Ways to be a responsible traveller in Rauma

Old Rauma

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the protection, use and development of Old Rauma is being implemented systematically. The Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of the World Heritage Site is to be preserved for present and future generations.

How can you be responsible during your visit?

• Arrive by public transport. The bus station is right next to the Old Rauma.
• Walking and cycling are encouraged. Distances are short.
• Use local services and favour local products.
• Respect the privacy of the people living in the area. Only enter yards if you are invited.
• Please keep the area tidy by putting your rubbish in the bin.
• Visit Old Rauma all year round, even outside the summer season.
• Please take fire safety into account when visiting Old Rauma. For example, make sure that cigarette butts are properly extinguished in the trash.
• We are trying to limit car traffic in Old Rauma. During the summer, some streets are pedestrianised, allowing only petrol-driving, walking and cycling in a limited area. Check the current dates and see the pedestrian zone here.

Sammallahdenmäki

The Sammallahdenmäki Bronze Age cemetery is the largest and most diverse cemetery of the Scandinavian Bronze Age in the coastal area of the Gulf of Bothnia. The Sammallahdenmäki burial mounds, located in a rugged rocky landscape, represent the monumental architecture of the period. The World Heritage Site contains 36 burial mounds.

How can you be responsible during your visit?

• There is car park at both ends of the area. Please leave all vehicles in the parking lot. Explore the area by foot.
• The nature of the area is sensitive. Just move along existing paths.
• Please do not damage the ancient remains.
• Please keep the area tidy by putting your rubbish in the bin.
• Please take fire safety into account during your visit. For example, please make sure that cigarette butts are properly extinguished in the bin. Open fires are prohibited.

Rauma Archipelago

The nature of the Rauma archipelago is fascinating and diverse. The Rauma archipelago is a key part of the Bothnian Sea National Park, Finland’s largest protected area in the Baltic Sea, covering an area of over 90 000 hectares, and one of the best-preserved marine areas on the Finnish coast. The national park was established to protect underwater nature and preserve the natural and cultural heritage.

Kylmäpihlaja, the western part of Kuuskajaskari and other smaller islands and water areas owned by the City of Rauma were connected to the national park in 2015. In addition to the national park, there are other nature conservation areas in the Rauma archipelago.

How can you be responsible during your visit?

Enjoy the beautiful archipelago scenery and salty fresh sea breezes with respect for nature and the special characteristics of the archipelago. Take note of the summarised tips for outdoor etiquette and always check the detailed rules of your excursion destination as well.

• Respect nature – leave no trace in it. Keep pets on a leash.
• Favour marked paths and follow rules that apply to different ways of
  moving about. Check the areas and times in which access is possibly
  restricted at your destination.
• Only pitch your tent on sites where camping is allowed. Do not
  wash the dishes or yourself directly in a water body.
• Only make fires where it is permitted and use a portable camping
  stove if you can. The person lighting a fire is always responsible for
  ensuring fire safety and extinguishing it. Do not make fire when the
  wildfire warning is in effect. Use the firewood on the campfire site
  sparingly.
• Do not litter: take your rubbish back to an appropriate waste
  disposal point. Be prepared to take away everything you brought along.