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            natural and magnificent archipelago. We want to provide good services for residents, leisure residents
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             and tourists. The safe municipality is surrounded by the sea and we have good transport links. In this
          brochure, we have compiled objects and services of particular interest to tourists. Attractions and services
             are presented regionally, Vartsala is located in the western part of Kustavi, Parattula/Isoluoto in the
          southern part, Kivimaa in the middle and Salminiittu/Rahi in the east. You can always contact us, we want
                   to make your holiday as successful as possible. Hope to see you soon in the archipelago.
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                                                            EVENTS
                               Kustavi is happening throughout the year but especially in the summer
                                        there are bigger and smaller events almost everyday.

                                     Live music in restaurants >>> Circus Festival in July >>>
                                     Volter Kilpi in Kustavi - literature week 14.-18.7.2021 >>>
              Traditional boat sailing >>> Art exhibitions >>> Mörk Ö 10.-13.11.2021 >>> Saint Knut’s day 13.1.2022.

                       All the events can be found from business’s website and from www.visitkustavi.fi
                                                  or from the event calendar.

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GET WILD FROM VARTSALA                                                                                         THE CHURCH OF ST. JOHANNES

                                       VA R T S A L A                                                                                                   The Chapel of St. Johannes was built in the Middle Ages on the island
                                                                                                                                                        of Vartsala. It is mentioned in the inventory of archipelago churches
                                                                                                                                                        compiled by Mikael Agricola from 1554. When the chapel began to
                                                                                                                                                        deteriorate in the 18th century, the idea arose to build a new church in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   You will come
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                to Vartsala from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                the mainland by
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Finland’s largest road
                                                                                                                                                        the village of Kivimaa. No new church was built, but the Chapel of St.
                                                                                                                                                        James was moved from Rahi. The moved and expanded chapel was
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ferry. The castle trip
                                                                                                                                                        consecrated as the Church of Gustav in 1783. The artefacts of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 takes less than
       VUOSNAISTE N MERIASEMA (MARINE STATION)                                    SPAUNA                                                                church are mostly old chapels.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ten minutes.

   High-quality restaurant, delicious dishes from the archipelago buffet       A high-quality restaurant serves guests from morning to night.                                                                                                                                                   The Åland ferry
   or tasty burgers on request, café, summer bakery, large beach terrace,      The restaurant’s menu features tasty dishes from long-smoked                VARTSALA OLD SCHOOL                                                                                                                      leaves from
   accommodation, custom sauna, guest marina, boat landing place, fuel sales   fish and meat to Middle Eastern specialties. Delicious Italian                                                                                                                                                Vuosnainen beach,
   for boats. Boat rental. Kustavi’s Laundry service point.                    pizzas and succulent burgers are also available. In the café,            The store has a large selection of self-made candles as well as                                                                     where you can even
                                                                               you can enjoy traditional dishes such as espresso and a slice of         various gift, decorative and interior decoration items, such as                                                                        take a day trip to
                                                                               homemade cheesecake. Cottage accommodation. Bicycle and                  tableware, textiles, lamps, storage baskets and postcards. The                                                                      Brändö municipality.
                                                                               boat rental.                                                             beautiful interior selection changes according to the themes
                                                                                                                                                        and colors of the season. In the cozy café you can enjoy fresh
                                                                                                                                                        pastries and pizza in high season. Apartment rental.
                                                                                   NATURE TRAIL OF VUOSNAINEN                                           You can also head here with your own boat.

