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Town in Ostrobothnia, Finland
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Närpes (Finnish: Närpiö) is a largely Swedish-speaking farming town in Ostrobothnia, Finland. Närpes is the "Tomato Capital" of Finland. It includes a significant archipelago, much of which is protected as the Kaldonskär–Södra Björkön shore protection programme and the Närpes archipelago Natura 2000 area. There are also many smaller nature reserves.
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It was built in medieval times, but enlarged over the centuries. The current look is from the late 19th century. It is surrounded by over 150 small log houses, which were built as stables so local people travelling all the way to Sunday church could keep them safe.
Church built 1783.
Open air museum area with over 20 historical houses to discover allowing a great insight into 19th-century countryside life. Step inside a traditional country shop, learn about wedding traditions and don't miss the pharmacy museum.
Church built 1875–1878, when Övermark became an independent parish (since 2014 a chapel of Närpes).
Island in the Natura 2000 area of the outer archipelago. Jetty and anchorage, nature trail, sauna. The former coast guard station is now a rental cabin (see Sleep below). The sturdier southern pier has a voluntary fee. The nature is fragile, be respectful.
Beach, miniature golf, beach volley, SUP rental etc. Summer restaurant (Restaurang Seaside). Occasional dances and other events. Marina.
Lunch buffet and catering services.
Grill fare; soft ice in summer.
Greenhouse restaurant. Lunch in season, lunch or dinner for groups (and those timing with groups).
Pizzeria.
Store. Also lunch.
Vietnamese restaurant.
Lifestyle shop with café in a 19th-century building with garden. Private museum. Clothes and interior design.
Ice cream of the local Närpes glassfabrik.
Bakery. Café.
Former coast guard station with capacity for 20–25 persons in four bedrooms. Also a small cottage four two, without kitchen. Carry out your waste. Rowing boat at disposal. Sauna is included, but other visitors to the island must be allowed to use it too. Use own linens or sleeping bags.
Summer hotel (Jun–Jul) in student apartments.
Cottages. Own kitchen, shower, beach and rowing boat. Electricity. Available year round, in summer week-by-week only.
Cottages and camping. Beach, sauna, barbecue site, hiking trail. Toilets, showers and kitchen in separate buildings.
Cottage at a Christian camp centre.
By bus
Buses from Vaasa and Pori stop in Närpes, as does the Flixbus service from Warsaw via Helsinki and Turku to Vaasa. Ingsva has some regional routes.
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