Local travel in Raisio
Alppiruusupuisto
The park is at its best when the hundreds of rhododendrons are in bloom, from late May to mid-June.
Bus lines: 6, 7, 206
Nearest stop: Kirkko
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Hauninen Reservoir
Hauninen Reservoir is an artificial lake built in 1973 with a walking path circling the shore. Along the path, you can find two lean-tos and even a full-size disc golf course.
Bus lines: 220, 221, 300
Nearest stop: Kauppakeskus Mylly
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Vaskipolku
Along the Vaskipolku Trail, you can see sights from the late Iron Age. The trail runs along the banks of Raisio River in the Ihala and Huhko areas.
Bus lines: 6, 7
Nearest stop: Huhko
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Uikkupolku
Raisionlahti Bay is one of the most significant resting and feeding spots for migrant birds in Southwest Finland. The four-kilometre-long Uikkupolku Trail circles the Raisionlahti Nature Reserve along the coastal meadows. There is also a birdwatching tower along the trail.
Bus line: 206
Nearest stop: Kaanaan koulu
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Kullaanpolku
The Kullaa Trail is the most urban route of the Kuhankuono trails: one of the starting points is at the Kerttula sports centre in the town of Raisio. Nevertheless, many parts along the way remain in a natural state, especially in the Kullavuori nature reserve. The Kullaa Trail offers a diverse range of landscapes, including river views and beautiful farm scenery.
Bus line: 300, K2, 6, 7 and 7A
Nearest stops: Kerttula school (300, R2), Varppee (6, 7, 7A)
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Playa del Raisio (Hahdenniemi Beach)
Kalasvahantie 30
A pleasant beach in the port of Raisio. The beach is well suited for swimming and spending time with activities such as SUP boarding or relaxing in a beach restaurant or a restaurant ship. In summer 2023, the construction of a beach volley court will be completed in the area. In the winter, you can swim in a hole in the ice and got to sauna or dip in an outdoor hot tub.
Bus lines: 206, R1, R2
Pump track, Alakoululaisenankee
The 36-metre-wide and 48-metre-long track is suitable for cycling, skateboarding or scooting. Both the small and the big are welcome on the track.
Bus lines: 6, 7
Krookila Local Centre
The local centre called Krookilan Wanha Piha is a pleasant trip to the past with its rural curtilage, idyllic buildings and a restaurant. Nearby, you can find a two-storey granary (Luhtiaitta), a retirement lodge (Syytinkitupa) and a windmill (Tuulimylly), but that’s not all. There’s also the Raisio Summer Theatre, a smoke sauna and a shoppe.
Bus lines: 206, 220, 221, R1, R2
Kerttula Sports Centre
Kerttula Sports Centre offers a wide range of sports and exercise opportunities from open-air fields to indoor sports. The frisbee golf course, fitness trail and tennis courts allow exercising in fresh air.
Bus lines: 300, R1, R2
River Raisionjoki
The beautiful nature of River Raisionjoki is suitable for both recreation and hiking and cycling trips. A restoration project to be completed in 2023 aims to restore the natural discharge of the river, improving the ecological status of the river and developing the recreational opportunities in the area.
Buses: 6, 7