                                                                               Right next to the Vuosnainen ferry port is a nature trail more than a
                                                                               kilometer long. The starting point is next to the restaurant Spauna.         MIDSUMMER POLES
                                                                               The nature trail runs mainly on the cliffs and someone’s journey         In addition to Åland and the Swedish-speaking archipelago,
                                                                               also in the forest. The route is not suitable for people with reduced    Midsummer pole or maistonki, is part of Kustavi’s old
                                                                               mobility or prams. In the rain and in winter, the cliffs are very        Midsummer festival tradition. Kustavi is the only Finnish-
                                                                               slippery, so moving around the route requires special attention.         speaking municipality where Midsummer poles have been
                                                                                                                                                        raised for more than two hundred years. The poles are
                                                                                                                                                        decorated and raised on Midsummer Eve with solemnity.
                                                                                   ARCHIPELAGO MUSEUM                                                   North and South Vartsala both have their own poles.
                                                                               Kustavi Archipelago Museum is a local museum of cultural history
                                                                               maintained by the municipality of Kustavi. The museum’s collection
                                                                               consists of objects and documents collected and donated from
                                                                               the Kustavi area, which tell about the life and livelihoods of the                                                                                      JUUVANNI SEASIDE COTTAGES
                                                                               area in the past. On display are goods brought by sailors from
                                                                               their voyages, as well as tools and other artefacts related to the                                                                                  Juuvanni Seaside Cottages rents log cabins by the sea in beautiful
                                                                               everyday life of the archipelago. The museum is open during the                                                                                     landscapes for short and long term use. The equipment of the
                                                                               summer, from midsummer to the end of August. At other times,                                                                                        cottages includes e.g. an air source heat pump, a wood-heated
                                                                               guided tours are available on request. It is easy to get to the                                                                                     sauna and hot water, and some also have indoor water. Each beach
                                                                               museum either by bicycle or by car.                                                                                                                 has swimming and its own rowing boat.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      TREK´N FOOD KUSTAVI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   In addition to outdoor activities, Trek’n Food Kustavi offers rental of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   camping equipment, such as kayaks and canoes. Here you will find
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   interesting program services regardless of the size of the group.

                                                                                                                                                       THE CHURCH OF ST. JOHANNES >>> KAPPELIRANNANTIE 33 >>> KUSTAVINSEURAKUNTA.FI
VUOSNAISTEN MERIASEMA >>> VUOSNAISTENTIE 616 >>> +358 2 877 512 >>> VUOSNAISTENMERIASEMA.COM                                                           VARTSALA OLD SCHOOL >>> VARTSALANTIE 118 B >>> +358 400 199 757 >>> VARTSALANVANHAKOULU.FI
SPAUNA >>> VUOSNAISTENTIE 617 >>> +358 44 241 0066 >>> SPAUNA.FI                                                                                       VUOSNAISTEN NATURE TRAIL >>> VUOSNAISTENTIE 619 >>> KUSTAVI.FI
JUUVANNI SEASIDE COTTAGES >>> VILISKERINTIE 27 >>> +358 40 744 5916>>> JUUVANNI.FI                                                                     MIDSUMMER POLES >>> KUSTAVI.FI
KUSTAV ARCHIPELAGO MUSEUM >>> VARTSALANTIE 256 >>> +358 44 742 6630 >>> KUSTAVI.FI                                                                     TREK´N FOOD >>> +358 45 1379 338 >>> TREKNFOODKUSTAVI.FI                                                                         visitkustavi.fi
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KIVI-
                                             ALL THINGS NICE IN KIVIMAA                                                                                            STUDIO DI MODA

