Discover your favorite among 11 000 islands
The Pargas archipelago consists of 5 main islands and countless small islands and islets, far out in the outermost archipelago. Familiarize yourself with the different main islands and with the outer archipelago as an area. A large part of the Pargas archipelago belongs to the Archipelago Sea’s UNESCO biosphere area, which focuses on how the unique nature and people in the local archipelago community with its rich culture and archipelago traditions are in balance with each other.
Events around the year in the archipelago
How to get to the Finnish Archipelago
Only two hours from Helsinki and Tampere, and you are here.
Travel around the archipelago – by car, bus, boat, bicycle or on foot. In addition to the roads, the islands can be reached by ferries and transfer vessels.
The archipelago is famous for its’ circular trails
Photos: Juho Kuva
Welcome!
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Get inspired by the farthest reaches of Finland’s archipelago every day
Wild berries & Finnish freedom 🍓
In Finland, nature isn’t just something you look at, it’s something you taste. Thanks to Everyman’s Rights, anyone can wander through forests, breathe in the pine-scented air, and enjoy nature’s sweetest treasures straight from the bush.
🍀 What you can pick (and eat!) in the archipelago:
Blueberries – Dark blue forest berries, mildly sweet. Perfect fresh or frozen.
Wild raspberries – Juicy reds thriving in sunny, open spots.
Lingonberries – Bright, tart berries from dry pine forests, ideal for jams and juices.
Cloudberries – Golden-orange bog berries, ripe from mid-July.
Wild strawberries – Tiny, aromatic bursts of summer.
Cranberries – Red, tangy berries picked late in the season.
These are common, safe and delicious berries you can enjoy during your stay.
🌿So bring a basket, take only what you need, and leave no trace. The forest always gives more to those who treat it gently.
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This august you are invited to step into a world of bloom at Pargas Hortensia Park. 💐 Planted a few years ago as part of a Europe-wide trial, the park’s 114 varieties of Japanese hydrangeas have now matured into a spectacular display of colour.
On Wednesday 20th of August, we’ll celebrate Hortensia Day, an afternoon to enjoy the park’s beauty together. While the Hortensia Park is open every day of the week and free to visit, from 16:00 to 19:00 on this special day you can stroll among the flowers, vote for your favourite (and least favourite!) varieties, and be in with a chance to win a hydrangea to take home. 🩷
Bring a blanket, some snacks, and your favourite people, and soak up a summer evening surrounded by flowers, friends, and that golden August light. 💐
📅 When: Wednesday 20th of August from 16:00-19:00
📍 Where: Hortensia Park, East side of Central Park, Aurinkokaari 6, Pargas
🚗 Parking: Kirkkoesplanadi & Central Park parking areas
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Did you know the Finnish Archipelago is just a bus ride away? 🚌🌊
Whether you start from Turku or Pargas, it’s easy to leave the car at home and enjoy a stress-free trip. No parking, no hassle, just hop on the bus, find your seat, and let the journey become part of the adventure.
Travelling by bus isn’t just convenient, it’s also a more sustainable way to explore. By choosing public transport, you help keep the archipelago’s air fresh, the waters clean, and nature thriving for future visitors. 🌱
As the bus winds through the islands, you’ll pass forests, fields, and sea views on the way to charming villages, cosy cafés, and rocky shores. Perfect for a day trip, a weekend getaway, or just a spontaneous escape.
👉 Check bus timetables and travel info at @seutuplus
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Happy Pride Week from Pargas! 🌈 This week, the rainbow flag flies high across the islands — a proud symbol that everyone is welcome here.
Whether you`re here for a weekend escape or a longer adventure, Pargas is a place where you can be your full, beautiful self. No masks, no judgement — just open skies, salty air, and a whole lot of love.
🪩 Join us this Friday, August 1st at Kalkholmen for a joyful Pride celebration! Expect music, community, good vibes, and even a magical unicorn ride for the little ones. 🦄
Let’s create a culture of belonging, where every visitor and local feels at home — for a moment, a season, or a lifetime. Because in the Archipelago, you belong.
📍 Full event info at visitpargas.fi/events
HAPPY PRIDE! 🌈
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Calm waters, rugged islets, red boathouses, and that feeling of being far away from everything else. 🌊
The Finnish archipelago is one of the worlds largest, with over 10,000 islands, each with it’s own rhythm, story and charm.
Whether you’re paddling past small islands, biking along coastal roads, or sipping coffee at a tiny harbor café, this place slows you down. In the best way possible!
And the best part? It’s all real, untouched, authentic and waiting for you.
👉🏼 Discover places to visit, where to stay and where to eat through the link in our bio.
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Time for a picnic! 🍉
Bring a snack, find a spot you love – and enjoy summer just as it is. A picnic works anywhere: on a seaside rock, in the park, by the water, or simply on your own lawn☀️
Simple moments can be the most memorable. And don’t forget – nature thrives when we leave it just as we found it. Bring your trash home, use reusable containers, and choose local treats when you can💚
The Red of the Archipelago Sea – Island Ingenuity in Every Brushstroke ❤️🏡
In the Finnish Archipelago, the iconic deep red of boathouses and cottages is more than a charming tradition — it’s a story of resourcefulness, resilience, and life by the sea.
Long before commercial paint was available, islanders used what the land and sea provided. Wood was protected with tar or seal oil, passed down through generations as essential knowledge. Seal oil soaked deep into the timber, shielding it from the elements — though it left behind a strong, distinctive scent, especially on warm summer days.
When the copper-rich pigment known as Falu red arrived from Sweden, it offered something better: even greater durability, at a low cost. Islanders began mixing it with seal oil, creating the rich, earthy red that soon spread across every shoreline. It was practical, affordable — and beautiful.
Today, that familiar red tells a deeper story. It’s not just a color. It’s the spirit of the archipelago — weatherwise, warm, and always welcoming.
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In the Finnish archipelago, art is closely tied to local life and landscape. 💙
It appears in everyday materials and familiar places, like carved signs on boathouses, handwoven rugs in old kitchens, and decorative details on boats and fences.
Art connects people to places. It’s not separate from culture; it is culture. It reflects shared knowledge, seasonal rhythms, and inherited skills. Even small details, like the curve of a handmade tool or the colors used in a window frame, carry stories about local identity and ways of life.
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