Known for its picturesque old town, historic wooden houses, sunny harbor, and relaxed coastal atmosphere, Naantali combines the best of a small town with traditional island life.
Located just a short distance from Turku, you can explore cobbled streets, waterfront restaurants, and cultural sites, as well as enjoy wellness experiences at the Naantali Spa and family-friendly attractions like Moominworld. Naantali is a must-visit destination for travelers exploring the Finnish archipelago.
The beloved fairytale comes to life in Moominworld, where you can meet the Moomin characters and spend a day full of adventures. Suitable for the entire family.
The summer residence of the President of Finland, Kultaranta's beautiful gardens are open to public.
Naantali’s compact harbour area is easy to explore on foot. In summer, it comes alive with boats, people, and a lively guest marina. The harbour is home to excellent restaurants and cafés by the sea.
On each island, you can find things to do for your trip. The president's summer residence, Kultaranta, is in Luonnonmaa island, and the smaller archipelago ring road also passes by this island.
In Rymättylä, you can enjoy the peaceful Finnish countryside with lots of green fields and winding country roads. Rymättylä is also home to the world's largestunderground smoke sauna. The small archipelago ring road passes through, and M/S Östern to Nauvo and Seili leaves from the Hanka harbour in Rymättylä.
The municipality of Merimasku, a popular summer vacationing spot fof Finns, is partly on this island. If you take a 15-minute detour from the route in Merimasku, you’ll find Louhisaari Manor, a Late Renaissance palace where you can experience the life of a 17th–19th century aristocratic family in Finland.
Velkua is a beautiful archipelago village in Naantali, consisting of 300 islands of which nine are inhabited all year round. Here, you can spend an idyllic night in the Archipelago Hotel Vaihela.
The view from Kuparivuori cliffs makes this a popular picnic spot among locals.
The sound of the waves is great for mindfullness.
The Herrankukkaro smoke sauna can accommodate 124 people.
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Cliffs of Kuparivuori Hills
The Naantali islands are also reachable by bus from Naantali city centre. By car, it takes you about 40 minutes to drive all the way to Rymättylä. Ferry crossings are on the way, no need to book in advance.