Old Rauma
Elaborately decorated wooden houses, idyllic street views. Enchanting Old Rauma was chosen to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1991 as a unique example of a living and well maintained old Nordic wooden town.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Old Rauma is the largest coherently preserved wood town area in the Nordic countries. It is still the heart of the city, where people live, work, trade and play in a historic environment all year round.
The 29-hectare area of Old Rauma has more than 600 buildings, most of which are owned by private individuals. The population of Old Rauma is around 800.
Fall in love with Old Rauma
Old Rauma is a splendid unity during each season. Old Rauma, with its cultural and historical value, is anything but a dusty museum. It is the centre of activity.
Choose sustainability
How can you take responsibility into account during your visit to Old Rauma?
Old Rauma Renovation Centre Tammela
The Tammela renovation Centre presents the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the restoration activities of Old Rauma. In Tammela, events related to world heritage and architectural heritage are organised, as well as various cultural events. Tammela has a workshop, a spare parts bank for old building parts and, in the summer, a red paint factory.
Research and publications
Check out the studies and international project publications on Old Rauma over the years. Here you will find interesting information about Old Rauma’s gardens and their plants, as well as English-language publications related to Old Rauma.