Satakunta district, Satakunta, Finland

Places to visit near Rauma

Rauma is a town in Satakunta district, Satakunta, Finland, home to about 36,550 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit — 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 48 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 forts & heritage and 12 churches. The must-see places are Rauma Old Town Hall (1 km), Church of the Holy Cross (1 km) and Rauma Maritime Museum (1 km).

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Rauma, Satakunta
Rauma, Satakunta district, Satakunta, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rauma at a glance

Location
Satakunta district, Satakunta, Finland
Population
about 36,550
Coordinates
61.1272° N, 21.5113° E
Places within 50 km
148 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Rauma

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rauma: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rauma

72 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rauma. The closest is Äyhönjärvi (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rauma

60 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rauma. The closest is Kaskinen (5 km); the best-known is Kuuskajaskari (10 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kuuskajaskari · river spot · Satakunta · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Reksaari · river spot · Satakunta · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Kylmäpihlaja · river spot · Satakunta · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Santakari · river spot · Satakunta · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kaskinen · river spot · Satakunta · ~5 km
  • Karvatti · river spot · Satakunta · ~6 km

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Forts & heritage near Rauma

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rauma. The closest is The Ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity (1 km); the best-known is Liinmaa Linna (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rauma

16 churches within 100 km of Rauma. The closest is Church of the Holy Cross (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Rauma

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rauma. The closest is Bergströmin Uimaranta (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Rauma

12 museums within 100 km of Rauma. The closest is Rauma Old Town Hall (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rauma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rauma
  2. 1 km Rauma Old Town Hall · museum, Satakunta
  3. 1 km Church of the Holy Cross · church, Satakunta
  4. 12 km Reksaari · river spot, Satakunta
  5. 10 km Kuuskajaskari · river spot, Satakunta
  6. 9 km Rauma Maritime Museum · museum, Satakunta
  7. 1 km Back to Rauma

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How to reach Rauma

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    Within 15 km of Rauma

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rauma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3872Äyhönjärvi (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4860Kaskinen (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1924The Ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity (1 km)
    Churches1216Church of the Holy Cross (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1315Bergströmin Uimaranta (2 km)
    Museums812Rauma Old Town Hall (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints77Kokkovuori (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Old Rauma (1 km)
    Other attractions12Pihlus (11 km)

    Rauma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rauma?

    Rauma Old Town Hall (museum, about 1 km), Church of the Holy Cross (church, about 1 km), Rauma Maritime Museum (museum, about 1 km), Kuuskajaskari (river spot, about 10 km), Reksaari (river spot, about 12 km), Kylmäpihlaja (river spot, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rauma?

    148 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 48 rivers, islands & mangroves, 19 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 13 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rauma?

    Äyhönjärvi, about 2 km by road; Monnanjärvi (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Rauma?

    Kaskinen, about 5 km by road; Karvatti (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rauma?

    The Ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity, about 1 km by road; Käsityötaidon Muistomerkki (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rauma?

    Start in Rauma, visit Rauma Old Town Hall, then Church of the Holy Cross, then Reksaari, then Kuuskajaskari, then Rauma Maritime Museum, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rauma?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Rauma

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rauma’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rauma on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.