9 Top Experiences in the Coast and Archipelago of Finland
Lighthouses, ironwork villages, the Moomins, wooden towns, artisan traditions. Islander way of life, the Baltic Sea, coastal national parks. If you are looking for something off the ‘beaten path’, try the Coast and Archipelago.
Finland’s coastline is over 1000km long from the border of Sweden in the north down to the Russian border in the south. The vast coastal region – rooted in decades of history – offers plenty of sights and sounds to experience year-round.
Where to start?
Here’s our selection of the best experiences from summer to autumn and winter to spring.

Coast and Archipelago
Coastal Finland with its stunningly beautiful archipelago offers a variety of fascinating destinations that are easy to reach.
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Sunny Activities in Naantali
Naantali offers a beautiful setting to different activities! Canoeing at the sea is an interesting…
Active Holiday on Mossala Island
A long forest trail across the island is perfect for hiking, and the observation tower…
Nature Hiking in Grabbskog, Tammisaari
Travel only an hour to the west from Helsinki and you will be in the…
Island Hopping by Bike in the Finnish Archipelago
Off the south west coast of Finland, lies one of the country’s most amazing and…
Baltic Sea Tour
Breathe in some fresh air and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the city of Oulu.…
The Coastal Route by Bike - Sea, Nature, History and Culinary Experiences
Explore the Baltic Sea coast, and its islands and bays, by bike. This extremely varied…
Adventure Game Inspired by Moomin stories
”Where did you end up?” is a fun and challenging outdoor game for everyone who…
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