Raseborg is not a fully integrated city, but rather a consolidation of several settlements that was established in 2009 . and named after the medieval castle of the 15th century . Today's center of Raseborg - the town of Ekenes (in Finnish - Tammisaari) . The largest Swedish municipality in the country Raasepori (this is the Swedish name of the city where almost 70% of the inhabitants speak this language) is in a good tourist place . It stands half way between Turku and Helsinki and also almost in the south of the country . Pride of Raseborg - national park and the Ekeneas archipelago, a place of amazing silence, beauty and peace .

Ekeneas as a settlement - in all senses the center of the present Raseborg. It was founded by King Gustav Vasa in 1546, with the expectation that Ekenez will be able to compete with the Hanseatic Reval (Tallinn). This did not happen, but the names of the city streets still remind of his past: for example, tourists can walk, for example, through the streets of Tkach, Glover, Grebenshchik or the Hatter.

The streets of Ekhenes were for the most part spontaneously laid on the spot of animal trails, without any urban planning. One of the oldest pedestrian streets in the country, Kungsgatan, you can go to the market square (trading days - Wednesday and Saturday). The old part of the city is stretched along the coast, and here it is most lively in the summer. There is a summer restaurant on the pier, and there are quite good beaches in Ekenas and nearby - a sandy city, a rocky island on the island of Höggolmen and even a dog house near Vastvallen.

How to get to Raseborg

The easiest way is from Helsinki by car (just under 100 km). In addition, buses from the airport of Vantaa, Hanko (journey time about half an hour) and Turku (transfer to Salo, travel time - about 2 hours) run every day in Raseborg.

Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Raseborg

Raseborg Castle is only partially preserved, but still the Finns are proud of it, considering it one of the most beautiful and oldest in the country. The first written mention of the castle dates back to 1378. Organized excursions are organized around the castle, and miniature golf courses and playgrounds are provided on the territory. In summer, theater performances take place at the castle walls, and inside it there are July tournaments with the battles of horse knights, foci, fire shows and medieval fair.

Manor and park Svarto - pearl of Raseborg . The wooden mansion was built in the late 18th century, and in its architecture traced features neoclassicism and rococo . The interior of the building retained several beautiful rarities: paintings, tile stove, hand-painted wallpaper, statue of the goddess Diana . The estate was also stopped by the Russian emperors Alexander I and Alexander III, and the interior to Orolevskaya bedroom still looks authentic . In the landscape park, too, there is something to see - sculptures, a pavilion by the river, an old bridge, a neo-Gothic terrace - and on it tourists are driven with an hour excursion .

The seven main towns that make up Raseborg are in the church, the oldest of which dates back to the 13th century, and only one is younger than the 18th century . One of the The oldest wooden bell in Finland belongs to the church qui in the Tenala, built in the period 1200-1300 gg . In the church itself you can see medieval wall murals, coat of arms of nobility and other antiquities . And the church in Snappertun, built in 1686 ., is considered to be the oldest wooden cruciform church in all the region . Its current appearance differs somewhat from the original one, but the original form is reminiscent of the ceiling lamp and painting .

Ekeneas Archipelago consists of a number of islands with houses where local people rest in the summer . Although, of course, not all 1,300 islands of the national park, which is the archipelago, serve only " dacha "to the targets . Tourists can see the old Ryodyan fishing farm, visit the Saturday market in the village of Bromarv, or simply take a stroll along the road from the city to Hoegholmen . On the island of Scorlandet is the" best tourist harbor - 2012 ", Sommarostrand, where all year round for shoppers, a shop and a restaurant are open, and at the pier they sell smoked fish . On the island of Yussaro, travelers can climb the tower of the old coastal station to admire the entire archipelago from the heights .

Surroundings of Raseborg

Karis Town is located 18 km from the center of Raseborg, right on the road to Lokho . It is famous for several attractions, including "small Italy" - a quarter built by the main architect of Helsinki Eckelound in a characteristic style . In addition, near Kariys, in Grubbaka, you can see the ruins of the late Middle Ages, and in Brobak - and the Iron Age . Yes, and in the center of Carisa, in Kroggardsmalmen, traces of the Stone Age settlements were found . Finally, very close to Kariys there is Lake Lappeprest where the lovers of ornithology will have a great time .

The master village of Fiskars is 25 km away north of Raseborg . In For several centuries here melted and forged metal . After the factories were stopped, the village became a sort of artisan and art center . Today, on the main street Fiskars there are still old buildings: mill, barn, glass-blowing workshop, smithy . In them exhibitions of objects of arts and crafts and other handmade are held . An interesting and centuries-old clock tower in the upper part of the main street, decorated with wood carving, with beautiful baroque clock Connie . Around the tower are concentrated cafes and benches . Another curious place is the Square of Masters that at the end of Okerraden Street, built up with notable red houses .