Old Rauma
Vanha Rauma
One of Northern Europe's best-preserved wooden old towns, a World Heritage district of more than 600 colorful wooden houses.
Old Rauma lies about 90 km north of Turku. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1991. About 600 colorful wooden houses from the 18th and 19th centuries line its medieval lanes, and people still live here and shops still operate. Sights include the Holy Cross Church, the Marela House museum (the former home of a sea captain), the old town hall, and workshops that make traditional Rauma lace. Walking the district is free, and the museums are open in summer. From Turku it takes about 1.5 hours by bus or car, making it ideal for a half-day or full-day trip.
Opening hours
Districts open all day; museum hours per official website
Nearby sights
- Louhisaari Manor
- Moomin World
- Kultaranta
- Naantali Old Town
- Ruissalo
- Seili Island
- Turku Castle
- Forum Marinum