Rauma

Travel Guide
Rauma
Quaint wooden blocks and winding streets entice you to explore old Rauma, with fresh sea air that reminds visitors of the islands surrounding the town.

The old seafaring town of Rauma is an historical gem of Finland’s west coast. In addition to a fun-filled dialect, it is known for the brilliantly preserved Old Rauma district, which has also been selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The sea has always been an integral part of the city's development, so on the Rauma way you should visit the nearby lighthouse and fort islands.

It is worth spending your holidays in Rauma, especially during the summer season, as the city is teeming with life and events. Commence your stay at the lively Old Rauma, where you will find, in addition to the marketplace, dozens of small boutiques and cafés. Walking is the best way to see buildings dating from the 1700s, as well as the individual wooden houses. Participate in Lace Week, held in late July, which hosts a wide range of events in the region and culminates with Black Lace Night.

Each house has a story or two to tell, but most of the area of around 600 houses are used for private purposes, so the traveller can only admire them from the outside. This is why, when wandering around Old Rauma, you should go visit the Kirsti or Marela House. Immerse yourself in the history of these beautifully furnished museum houses which tell the story of the life of bygone days. Old Rauma houses are not just beautiful facades, but through the narrow streets you will get to know modern people's everyday life in historic surroundings.

In the old district, there is also the Holy Cross Church and Alfred Kordelin Chapel, so a city break in Rauma offers attractions for several days. Also check out the Rauma baroque-style Old Town Hall, which tells the history of lace-making. Rauma Art Museum is in the Pinnala property, which is an excellent example of a well-preserved Old Rauma house complex. Also get acquainted with the maritime traditions near the Old Town in the Rauma Maritime Museum.

The history of the Rauma area extends as far back as the Stone Age. While visiting Rauma, it is worth combining a tour to nearby Eura and pay a visit to the Kiukais ancient culture in the Paneli Museum. The stunning Bronze Age Sammallahdenmäki is about 20 kilometres from the centre of Rauma in the former municipality of Lapland. Be astonished by this burial site, which is on the World Heritage site list, and includes, among other things, the almost square Kirkonlaattia and Flute Ruins.

Holidaying in Rauma is not complete if you are only satisfied being a landlubber and do not check out the archipelago. Go by water bus, for example, to theKylmäpihlaja Lighthouse on the island, whose lighthouse is a tower of thrills directly overlooking the sea. Another traveller-friendly island is Kuuskajaskari, which was used by the armed forces during the time of shore cannons, shooting positions and trenches. Today, summer services for holidaying on the island and in the area are available for every occasion.

Rauma is a great summer destination, which is also makes for a delightful winter trip to the Christmas markets, for example. Old Rauma and its surroundings attract those who wise to get acquainted with history throughout the years. So muster the courage and venture into the labyrinthine alleys and corners of the archipelago.

Where to stay in Rauma

Hotelli Vanha Rauma

Old Rauma

If you're spending some time in Old Rauma, Rauma Market Square and Rauma Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Old Rauma
Scandic Rauma
Scandic Rauma
3.5 out of 5
Aittakarinkatu 9, Rauma
The price is P6,676 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
P6,676
per night
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rauma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Rauma Maritime Museum and Vanha ...
7/10 Good! (341 reviews)
"Poor hotel room for the price. Would not stay here again."

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2023

Scandic Rauma
Hotel Raumanlinna
Hotel Raumanlinna
3.5 out of 5
Valtakatu 5, Rauma
The price is P7,190 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
P7,190
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Rauma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rauma Maritime Museum and Rauma ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (476 reviews)
"Older hotel showing some wear nice spot outside to sit"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2023

Hotel Raumanlinna
Hotel Kalliohovi
Hotel Kalliohovi
3.5 out of 5
Kalliokatu 25, Rauma
The price is P6,933 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
P6,933
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Rauma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rauma Maritime Museum and Rauma ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (269 reviews)
"The staff are great and helpful. The hotel is perfectly fine, just a bit shabby/dated (but fine for the price point) - except for the very cool, very modern sauna on the lower floor! It’s extremely well designed, brand new, and no one was using it when I was there which was nice. Location is walkable ..."

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

Hotel Kalliohovi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Forenom Serviced Apartments Rauma
Forenom Serviced Apartments Rauma
3 out of 5
Kaivopuistontie 1, Rauma
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Rauma. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Rauma Maritime Museum and Church of the Holy Cross are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (47 reviews)
Rauma
"Sängyt olivat poikkeuksellisen kapeita, alle 80 cm. Huoneessa oli kuuma yöllä, vaikka ei ollut hellettä. Huoneessa oli viilennin, jota käytimme illalla, mutta se oli niin kovaääninen, että ei voinut käyttää yöllä. Jääkaapissa ja roskiskaapissa oli paha haju, joka ei haitannut lyhyellä oleskelulla. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023

Forenom Serviced Apartments Rauma
Tallitalo - Garage House
Tallitalo - Garage House
3 out of 5
Rengastie 10, Nakkila, Southwest Finland
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Nakkila. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nakkilan Liikuntakeskus and Homestead ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Kiitos, mukava oli yöpyä. Rauhallinen sijainti, kaukana kaikeasta"

Reviewed on May 23, 2019

Tallitalo - Garage House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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