Rauma Old Town
Rauma, Finland
A wooden town centre on the west coast with brightly painted houses, a medieval church and a tradition of lace-making. Wander the lanes around the Old Market Square and look out for the handmade lace in the small shops.
Old Rauma has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. The district consists of around 600 wooden buildings in the Neo-Renaissance style, built during the town's era of maritime-trade prosperity. Rauma received its town charter in 1442. The Franciscan monastery and church date from the 14th century; fires in 1640 and 1682 destroyed many wooden houses, which were then rebuilt. Landmarks include the town hall and the Church of the Holy Cross.
Rauma is also known for its bobbin lace. Since 1971 the Lace Week, with exhibitions in Old Rauma, has been held every year and ends with the "Black Lace Night". The town also has its own dialect, Rauman giäl. Allow two to three hours for a walk through the lanes.
- Nearest town
- Rauma, Finland
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 61.1272, 21.5102
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Finland: No motorway tolls for cars. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Poroholman lomakeskusCampsite2 km from Rauma Old TownTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Motorhome stopoverMotorhome stopover2 km from Rauma Old TownMotorhomes
- Pyhärannan KievariCampsite20 km from Rauma Old TownMotorhomesShowersToilets
All campsites in Finland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Rauma Old Town?
Rauma Old Town is in Rauma, Finland, at GPS 61.1272, 21.5102. It is about 65 km from Kustavi.
Can you camp near Rauma Old Town?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Poroholman lomakeskus, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Rauma Old Town?
Places worth a stop nearby: Moominworld (78 km), Turku Castle (86 km), Fiskars Village (158 km) and Hanko (165 km).
When is the best time to visit Rauma Old Town?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)