Program
Christmas in the Lace Town fills Rauma with events, experiences, and festive spirit. Explore the program, find your favorites, and experience the magic of Christmas in the unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Rauma.

Christmas in the Lace Town is an annual event that brings joy, memorable experiences, and a warm festive atmosphere to Rauma. During the Christmas season, the city is filled with lights, decorations, and charming details that invite visitors to slow down, relax, and enjoy quality time together.
The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Rauma, lies at the heart of the event, where historic wooden houses and the magic of Christmas create a truly unique setting. The diverse Christmas program offers something to experience for visitors of all ages.
Events organized by the city of Rauma are free of charge, while the overall program is enriched by numerous local businesses, associations, and other community partners hosting their own events and activities. Christmas in the Lace Town is strongly shaped by local entrepreneurship, community spirit, and collaboration.
We warmly welcome everyone to experience Christmas in their own way. All of our events follow the principles of a safer and more inclusive space.
- Rauma Christmas opening
- Enchanting Christmas guided tour
- Rauma Christmas Market
- Tammela Elf Land
- Old Rauma Advent Calendar Windows
- Night of the Elves
- Joulevangeeljum Musical
- Christmas Peace Declaration at the Market Square
- Lumen Light Art Event

Lumen Light Art Event
The dazzling Lumen Light Art Event is held annually in Rauma in January. The 2027 event will take place from January 13. to 16.
Rauma Event Calendar
Christmas events are organised by a wide range of organisations working together! Check out what’s happening in Rauma!

Other places we recommend during Christmas time
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Rauma Art Museum
Rauma Art Museum is located in the Pinnala House in Old Rauma. The museum buildings and…
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The Church of the Holy Cross
The Church of the Holy Cross in Old Rauma is the main church of Rauma parish.…
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Marela
Marela is a home museum of merchant and shipowner families. The exterior of the main building was renovated…




