Naantali

Naantali has an attractive wooden old town. Colourful old buildings, narrow alleys etc. Most buildings are people's homes so please do not enter the yards.

Literally "Golden Shore", this is the summer residence of the Finnish president. Guided tours Jun–Aug daily except Monday. Tours are very popular and booking in advance required.

Built in 1443–1462, this is the oldest standing structure in the city and among the oldest ones anywhere in Finland. It is also the second largest medieval church in Finland. The crucifix was made in the times of the convent. Outside the church there is still a piece of the stone fence and a well as a remnant of the convent.

Cosy wooden lookout tower built on top of former water tower in the park surrounding the church. Nice view of the marina and the Moomin World. Narrow stairs which are not suitable for disabled.

A small museum in two old wooden buildings. In Humppi house you'll see some archaeological findings and visit their changing exhibition. In Hiilola you will visit a 19th century bourgeois home and their garden as well as more modest Sau-Kallio house. The museum shop in Humppi sell some Naantali themed stuff and books.

Kuparivuori is a hill next to the old town with a sudden, tens of meters high vertical drop down to the Naantalinsalmi strait. No safety equipment so mind your steps! Awesome view towards the sea and marina. Rakkaudenpolku walkway climbs to the hill from Raatihuoneenkatu and Kuparivuorenkatu streets. The walkway's name means Path of Love as back in the 19th century young lovers climbed up here to cuddle as it wasn't socially accepted in public. On top there is also a small WW 2 era aircraft monitoring bunker.

The national housing fair of 2022 was arranged here. These fairs, arranged yearly somewhere in Finland, show visions about future housing in the form of a new neighbourhood; houses and apartments on display are built or bought by their to-be inhabitants, who will move in after the fair. The fair here included 19 detached houses, 5 housing communities and 5 summer cottages. Themes of the fair this time were honouring the local nature (streets follow terrain features, some of the wood is left), living in the nature close to services (dream of Finns, often requiring a car, here there is a bus connection and at least Naantali centre is at biking distance: 5 km), sun power and intelligent energy solutions, and happiness. Interiors aren't on display any more, but the architecture may interest you, and walking the streets in the area is free.

One of Finland's most popular amusement parks, dedicated to Tove Jansson's lovable Moomin characters (huge in Finland and Japan, but not too well known elsewhere) and awarded several times internationally. The blueberry-coloured Moomin House is the main attraction. Hemulen's yellow house is situated next door to the Moomin House. It is also possible to see Moominmama's Doughnut Factory, Fire Station, Pancake Factory, Snufkin's Camp, Moominpappa's boat etc. Visitors may also meet Moomin characters there or the Witch in her cottage. Moomin World isn't a traditional amusement park; some of the paths – and the beach and cliffs off the paths – invite to more quiet contemplation in the spirit of Jansson, if you succeed to get out of the worst crowds. There are many activities and fantasy paths for kids there, e.g. Toffler's Path with Witch's Labyrinth, The Hattifatteners' Cave and The Groke's House. There are also performances in Moomin Theatre Emma. The Moomin Bus (Muumibussi, price €5.80/person) connects directly from/to Turku, while the walk from the ordinary buses (€3/1.50) isn't too long.