                                             KIVIMAA
 MAA
                                                                                                                                                               The store’s selection includes high-quality women’s clothing brands as well as a
                                                                                                                                                               clothing collection designed and sewn by the owner. The range of products and                                                         Kivimaa is the center of the
                                                                                                                                                               sizes is wide, from which we can form wonderful outfits. Clothing repair service.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    municipality of Kustavi. The
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    municipality’s own services
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           can be found in the city
                                                                                                                                                                    KELTAINEN PUOTI                                                                                                                       center, such as Suvitori,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        which is open in summer
         BREWERY RESTAURANT MAISTONKI                                                KUSTAVI’S KROUVI                                                          Keltainen puoti offers a wide range of services, such as postal and                                                                    from Wed-Sat from 10 am
                                                                                                                                                               Matkahuolto services, laundry services, gifts and consumer goods,                                                                          to 1 pm. Flea on Fridays
     The restaurant serves archipelago delicacies prepared in the traditional   From Kustavi’s Krouvi you order pizzas and delicious baskets. Wings            handicrafts, rubber boots and Kustavi products.                                                                                             from 5 pm to 7 pm. The
     way. Raw materials are sourced from local small producers and farmers.     and hot dogs are also on the menu. You will recognize Krouvi from its                                                                                                                                                     best way to explore the
     We have a total of 150 customer seats. We also have a shop where           new terrace and the magnificent apple tree in the yard. You can also                SALE MAJAKKA AND ALKO                                                                                                                 services and attractions
     we sell both the cider brewery’s own and other local products.             rent a tub from Krouvi.                                                                                                                                                                                                  of the city center is to go
                                                                                                                                                                Sale Majakka serves archipelago residents and tourists all year round. We also
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     around the nature trail. You
                                                                                                                                                                have a wide selection of the archipelago’s own products, delicacies produced
                                                                                    ARCHIPELAGO RESTAURANT PRYKÄ                                                                                                                                                                                    can get acquainted with the
                                                                                                                                                                nearby and a staff that is always happy to serve. There is an ABC service                                                              municipality’s sports and
                                                                                 “Great flavors from around the world and the best ingredients close            station in our yard and in summer local vendors selling e.g. fish products and                                                          other services at kustavi.
                                                                                by” - that’s what we’re going for. In the menu of the archipelago               vegetables. Alko is located in the same building.                                                                                       fi. Through the municipal
                                                                                restaurant Prykä you will find American cousins ​​sandwiches and                                                                                                                                                            shopping pier, you can
                                                                                delicious salads.                                                                   KUSTAVI’S NATURE AND CULTURE TRAIL                                                                                                     conveniently reach the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                services of the city
                                                                                                                                                                The trail is about four kilometers long. The route has destination boards that                                                                      center by boat.
                                                                                     CAFE MAGGIA                                                                showcase archipelago nature and local culture. The starting points of the
                                                                                Salty and sweet delicacies are also available to take away.                     nature and culture trail are located in the yard of the Kustavi municipal office
                                                                                The small, cordial café is well accessible by car, bicycle, bus and even        (Keskustie 7) and in the parking area before the ferry shore. Some of the paths
                                                                                by boat from the nearby pier. A child-friendly café and we welcome              are easier terrain or walkways.
                                                                                everyone, from babies to grandfathers.
                                                                                                                                                                    MERINEULE
                                                                                     LOOTHOLMA                                                                 Merineule manufactures various products from domestic knitwear. The
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ACCOMMODATION COMPANIES IN NORTHERN KUSTAVI
                                                                                Kustavi’s Lootholma tourist area. Quality cottage accommodation all            selection includes fisher knits, Cousteau hats and t-shirts, and much more.
                                                                                year round. In well-equipped cottages e.g. bed linen, kitchens, private        Some products with archipelago-themed prints.                                           LOMAPALVELUT
                                                                                saunas and some even have hot tubs on the terrace. Reservations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Camping and cottage accommodation.
                                                                                from one day onwards. The area’s beach restaurant is open in the                    KUSTAVI CHURCH
                                                                                summer season as a seasonal restaurant and in the winter the                                                                                                           LOMAVALKAMA
                                                                                restaurant can be booked for private events. Meetings and events can           Kustavi wooden church was
                                                                                also be held in the area’s sauna center and in a separate meeting room         inaugurated in its present location                                                 Lomavalkama Oy is a holiday resort in Kustavi founded by the sobriety
                                                                                on the beach. The area has cottages, a harbor, a gas station for boats,        in 1783. The church fits 480                                                        people of Southwest Finland. It has been operating without interruption
                                                                                a campsite, a restaurant, a sauna, a meeting room, two beaches and             people. The current pulpit of                                                       since 1967. The holiday home offers a wide range of cottages for 2-6
                                                                                a 9-lane frisbee golf course. Bicycle and scooter rentals. In winter, the      the wooden church dates from                                                        people, terraced house-type rooms for 3-4 people and, of course, a
                                                                                reception has a small café with liquor licenses.                               the 1640s and dates from St.                                                        camping site where you can stay in a tent or your own recreational
                                                                                                                                                               Johannes’s Chapel. Hourglass is                                                     vehicle or caravan.
                                                                                                                                                               from the 18th century, originally
                                                                                                                                                               acquired for St. Jakob’s Chapel.                                                        MERILUODON TÄHTI
                                                                                                                                                               The wooden crucifix on the altar
                                                                                                                                                               was made in the 1350s. The sea is                                                   Meriluodon Tähti (120 m2, 6 + 2 beds) is a new, year-round, unique and
                                                                                                                                                               also present in the church.                                                         magnificent archipelago villa with all amenities in Kustavi’s Kaurissalo, in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   a quiet place, in the middle of magnificent archipelago nature. The villa is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   at the end of the road, about 15 km from Sale.

