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Finland’s west coast differs from the rest of Finland in its landscapes. This is a flat land of agricultural fields. Instead of lakes and forests, the scenery is marked by the sea and rivers, traditional farmhouses standing in the fields, and idyllic wooden towns.

The west coast extends in terms of travel from Rauma in the south to Oulu in the north. Almost all the interesting sights are right along the coast, although there are a few attractions inland as well.

Old Rauma – Explore Finland’s Best-Preserved Wooden Town

Let’s keep this simple: Old Rauma is utterly charming. It’s not just one of Finland’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites — it’s in a league of...
Hamina Finland

Welcome to Hamina — Finland’s roundest little secret

There aren’t many towns in the world built in a perfect circle. Hamina is one of the rare few. Its street plan is like...
Turku Finland

Welcome to Turku — Where History Meets Youthful Spirit

Turku may be Finland’s oldest city, but it just might be the country’s youngest at heart. This small big city bursts with an unexpectedly...
Pietarsaari Finland

Finland’s West Coast – Feel the Charm of the Wooden Towns

I feel like I've stepped into another time, a fairy-tale place. The houses are wooden and colorful, the streets cobbled. Each house is unique,...
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Finland’s Archipelago – Island Hopping in Southwest Finland

Such is a perfect day in the Finnish archipelago. You hop on a bike and pedal along the scenic archipelago road. The sea sparkles...