The Old Rauma area is suitable for unhurried adventurers. The Maritime Museum sheds light on Rauma's rich maritime history. Most activities are conveniently within walking distance. Ol niingon gotonas! This phrase, which translates to “make yourself at home” in Rauma dialect, is the way Rauma’s tourist pages summarize the town’s hospitality. Our next stop on our holiday in Finland is a relaxed port, which has two UNESCO World Heritage sites as the only Finnish city. The trip to Rauma starts with one of these destinations, the idyllic, beautiful old town. Old Rauma is Finland's best example of a well-preserved and carefully maintained wooden house area. In fact, it would be more accurate to talk about it as a wooden town, as the Old Rauma area is quite large with an area of 30 hectares. The majority of the approximately 600 buildings in the area are privately owned, and the old town has about 800 inhabitants. One of the many fascinating things about this area is that there are people actually living a normal 2020s life here, although the milieu could well be the set of some historic film. Winding small cobbled streets, irregularly demarcated plots and unique wooden houses bring an authentic old-fashioned atmosphere to the area. In the old town alone, there are plenty to explore for days, with a number of charming boutiques, cafés and museums in addition to stylish residential buildings. For example, in the home museum called Marela, visitors can explore the lifestyle of a wealthy family of shipowners at the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The best way to move around the old town is by foot and it is recommended to avoid driving. However, OnniBus stops only a few hundred meters from Old Rauma, so it is easily within walking distance. Rauma's second and less well-known UNESCO site is the Sammallahdenmäki burial area, about 20 km from the centre of Rauma. In the rugged rocky landscape, there are 36 burial mounds, which are a wide indicator of the tradition of burial and construction of Scandinavian bronze culture. Highly recommended for all the history freaks and Indiana Jones wannabes out there! A history-seeking traveler should also check out the Rauma Maritime Museum, which offers a vast but also fun look at Rauma’s maritime history. Museums are not always the hot spot for families with children, but the museum's functional and interactive approach to history makes it an interesting experience for kids as well. The museum is located conveniently about a 10-minute walk from the Old Rauma. When travelling to Rauma, you should also remember to book time for just relaxing by the canal known by locals as "Rauman ganal". The atmospheric canal area with all those little boats and the small park is a perfect setting for a break on a hot summer day. OnniBus.com takes you to this lovely little coastal town for an affordable price. Finland's most elegant wooden house town and other memorable sights await in Rauma. Book your tickets and take a trip to the most relaxed town in the region of Satakunta.