BREVERY RESTAURANT MAISTONKI >>> KÄRTYNTIE 2 >>> +358 45 697 2534 >>> MAISTONKI.FI                                                                          MERINEULE >>> KIVIMAANTIE 24 >>> +358 2 876 347 >>> MERINEULE.FI           KUSTAVI’S NATURE AND CULTURE TRAIL >>> KESKUSTIE 7 >>> KUSTAVI.FI
KUSTAVI’S KROUVI >>> KÄRTYNTIE 5 >>> +358 40 845 8844 >>> FB:RAVINTOLAKUSTAVINKROUVI                                                                        KELTAINEN PUOTI >>> KÄRTYNTIE 1 >>> +35850 540 7265                        KUSTAVI CHURCH >>> KIVIMAANTIE 30 >>> KUSTAVINSEURAKUNTA.FI
ARCHIPELAGO RESTAURANT PRYKÄ >>> KIVIMAANTIE 11 >>> +358 50 326 0022 >>> FB:PRYKA22360                                                                      SALE & ALKO >>> PLEIKILÄNTIE 2
CAFE MAGGIA >>> KESKUSKUJA 1 >>> +358 50 363 6471 >>> FB: KAHVILAMAGGIA                                                                                     LOMAVALKAMA >>> VALKAMANTIE 81 >>> +358 400 621 490 >>> LOMAVALKAMA.FI
LOOTHOLMA >>> KUNINKAANTIE 193 >>> +358 50 556 0440 >>> LOOTHOLMA.FI                                                                                        LOMAPALVELUT >>> MAANPÄÄNTIE 2 >>> +358 40 7536 135 >>> FB: KUSTAVIN-LOMAPALVELU
STUDIO DI MODA >>> KIVIMAANTIE 22 >>> +358 40 596 0636 >>> VAATEPUTIIKKI-STUDIO-DI-MODA.WEBNODE.FI                                                          MERILUODON TÄHTI >>> LUODONTIE 39 >>> +358 50 441 1769 >>> TAHTIHUVILAT.FI                                                                     visitkustavi.fi
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SALMI-
NIITTU/
RAHI                            ANIMALISTIC ACTION AND A BUSY ATMOSPHERE

                             SALMINIITTU                                                                                                                            ARTTEATRO
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Kustavi can be
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           reached from the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            mainland via the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Kaitainen bridge,
                                                                                                                                                                ArtTeatro organizes annual
                                                                                                                                                                circus festival in July. The                                             which is about half a
                                                                                                                                                                program consists of diverse                                                   kilometer long.
                                                                                                                                                                performances and circus
          RAHIN KOT IELÄINPIHA                                                                                                                                                                                                               Tour the nature of
                                                                                                                                                                schools. Through ArtTeatro,
     Rahi’s petting zoo is a relaxed, clean and child-friendly zone. We are open                                                                                you get a wide range of                                                     the archipelago by
     from the beginning of June to the end of August, every day from 12 to 16.                                                                                  program services, such as                                                  bike along Rahintie
     Open for groups as early as May, please contact us to arrange a visit. In the                                                                              circus training, guidance                                                for instance. Midway
     summer, a small café serves guests during the yard’s opening hours. There                                                                                  services and high-quality                                                       you’ll see local
     is also a possibility to grill your own snacks on the gas grill in the yard                                                                                performances.                                                             mansions as well as
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Rahi’s Midsummer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             pole decorated on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Midsummer’s Eve.
                                                                                                                                                                  KUSTAVI’S
                                                                                                                                                                TALOUSKAUPPA
                                                                                                                                                                Kustavi’s Talouskauppa is a
                                                                                                                                                                grocery store, a café / lunch
                                                                                                                                                                restaurant and a gas station.
                                                                                                                                                                A delicious home-cooked
                                                                                                                                                                lunch is served daily and the
                                                                                                                                                                café serves on-site baked
                                                                                                                                                                goods from morning to night.

