Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Wandering around the Old Town it's easy to forget that Rauma is a port but its maritime
museum is an engaging reminder of the town's seafaring livelihood. As well as old photos
and displays, there's a thrilling navigation simulator of the M/S
Jenny,
which you can
'steer' into New York and San Francisco's harbours. Kids love it.
Torni
TOWER
(Vesitorni; 02-822-0550;
www.taidekahvilatorni.fi
;adult/child €2/1; tower 10am-8pm May-mid-
Sep)
A spectacular 360-degree panorama of Rauma radiates from this 70m-high water tower ac-
cessible by lift (elevator). At its summit is a new restaurant,
Torni Kahvila
(
www.ravintolatorni.varaa.com
;lunch buffet €23, 3-course dinner menus €30-37; 9am-9pm)
,
serving Finnish cuisine; tower admission is free if you're dining.
Festivals & Events
Rauma Rock
MUSIC
Predominantly Finnish rock festival held in March.
Rauma Blues Festival
MUSIC
(
www.raumablues.com
;tickets €58)
Finland's best blues musicians and international visitors perform over a weekend in mid-
July.
Pitsiviikko
CULTURAL
(Rauma Lace Week;
www.pitsiviikko.fi
)
Beginning in the last week in July, Rauma's biggest event celebrates the town's lace-mak-
ing history. From the turning of the first bobbin to the crowning of Miss Lace, the whole
town comes to life, particularly for Mustan Pitsin Yö (Black Lace Night), when everyone
dresses in black lace.
Festivo
CLASSICAL
