Bicycling
The most vesatile bicycle route of Finland's archipelago, the Coastal Route, combines five ironworks villages, three national parks and the greatest views of the Archipelago Sea all in one. The route is around 200 kilometers long, and goes from the Kimitoön island out through the archipelago to Hanko, Ekenäs, Teijo, Salon and back to Kimitoön. The route is perfect for making also shorter laps or detours to the sights and activities nearby. Bicycles can be rented from almost 20 rentals along the way. Here are our top tips for bicycling on the Kimitoön islands!
- NatureEffect - Guided cycling tours and bike rental
- Västanfjärd - The history of sailing vessels and limestone mines by bicycle
- A cultural bike ride around lake Dragsfjärden
- Hitis & Rosala Islands by bicycle
- Coastal Route, bicycling in the Finnish Archipelago
- Högsåra - comfort and coziness in an old maritime pilot village
- Carfield bike rental
Paths and trails
The Kimito Island offer plenty of short hiking trails which show the best of the areas forests and sea shores. Durations variates from half an hour to a half day.
- Gylpö trail on Holma island, 2 km
- Senatsberget Wellness Trail, 6,3km
- Linsno nature trail on Holma island, 2 km
- Dalsbruk Family Fun Trail
- Dalsbruk nature trail 0,7 km
- Biskopsö Nature Trail
- Lilla Masugnsträsket Lake Trail
- Dalsbruk Villlage Walk 3.5. km
- The Purunpää Natural Reserve
- Kasnäs geological nature trail
- Kasnäs nature trails
- Högland nature trails, 0,2-1,1 km
- Yxskär nature trail, 800m
- Örö 120 mm -trail, 5.1 km
- Örö 6" -trail 4.7 km
- Lammala nature trail
- The Stone labyrinth “Maiden´s Dance” at Jarlsgård
- Vänö Nature Trail
- Route to the Vänö chapel
- Tunnhamn Nature Trail 1.6 km
- Young adventurer's nature trail
- Route to the lean-to shelter 5 km
- The Ladybug Trail
- Mona Trail in Söderlångvik 1.7 km
- Kimito trails
40 000 islands and skerries
There are more than 40 000 islands on the Archipelago Sea. About 3000 of them belongs to the Kimito Island. Experience the pearls of the archipelago by boat trips. Sail with a sailing ship to the Örö fortress island, rent a boat or try kayaking. There is a lot to do for the archipelago lovers!
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Sailinf with the yacht Eugenia
- Finlandia Sailing Yacht Charter
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Canoeing at Stora Masugnsträsket
- Midnight Sun Sailing - boat rentals
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RIB Safari
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Airisto Spa outdoor activities
- Eider duck safaris to Bengtskär lighthouse
- Cruises to Rosala Viking village and Bengtskär lighthouse
- naturalbornfishers.com - Fishing guide services
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Winter Bathing in Labbnäs
- Day cruises to Örö
- Island Expedition with Pike & his friends
- Kayak rental and guided trips
To do on land
Take a bike tour, ride a horse or explore the nature some other way. Try Finnish sauna or enjoy spa and beauty treatments. The Kimito Island is full of interesting activities to do.
- Uppgårds Fotisgolf
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Vänö Frisbeegolf
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Dalsbruk DiscGolfPark
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Amosparken DiscGolf
- Climbing and abseiling by Nordic Activities
- Hike with huskies
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Ski on lake Stora Masugnsträsket
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Climb the cliffs of Kimitoön
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Bjärkas Golf & Country Club
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Bird-watching
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Amosparken
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Westankärr estate
- Horseback riding at Hilda's Stable
Sauna and wellness
Take a dip
Go for a refreshing morning swim or lay on the beach all day to enjoy the sunshine. Would you rather go swimming in the winter? A dip in ice-cold water is nice and refreshing after an active day!
- Västerbukten sandy beach, Ölmos beach
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Gräggnäs in Västanfjärd
- Kila beach
- Sandudden in Dalsbruk
- Sunbathe in Gammelby
- Lappdals swimming area
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Eknäs holiday village