Kimitoön

The Gate to the Finnish Archipelago Sea
Just two hours from Helsinki or one hour from Turku, you are at the gate to the Finnish Archipeago Sea, the largest archipelago in the world with its 40.000 islands and skerries. For nature lovers, adventure seers and those drawn to village culture, beautiful houses and lighthouses, manors and gardens, the destinations to experience in the area are numerous.

Our top recommendations for the area include:

1. The Coastal Bicyle Route, a 230 km long route connecting numerous islands, four historical ironworks villages and three national parks together, is something every bicycling enthusiast should experience.
2. Bengtskär lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries, reachable by cruises through the beautiful archipelago every day during summers.
3. Kasnäs penisula with its spa hotel, the hub for the ferries to the small island villages and destinations of the area
4. Rosala Viking Centre, the viking village showing how vikings used to live here a thousand years ago
5. The numerous walking trails in the stunning nature of the archipelago and the Archipelago National Park 6. Söderlångvik manor, with its museum, apple gardens

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Coastal Bicycle Route

Outdoor & Sports

The Coastal Bicycle Route, a 230 km long route connecting numerous islands, four historical ironworks villages and three national parks together, is something every bicycling enthusiast should experience.

Bengtskär lighthouse island

Landscapes & Sceneries

The tallest and most fascinating lighthouse in the Nordic countries, with its wartime and lighthouse keeper families' history and location on the border between the beautiful archipelago and open sea. Make a day cruise to Bengtskär from Kasnäs on Kimitoön island or spend a night in the lighthouse which also serves as a small hotel.

Kasnäs Penisula & Spa Hotel

Wildlife & Nature

Kasnäs is the hub for the cruises to the Finnish Archipelago destinations like Bengtskär lighthouse, Örö fortress island, Rosala Viking Centre and island hopping on the numerous archipelago islands. Enjoy the spa hotel, the Källarvinden café with its local delicasies and the sandy beach and nature trails in the vicinity.

Rosala Viking Centre

History & Architecture

The Rosala Viking Centre is a museum and visitor centre with the main mission of depicting the Viking Age history of the archipelago and Finland. Fun for both children and adults, and a must-see for anyone visiting the region!

Högsåra historical pilots' village

Landscapes & Sceneries

Högsåra is a beautiful island, a historical pilots' village and a living archipelago village in the western archipelago of Kimitoön, the Finnish Archipelago Sea. The village's oldest wooden house is from the 18th century. Sandy beaches, red wooden houses, sheep and cattle together form a warm and welcoming environment for visitors interested in archipelago life. To Högsåra you get by a free 12 minutes ferry crossing which runs approximately 10 times a day.