                                                                                                                                                                    ROCK CLIMBING
                                                                                         THE CHAPEL OF ST. JAKOB
                                                                                                                                                                In the Kustavi area there are
                                                                                     The Chapel of St. Jakob in Rahi was completed in 1675. One hundred
                                                                                                                                                                about a dozen rocks suitable
                                                                                     years later, in 1783, the logs and boards of the Chapel of St. Jakob
                                                                                                                                                                for climbing. No wonder
                                                                                     were moved to Kivimaa when the chapel congregations merged. The
                                                                                                                                                                they call Kustavi the climbing
                                                                                     church was rebuilt and consecrated as the church of the parish of
                                                                                                                                                                paradise of Finland.
                                                                                     Kustavi. Most of the objects in the present church are from old chapels.
                                                                                     According to tradition, the belfry has been moved in its entirety from
                                                                                                                                                                At www.jammi.net you can
                                                                                     Kunnarainen to its current location next to Kustavi’s church.
                                                                                                                                                                get to know the rocks better.
                                                                                                                                                                Even if you are not interested
                                                                                                                                                                in climbing, there are several
                                                                                                                                                                cliffs with great views of the
                                                                                                                                                                archipelago nature.

                                                                                                                                                                Please note the parking
                                                                                                                                                                instructions.

                                                                                                                                                                ARTTEATRO >>> SALMINIITUNTIE 37 >>> +358 50 4307 928 >>> ARTTEATRO.COM
 RAHIN KOTIELÄINPIHA >>> RAHINTIE 561 >>> +358 40 5355 588 OR +358 500 826 299                                                                                  TALOUSKAUPPA >>> KUSTAVINTIE 5175 >>> +358 50 3316 145
 THE CHAPEL OF ST. JAKOB >>> RAHINTIE 576 >>> KUSTAVINSEURAKUNTA.FI                                                                                             ROCK CLIMBING >>> JAMMI.NET                                              visitkustavi.fi
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PARATTULA/
                                          OCEANIC FEEL AND HANDICRAFTS
ISOLUOTO                                                                                                                                                        KUSTAVIN KÄSITYÖKYLÄ

                                       PA R AT T U L A                                                                                                       (THE HANDICRAFT VILLAGE OF KUSTAVI) The craft village has a wide
                                                                                                                                                             variety of things to see and do for the whole family. The area has a
                                                                                                                                                             pottery, candle, silver and blacksmith shop as well as a glass factory. In
                                                                                                                                                             the summer season you can admire e.g. blacksmith and glassblower
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The connecting ship
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      to Iniö, Parainen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               leaves from the port of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Heponiemi. Travel time
                                                                                                                                                             work demonstrations. There is also a café, play equipment and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 is about half an hour.
                                                                                                                                                             domestic animals in the courtyard. The craft village with its functions is
                                                                                                                                                             open mainly in June-August, with the exception of pottery and candle
                PETERZÉNS                                                                                                                                    shops, which are open all year round.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The ferry connection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                is free of charge. Take
             Idyllic, thatched roofed Boathouses are located right at the heart of the guest port.                                                                                                                                                                                 a day trip to the Iniö
             Boathouse can fit up to four people. Private sun terrace, toilet and a tv. Saunas,                                                                  TAMMINIEMEN LOMAMÖKIT                                                                                         archipelago landscape
             showers and varied breakfast are included. The perfect accommodation option                                                                                                                                                                                          by bike for example.
             for groups and travellers of the archipelago. In the area you can find a guest port,                                                            (TAMMINIEMI HOLIDAY COTTAGES) A variety of cottages
             clothing- and interior design shops, a high quality restaurant with a large beach                                                               for rent, from a 2-person cottage to a 6-person cottage for
             terrace, park golf track, padel and sup board renting as well as bike rent.                                                                     either short or long-term use. All our cottages can be reached
                                                                                                                                                             by car. There is a boat landing place on the shore of
                                                                                                                                                             Tamminiemi and fishing in all cottages, a rowing boat is
                                                                                                                                                             at your disposal. Also in the winter season.

