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Things to see in Rauma (Finland): 14 places and when to go
Rauma is a town in Finland, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), History (4), Nature (3). The best known are Sammallahdenmäki, Old Rauma and Church of the Holy Cross, Rauma. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 61.1305, 21.5217
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · History (4) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 208 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rauma
The places in and around Rauma, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- SammallahdenmäkiBronze Age archaeological site in Rauma, Finland14 km
- Old RaumaOld town of the city of Rauma, Finland532 m
- Church of the Holy Cross, RaumaChurch building in Rauma, Finland518 m
- Liinmaa CastleHistory11 km
- Eurajoki ChurchChurch building in Eurajoki, Finland14 km
- Kylmäpihlaja LighthouseLighthouse in Finland12 km
- Irjanne ChurchChurch building in Eurajoki, Finland19 km
- Kodisjoki ChurchChurch building in Rauma, Finland15 km
- Lapijoki BridgeRoad bridge in Eurajoki, Finland8.5 km
- Lappi ChurchChurch building in Rauma, Finland17 km
- Linden Brewery OyBrewery1.4 km
- Olu Bryki RaumBrewery977 m
- Omenapuumaan luonnonsuojelualueProtected area7.5 km
- RohelaHiking8.3 km
When to go to Rauma
The best time to visit Rauma is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time6:01
- FebBest time8:37
- MarBest time11:19
- AprPossible14:20
- MayPossible17:05
- JunBest time18:51
- JulBest time18:05
- AugBest time15:31
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:37
- NovBetter not6:48
- DecBest time5:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 08. In June, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rauma
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 208 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Uusikaupunki14 places31 km
- Pori16 places41 km
- Kokemäki6 places47 km
- Vehmaa7 places50 km
- Mynämäki8 places51 km
- Huittinen5 places63 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rauma?
The best known: Sammallahdenmäki, Old Rauma, Church of the Holy Cross, Rauma, Liinmaa Castle, Eurajoki Church. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rauma?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 08.
How do you get to Rauma?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 208 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rauma as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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