

Medieval Majesty Meets Natural Beauty: The Vanajavesi lakeside route in Hämeenlinna

Advert: Visit Hämeenlinna In the landscapes surrounding the medieval Häme Castle, the delightful Vanajavesi lakeside route winds along the shores of Lake Vanajavesi—a must-discover for every visitor to Hämeenlinna city. This 5.7-kilometer (3,5 mi) loop is largely accessible and runs almost the entire way in close proximity to the water, so much so that the […]

This Small Coastal Village Deserves Your Attention: Impressive Ancient Viewpoint and Fine Maritime Nature Trail Await in Pohja

In Commercial Collaboration with Visit Raseborg Nestled by the sea in Raasepori, the small church village of Pohja is an excellent destination for enjoying the winds of the South Finnish coast. We arrived to explore the treasures of Pohja on an October afternoon, as the rain front was receding and the lovely autumn sun was […]

Old Rauma is a must-see destination in Finland and a much-loved classic – what’s it like?

As colourful as a palette, as beautiful as a postcard and as sweet as a wonderful assortment of marshmallows – Old Rauma with its centuries-old wooden houses is all of these things! It’s a place that everyone visiting Finland should visit, no matter what time of year it is. Even in August, when the European […]