Tag Archive for: Raseborg

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 […]

Billnäs Ironworks Village is becoming Finland’s hanami paradise – walk there along Åvallen route from the beautiful Pumpviken Park

In a commercial collaboration with Visit Raseborg Hanami is a Japanese cherry blossom festival celebrated when the cherry trees burst into a stunning pink bloom. Billnäs itself, a picturesque ironworks village in Raseborg (Raasepori), approximately an hour’s drive from Helsinki, is reportedly home to the largest concentration of cherry trees in Finland. In a few […]

Break free from daily routines at Mustio – enjoy the cultural milieu of the 230-year-old historic castle and Korpudden’s cliff views

In paid collaboration with Visit Raseborg Article & photos by Johanna Suomela @maisemaonnellinen A short drive from Helsinki, Raseborg is an oasis for the history-fanatic cultural tourist. Travelling to the easternmost village of Raseborg, Mustio, is like teleporting yourself to another reality. Gustav I established Finland’s first ironworks in Mustio in 1561. Today, in this […]

Three ways to rise to new spheres at Raseborg castle

In commercial collaboration with Visit Raseborg Article & photos by Johanna Kleemola @outdoorfamily.fi Sneaking around Raseborg castle on a foggy November night, we might have heard two ghosts playing hide-and-seek in the castle ruins. Had we gone in Mid-July, the arcadian village Snappertuna would have been bustling with medieval markets and wild tournaments. However, our […]

Ekenäs’ serenity and autumn colours are fit for a postcard – only one hour from Helsinki

In commercial partnership with Visit Raseborg Ekenäs old town, a colorful array of quaint houses and passageways, looks like something out of a painting. Given its picturesque appearance and proximity to the nature paradise of Ramsholmen, as well as the reasonable travel time for most Finns, the area is surprisingly quiet outside of the summer […]

Let the autumnal peace and quiet inspire you – Welcome to the beautiful paddling route from Mustio to Billnäs

In commercial partnership with Visit Raseborg I had been eagerly looking forward to my paddling trip in Billnäs cultural landscape. The morning arrived very cold, and my car windows were covered by frost. Luckily, the weather forecast promised us a beautiful day with sunny intervals. I started my drive towards the Billnäs ironworks where I […]

Ekenäs Archipelago National Park is a summer paradise on the southern coast of Finland – here are its most delightful parts

In commercial partnership with Visit Raseborg The sea always offers a sense of timelessness , and islands are a great place for adventure. Ekenäs Archipelago National Park is a genuine treasure trove, with sheltered harbors offering a safety net for seafarers. And the island of Jussarö, where mining used to be carried out, is the […]

The Antskog Ironworks in Raasepori – a historical idyll by the river

In commercial partnership with Visit Raseborg Article by Johanna Suomela The Antskog Ironworks is a scenic and historical site few people know about in Raasepori, only about an hour’s drive from Helsinki. The picturesque ironworks reveals its beauty to an adventurer who appreciates its history and approaches the idyll discreetly and with respect for its […]

Billnäs ironworks is now 380 years old – the beautiful village is a great destination for a summer trip

In commercial partnership with Visit Raseborg Billnäs is a significant part of Finland’s industrial history. The beautiful ironworks milieu may still be experiencing a moment of peace from a bigger tourist rush, but the village is coming to life thanks to the hard work of the ironworks’ new owner. In 2019, we cycled over the […]

One of the most beautiful hiking areas in Raseborg hides among the reed beds and hazel groves – hiking on the trails of lake Lepinjärvi at dawn

In commercial cooperation with Visit Raseborg Article by Johanna Suomela Another world surprisingly close to the busy highway no. 25, and beyond the grain fields, awaits the curious hiker who is hungry for new experiences. Encircled by the reed beds, Lake Lepinjärvi is a paradise for birds, providing memorable experiences in nature in historical surroundings. […]