                                                                                                                                                                 SAARISTON RENGASTIE
                                                                                                                                                             (THE ARCHIPELAGO TRAIL)The archipelago trail
                                                                                                                                                             passes through Kustavi, the route runs from the
                                                                                                                                                             mainland to the port of Heponiemi, where the ferry
                                                                                                                                                             leaves for Iniö. Kustavi part of the trail is open all
                                                                                                                                                             year through Iniö. In 2021, the ring road will be fully
                                                                                                                                                             open from 14 May to 29 August 2021. The only toll
                                                                                                                                                             connection on the ring road is the connection between Iniö
                                                                                                                                                             and Houtskar. The total length of the route is just over 200
                                                                                                                                                             km. Take good time to travel along the route and explore the
                                                                                                                                                             archipelago deeper. >>> Rengastie.fi

                                                                                                          FRIISILÄN TILA
                                                                                                     There is a lot to see and experience on the
                                                                                                      Friisilä farm during shopping and delicacies.                                                                       LAUKKARIN LAAVU
                                                                                                         There are animals in the yard, e.g. chickens,                                                                 JA UIMARANTA
                                                                                                           ducks and bunnies. A sandpit, a slide and
                                                                                                              a small bouncy castle to be erected,                                                                     (LAUKKARI SHED AND BEACH) Laukkari shed
                                                                                                              weather permitting, invite children                                                                      is located in connection with Laukkari beach at
                                                                                                               to play. From the edge of the forest                                                                    Ruoninluodontie 100 D. From Iniöntie, you can
                                                                                                               there is an exciting “Tarumetsäpolku”,                                                                  reach the beach by following the signs. The car
                                                                                                              along which you can meet the forest’s                                                                    park is located about 100 meters from the shed.
                                                                                                             inhabitants, e.g. gnomes, trolls and fairies.                                                             The shed is also suitable for the disabled, in which
                                                                                                           Also a shop and summer café at Friisiläntie                                                                 case parking is closer to the shed. Overnight stays
                                                                                                        8 are open daily during the summer season.                                                                     allowed without disturbing other users. The beach
                                                                                                     Fresh pastries and wonderful cakes are baked                                                                      has changing rooms, an outdoor toilet, a rocky
                                                                                                     daily in the café.                                                                                                beach and a pier. Please note that the facilities and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       areas are not accessible.

                                                                                                                                                               TAMMINIEMEN LOMAMÖKIT >>> LAUPUSTENTIE 108 >>> +358 41 4321 809 >>> TAMMINIEMENLOMAMOKIT.FI
      PETERZÉNS >>> PARATTULAN RANTATIE 16 >>> PETERZENS.FI
                                                                                                                                                               LAUKKARIN LAAVU JA UIMARANTA >>> RUONINLUODONTIE 100 D >>> KUSTAVI.FI
      FRIISILÄN TILA >>> FRIISILÄNTIE 8 >>> +358 40 763 4444 >>> FRIISILANTILA.OMASIVU.FI
                                                                                                                                                               KÄSITYÖKYLÄ >>> INIÖNTIE 411 B >>> KUSTAVINSAVIPAJA.FI                                                            visitkustavi.fi
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IN THE ARMS OF THE MYSTICAL SEA

