Construction in Old Rauma
Attractions
Renovation Centre Tammela
The Tammela House presents the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the restoration activities of Old Rauma. In Tammela, events related to world heritage and architectural heritage are organised, as well as various cultural events. Tammela has a workshop, a spare parts bank for old building parts and, in the summer, a red paint factory.
Construction management
Measures affecting the built environment and buildings are almost always subject to authorisation. In Old Rauma, the World Heritage value of the site must also be taken into account.
The management of the construction of Old Rauma and the management of the World Heritage site and World Heritage grants are handled through a multi-stakeholder approach.
Regulations
The land use and building regulations govern land use and construction. For excavations on private land, there is a guideline issued by the National Board of Antiquities.
Old Rauma repair grants
Special feature of Old Rauma
The objectives for the protection, construction and development of Old Rauma are defined in the town plan. A special body for Old Rauma has been set up to guide the implementation of the land-use plan, which must be consulted on projects requiring a permit.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Old Rauma Foundation
The purpose of the Old Rauma Foundation is to preserve the culturally and historically valuable buildings of Rauma’s Old Town and its original milieu.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Old Rauma is the largest coherently preserved timber town in the Nordic countries. It is still the heart of the city, where people live, work, trade and play in a historic environment all year round. The 29-hectare site of Old Rauma has more than 600 buildings, most of which are owned by private individuals. The population of Old Rauma is around 800.
Buildings of Old Rauma
Explore the enchanting buildings of Old Rauma
and their history.