Raseborg (Raasepori in Finnish) is a new town, created on January 1^st 2009 from Ekenäs and Karis towns and the district of Pojo. The residents of Raseborg (about 28,800) speak Swedish and Finnish, but are also able to communicate well in English. The new town sits midway between Helsinki and Turku, and is easily reached by car, bus or train, and even by boat.

Raseborg has an amazing archipelago with 1,300 islands, a number of well-preserved ironworks, not to mention Ekenäs Old Town's charming atmosphere, and is surrounded by a varied and beautiful natural environment. Many different events are arranged in Raseborg throughout the year, and this contributes to the living heartbeat of the town. Raseborg offers activities and interests to please the whole family and also offers a wonderful opportunity for different meetings, conferences, parties and events. Come for a one-day trip or stay even longer. You are certain to find what you are looking for in Raseborg!

ACCOMMODATION IN RASEBORG

COTTAGES

EKENÄS (in Finnish Tammisaari)

Walk along the narrow lanes in the Old Town, where the oldest buildings date from the 18th century. Admire fine wooden houses, as well as small boutiques and lovely cafés.
Kungsgatan, Finland's oldest pedestrian street (since 1966), starts at the market place and continues up through the town towards a marble building designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
The unique archipelago with its 1,300 islands includes the Ekenäs National Park and the amazing Jussarö island. In Ekenäs the rhythm of life and nature are in harmony with this superb environment.

POJO (in Finnish Pohja)

Historic ironworks in a traditional setting. Fiskars ironworks is today internationally known as a centre for art and design. The year-round exhibitions, hotels and restaurant services provide a good reason for visiting Fiskars at any time.
Many different types of events are arranged in Billnäs, which has also become an important centre for building renovation.
Pojo also offers activities such as golf and horse riding, along with slalom skiing in Påminne, Finland's most southerly slalom ski centre.

KARIS (in Finnish Karjaa)

Take the train to Karis from Helsinki or Turku.
Karis boasts a long and impressive history. The first settlers came to the region during the Stone Age, approximately 10,000 years ago. The number of archeological finds and monuments is staggering. Svartå Slott (Mustion Linna in Finnish) is one of the most historically important buildings in Finland and is surrounded by a beautiful old park. At Svartå Slott there is a museum, hotel and restaurant.

THE TOURIST OFFICE

The Tourist Office has information about sights, accommodation, restaurants, cafés and events. The Tourist Office provides brochures and maps and you can ask here for guide services and programmes. At the Tourist Office there are Internet options free of charge, (WLAN).
Ticket service from 1.2.2010: Kulturhuset Karelia, Skillnadsgatan 11, Ekenäs,
Tel.+358(0)44 355 6060.
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The Tourist Office is open:

1.9.-31.5: Mon-Fri 8.30am-4pm. Sat-Sun closed

1.6.-31.8: Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm

Tel. +358(0)19 289 2010. Fax +358(0)19 289 2015.
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Address: Rådhustorget (Town Square), FI-10600 EKENÄS, FINLAND

Tourism Manager Viveca Blomberg +358(0)19 289 2012
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Tourist Secretary Kirsti Tamminen +358(0)19 289 2016
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Tourist Adviser Barbara Rehnström +358(0)19 289 2013
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