MYSTICAL SEA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 The municipality of Kustavi is located in a whole
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    of hundreds of islands between the mainland
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and the open sea. Kustavi offers diverse archi-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 pelago nature, from the lush meadows and pine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    forests of the inner archipelago to the rugged
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 rocky islets of the outer archipelago. The length
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                of the shoreline is 908 kilometers, less than a ki-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                lometer of shoreline would be evenly distributed
                                                                    ISOKARI                                                                                                                                                      for each resident. About 80 percent of Kustavi’s
                                                              The island of Isokari (60 ° 43.24’N, 21 ° 01.90’E)                                                                                                                     area is sea. Kivimaa’s island is Finland’s 12th
                                                              in the municipality of Kustavi is located in the                                                                                                                                        largest island in the sea area.
                                                              southern Bothnian Sea. In addition to rocky                                                                                                                                  For Kustavi’s fishermen and fish farmers,
                                                              beaches, the island has lush groves, dry flower
                                                              fields and veined meadows. The nature of the                                                                                      TO THE SEA                                   the sea is a lifeline and for recreational
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        fishermen, the region’s fishing waters offer
                                                              island is very diverse in terms of both flora and                                                                                                                              experiences of success. Letäs keep the
                                                              fauna. As many as 380 different plant species have                                                                                                                           archipelago clean together. Put the trash
                                                              been found in Isokari. Part of the island belongs to                                                                                                                                   where it belongs; the trashcan.
                                                              the Bothnian Sea National Park. Isokari is known
                                                              for its lighthouse, which was completed during the
                                                                                                                                                                                                     KUSTAVI CHARTER
                                                              reign of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia in 1833.                                                                                       Kustavi Charter organizes tailored
                                                                                                                                                                                                cruises and boat trips in the most
                                                              Isokari is the second tallest lighthouse in Finland                                                                               beautiful archipelago in the world
                                                              (49.4 m). Isokari has a hotel, café, restaurant,             KATANPÄÄN LINNAKESAARI                                               according to your wishes. Such as
                                                              guest harbor and nature trail. During the summer                                                                                  rectified spirit cruises.
                                                              season, boat trips are made to Isokari from Kustavi    KATANPÄÄ CASTLE ISLAND Katanpää’s location was strategically
                                                              and Uusikaupunki. The price of boat trips includes     important for a long time, as it was possible to monitor all
                                                              guidance and a tour of the lighthouse.                 three coastal waterways passing through the Archipelago Sea.
                                                                                                                     Katanpää was used as a war port as early as the 19th century.
                                                                                                                     The fortress of Katanpää is the northernmost part of the largest
                                                                                                                     chain of fortresses in the Baltic Sea, built by Tsar Nicholas II in
                                                                                                                     the 1910s. Today, there is a lot of old building stock in the area.                                                  HULLU KALASTAJA
                                                                                                                     In the summer in the area animals such as sheep. Katanpää’s
                                                                                                                     facilities include a guest harbor, a café, barracks and apartment                                               (CRAZY FISHERMAN) On board the Crazy
                                                                                                                     accommodation, nature trails, a bespoke restaurant and                                                          Fisherman, even a larger group can go on a trip
                                                                                                                     conference services. During the summer season, boat trips are                                                   with a professional fishing guide.
                                                                                                                     made to Katanpää from Kustavi and Uusikaupunki.

                                                                                                                           THE BOTHNIAN SEA NATIONAL PARK                                            MERENPOLKU
                                                                                                                     The national park consists mainly of a strip of islets and islands in      On the Merenpolku you can join Kustavi’s
                                                                                                                     the outermost archipelago, which stretches narrow and long (160            experiences! You have the opportunity to go
                                                                                                                     km) from Merikarvia to Kustavi. The islands are usually quite small        fishing with an experienced, professionally
                                                                                                                     in size and the waters surrounding the archipelago are shallow. The        qualified fishing guide and tour guide, take
                                                                                                                     national park is Finland’s largest marine protected area. The Bothnian     boat trips planned together or even just enjoy
                                                                                                                     Sea National Park was established in 2011. About 913 km2, 98% of           our enchanting Archipelago Sea with our
                                                                                                                     the area of the national park is sea. Sights of the national park in the   modern and safe equipment.
                                                                                                                     Kustavi area Isokari lighthouse island and Katanpää.

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ISOKARI >>> +358 40 186 66350 >>> ISOKARI.FI                                                                         HULLU KALASTAJA >>> +358 40 052 6353
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Vuosnaistentie 617
                                                                                                                                                          Kustavi
                                                               à la carte restaurant                                                                   044 2410066
                                                                      bar-café
                                                                    lunch buffet
                                                                                                                                                  www.spauna.fi
                                                                     take away
                                                            grocery and lifestyle store
                                                           cottages in amazing scenery
                                                               boat and bike rental
                                                             plenty of summer events
                                                                     nature trail

                                                                                                                            
                                                           TAMMINIEMEN LOMAMÖKIT
                                                                                                                             
Brewery-Restaurant Maistonki                                                                                                 
Farm-to-the-table restaurant and cider brewery at the
                centre of the village                                                                                        Vegetables, berries, new
           Kärtyntie 2, 23360 Kustavi                                                                                            potatoes and summer flowers
           Next to the post office, opposite to the bank                                                                         in season

