Local travel in Naantali

Old Town 

The city of Naantali sprouted next to the Bridgettine Convent. The Old Town is perfect for admiring Finnish wooden architecture. The streets, alleys and buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries are unique features in the Old Town of Naantali. The Naantali Museum is also located in the Old Town.

Föli takes you right to the city centre, or you can hop off at the Naantali Spa stop and walk to the Old Town along the shoreline. You can continue on the trail along the Rakkauspolku trail all the way to the cliffs of Kuparivuori Hill. There are splendid views of the sea and Kultaranta from Kuparivuori.
Bus lines: 6, 7
Nearest stop: Naantali
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Kuparivuori 

Behind the Old Town, the steep walls of Kuparivuori hills rise 25 to 30 metres above sea level. From the top of Kuparivuori, you get amazing views of Kultaranta and over the city.
Bus lines: 6, 7
Nearest stop: Naantali
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Luolalanjärvi 

Naantali’s development into a spa town started with the Viluluoto Spring discovered on the shores of Lake Luolalanjärvi. A nature trail circles around the lake, and there are two birdwatching towers on the shore.
Bus lines: 6, 7
Nearest stop: Rantaruona
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Haijainen Nature Trail in Luonnonmaa

In Haijainen, Luonnonmaa, you can find a 3.5 km nature trail called Silmu, which runs through varying terrain in forest and on rocks. There is a lean-to shelter with barbecue areas along the nature trail, and firewood is already at the campfire site. Haijainen also offers other outdoor activities, such as the disc golf course, fitness trail and outdoor exercise equipment.

Bus lines: N7
Closest stop: Haijaisten kuntokeskus / Haijainen fitness centre

 

Rymättylä Church and Rymättylä Museum

The medieval Church of St. James in Rymättylä is an excellent attraction. Near the church, you can also find the Rymättylä Museum where you can learn more about the life in the archipelago and visit annually changing exhibitions. There is also another interesting historical building and exhibition space next door, Aaholli. Ready for a coffee break and sweet buns? Head to the bakery Tuulisolmu in the centre of Rymättylä!

Bus lines: N2 and N3
Closest stop: Rymättylän kirkonkylä / Rymättylä village

 

Cultural Harbour Röölä, Herring Heritage Center Dikseli and Mill Museum

The museum in Röölä is located in the old mill and a good place to explore the herring traditions of Rymättylä. The harbour also houses the restaurant Röölänranta and the Röölä village committee’s facilities.

Bus lines: N2
Closest stop: Röölä

 

Merimasku Church and Village

The Merimasku Church is a charming church and the sixth oldest wooden church in full-time use in Finland. The church is a walk away from the village of Merimasku, where restaurant Merimaskun Rantamakasiini is located.

Bus lines: N4, N5, N6, 203
Closest stop: Kirkonsalmentie

 

Villivuori nature trail in Merimasku

The 1.2 km path takes you to the Villivuori Hill with a 10-hectare nature reserve at the top. Its attractions include two burial sites from the Bronze Age, mires, ancient shoreline, boulders and majestic cliffs.

Bus lines: On line N2, Leikkisten järvi (Leikkinen lake); on line N8, Vesiorvontie.

 

Kollola Local History Centre

Kollola Local History Centre is a charming collection of historical buildings around a courtyard. The croft has stood in place since the 1700s. Another great attraction is Merimasku's first call centre. The old barn has an exhibition that changes every summer and a summer café.

June 5-19. The Merimasku Theatre performs at the Kollola Local History Centre. This summer, the troupe is performing the play Korppuja ja Kuivakukkia.

Bus lines: N2, N6, 203
Closest stop: Taattistenjärvi

 

Teersalo beach

Swimming is possible on the Teersalo beach, and the service building has showers and a place to have lunch. Teersalo also has restaurants: Wanha Salakuljettaja and Rantaklubi.

Bus lines: 203, N5, N6 and N9

 

Velkua Church

St. Henry's Church of Velkua is a charming church built in the 18th century by the locals. Föli takes you to the Teersalo beach, from where you can continue on a free ferry to the Palva island. The church is located less than a kilometre from the ferry pier. You can also take a bike and ride out to see further island attractions: for example, Cafe Laituri and the restaurant Vaihela.

Bus lines: Föli lines 203, N5, N6 and N9 go to the Teersalo beach.

 

Events in the Naantali Archipelago

In addition to normal Föli traffic, Föli organises additional transportation to events organised in the Naantali archipelago. Buses run approximately once an hour. A more detailed schedule will be available on the Föli website closer to the events.

• 8 June “Silli ja uussi peruni” herring and potato festival, Röölä
• 20 July Jaakonmarkkinat market, Rymättylä Village
• Harvest festival, Röölä

 

Kultaranta’s formal garden; garden is closed due to renovation work, will be opened again for the summer 2025. 

Kultaranta’s garden is one of Finland’s first and best-preserved formal gardens in the architectonic style, which includes, for example, trimmed shrubs and neoclassical garden buildings.
Bus lines: N2, N4, N5
Nearest stop: Kordelininkatu
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