A family city holiday in Rauma: experience the enchanting urban culture and seaside atmosphere
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Rauma invites travellers to enjoy an unhurried and varied summer holiday in the embrace of urban culture and stunning seascape! The whole family will enjoy Rauma, with all the attractions and services nearby – so you can enjoy your holiday at your own pace, without stress.
Experience urban city culture and seaside atmosphere
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Rauma is full of lively café and restaurant culture, art galleries, museums and small boutiques. Old Rauma is the largest coherently preserved wooden town in the Nordic countries and is full of beautiful scenery. Take a stroll through the winding streets of Old Rauma, visit Finland’s narrowest street, Kitukränni, and enjoy the life of yesteryear in streets steeped in history.
The urban atmosphere is an easy way to experience the archipelago; the seafront is within walking distance and along it, around Suvitie Marina Vista and, you can enjoy the maritime atmosphere by walking or cycling along the seafront paths and enjoying a café or restaurant
Kylmäpihlaja lighthouse island and Kuuskajaskari holiday and castle island offer unforgettable nature and archipelago experiences. In addition to admiring the seascapes, you can stay in the archipelago at Kylmäpihlaja lighthouse hotel, the scenic cottages or the new Kuuskajaskari holiday cottages.
Enjoy Rauma with the whole family
Rauma has plenty of activities and events for families with children. Many playgrounds within walking distance, such as the Kipparin Park along the Kanal or the Otanlahti beach area, the beach and the land pool, offer fun activities for the whole day.
There are plenty of museums with interesting things for children to do. At the Maritime Museum, children of all ages can learn about maritime history and navigate an ocean-going vessel. Rauma’s maritime history can be further explored at the Marela and the Kirsti home museum of sailors and craftsmen shipowner’s home
Summer event tips for Rauma:
- The Raumanmeren Juhannus festival brings a diverse line-up of artists and an unforgettable festival atmosphere to Otanlahti beach park on 19-21 June 2025
- The Rauma Lace Week is the heart of Rauma culture, filling the city with events, music and markets from 19–27 July 2025.
- The Chamber Music festival Rauma Festivo -9.8.2025 offers entertainment for classical music lovers in early August.
- The Rauma Blues will fill the city on 14–16 August 2025 with top blues artists and delightful club nights.
- The Blue Sea Film Festival brings a vibrant film culture to the city on 21–24 August 2025.
- The Rauma Sunset Festival will be celebrated on the shores of Otanlahti Bay on 22-23 August 2025 with a line-up of local artists.
Come and experience an authentic and carefree holiday in Rauma – where small moments make a big summer!
Read more: https://kesa.visitrauma.fi/en/