                                                                                                                                 Homemade food-Café

                                                            Variety of accommodation options from summer rooms to                Farm shop
                                                             cottages of different sizes and levels for short-term rent.         Baked goods
                                                           Located along the ring road, in the arms of the archipelago.           Activities for
                                                                                                                                 the whole family:
                                                                                                                                 playground for
                                                                                                                                 children, and
                                                                                                                                 small animals to watch
                                                                        www.tamminiemenlomamokit.fi                              Friisiläntie 8, 23360 Kustavi
                                                                       +358 41 432 1809 / Tiina Mäenpää                          www.friisilantila.fi
                                                                        tiina@tamminiemenlomamokit.fi                            www.facebook.com/friisilantila
                                                                        Laupustentie 108, 23360 Kustavi                          Mari Väisänen +358407634444
                                                                                                                                 Timo Siivonen +358405487455
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From Easter till November::
                                                                      ARCHIPELAGO BUFFET                                      CAFE SHOP                                   BEACH TERRACE, GUEST PORT, ACCOMMODATION
  circus                                                              At our award-winning and popular buffet you will find   A rich selection of pastries, ice creams,   Renovated, large, sheltered and cozy beach terrace
                                                                      the most delicious and variety of fish and vegetable    sweets, refreshing drinks, food, handi-     with a playground and a pool table.
shows and                                                             options in the archipelago. Every day in June-August,   crafts, clothes and souvenirs. The best     Guest boat berths approx. 30. Fine and versatile
                                                                      Easter and May-September on weekends from 11:30         barbecue dishes in the region. Alcohol      accommodation services and a custom sauna
  circus                                                              to 16:30. Open for groups by appointment also at        license.                                    with a sea view for different needs.
workshops                                                             other times.

Feel the
magic up
 close!                          JUUVANNIN
                              MERENRANTAMÖKIT
                              LOG HOUSES BY THE SEA FOR SHORT AND     From Midsummer to the beginning of August:
                                        LONG TERM USE                 À LA CARTE                                         SUMMER BAKERY
                                                                      Legendary herring steaks, fresh salads,            Products from your own bakery can be bought
                                SPECTACULAR FISHING AND HIKING        famous burgers and all the other seasonal          from the café. Meriasema’s famous archipelago
                                   OPPORTUNITIES, BOATING,            delicacies waitered to tables on the terrace       bread, root baked breads, buns, pies, cakes and
                                                                      and inside, on summer nights from 17 till          biscuits. Handmade, from poper raw materials,
                                        CANOE RENTAL.                 20.30.                                             without additives.

                                            JUUVANNI.FI
                                                                                                                                                             CAFE • RESTAURANT • BEACH TERRACE • ALCOHOL
                                                                                                                                                             LICENSE • SUMMER BAKERY • ACCOMMODATION • SAUNA
                                                                                                                                                             GUEST PORT • FUEL FOR BOATS • WATER • BOATING • LPG

     www.artteatro.com                     LASSE JALONEN                                                                                                     Vuosnaistentie 616, 23360 Kustavi • +358 2 877 512
                                   VILISKERINTIE 27, 23360 KUSTAVI                                                                                           info@vuosnaistenmeriasema.com
      +358 50 4307928              Puh. 040 744 5916 / 0400 539 916                                                                                          www.vuosnaistenmeriasema.com
                                                                                                                                                             www.facebook.com/vuosnaistenmeriasema
   Salminiituntie 37, 23360            JUUVANNI@JUUVANNI.FI
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                                                                          TAKSI
                                                                           Charter trips
                                                                           by minibuses
                                                                             16-19-22
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TOURIST INFO OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF KUSTAVI
Here you will find brochures and maps of the area,
as well as the best tips for excursions and shopping.                      Rauma                        Tampere

visitkustavi.fi
You can reach us on site Wed-Sun 11-15.
Phone hours Wed-Sat 10 am-6pm,
Sun 10 am-4pm: Tel. 044 742 6620                                       Uusikaupunki
(off season 050 575 9121).
matkailuneuvonta@kustavi.fi
                                                Isokarin majakka             Taivassalo
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From Kustavi’s travelling association you’ll receive authorized tour guides for groups.
There are packages for groups as well as the possibility of customized tours.
Contact the tourist information office for more information.                                                                   @visitkustavi
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