Fall in Love with Old Rauma
This unique Nordic wooden house district is the vibrant heart of the city and offers tourists great experiences in all seasons.
The beating heart of the city
This vibrant district of 800 inhabitants has remained a living entity, the heart of the city, where people live and work all year round. The market square is an important manifestation of the area’s vibrant daily life. Old Rauma has been extensively developed in recent years and will continue to be actively developed in the upcoming years.
Old Rauma’s many shopping destinations, such as service-oriented and personalised speciality shops – clothing stores, gift shops and especially many interior design stores – invite you to explore the wide range of products on offer. There are well over a hundred delightful boutiques in the area. Best of all, they are within walking distance of each other. The shops in the area are generally open from 9.00-17.00 on weekdays and from 10.00-14.00 on Saturdays. However, please check the opening hours before you arrive.
Arrival to Old Rauma
Clear signposts around the city will guide you to your destination. In Old Rauma, however, it is best to avoid driving. The Rauma bus station is right next to Old Rauma.
Fascinating medieval features
Medieval features, such as narrow and meandering lanes and irregular plots, are still perceivable in the town structure of Old Rauma. The densely built area of almost 30 hectares has about 600 buildings, most of which are privately owned. Gorgeous gates and board fences bordering the yards are typical in the townscape. Every house has its own rich and colourful story which the people living in Old Rauma still continue today.
The best way to explore Old Rauma is on foot. You can smell the lilac or the smoke of atmospheric wood heating coming from a chimney. At the same time, you can observe the carpenters’ elaborate work in the detailed facades and gates. Some buildings in Old Rauma have features from the 18th century, and some features from the beginning of the 19th century remain. However, most of the buildings have received their Neo Renaissance style exterior during the busy restoration period in the 1890s.
Please remember to respect the privacy of the residents of Old Rauma! Do not go inside the yards unless invited!
Old Rauma through the seasons
The city’s decorative wooden houses and idyllic streets are charming in every season.
Sun in the spring time makes the colours of the houses in Old Rauma shine in a special way. Red, green, yellow, and other lovely colours. During the summer, the atmosphere is very international. The streets of Old Rauma bustle with visitors from all over the world. The gardens bloom and the atmosphere is laid-back. Different events also bring more life to the area.
In the darkening autumn evenings, the atmosphere of Old Rauma becomes more condensed. The narrow streets and alleys, lit by warm lights, invite you to take a walk.
Winter and especially the Christmas time in Old Rauma are very special. The original milieu with its events and the charming boutiques invite even the busiest people to enjoy the calming atmosphere of Christmas. Have a break, taste the delicacies, and let your mind rest in the idyllic Old Rauma while doing the Christmas shopping.
