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!
Photo: Aleksandra Degtiareva
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Get inspired by the farthest reaches of Finland’s archipelago every day
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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🌞 Vacation Mode: ON — in the Finnish Archipelago
Looking to really unplug? Welcome to the Finnish archipelago, where slowing down isn’t just encouraged — it’s a way of life. 💙
In Parainen, the days unfold gently. The air smells like salt and pine, and the sea stretches calmly between green-speckled islands. Mornings start with quiet coffee on the dock, watching the water sparkle — evenings end with a golden-hour paddle or a steaming seaside sauna.
🚤 Island-hopping, picnics on sun-warmed cliffs and kayaking through narrow straits… There’s always something to do — if you feel like doing anything at all. Here, nature isn’t a destination. It’s just outside your door.
Stay in a cozy cottage, where the sea breeze drifts through open windows and dinner might be something you caught yourself. The soundtrack? Birds, waves, and nothing else.
No stress, no traffic, just open skies, and time to breathe. In the archipelago, vacation isn’t just about taking a break. It’s about finding your rhythm again.
Ready to switch off and slow down? The archipelago is calling. 🌿
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Sail the Archipelago Sea the timeless way — aboard a Storbåt. 🌊
These small yet graceful wooden boats are more than vessels — they’re living pieces of our maritime heritage. Storbåt have sailed these waters for generations, ever since people first made their lives among the islands.
Simple and functional, yet masterfully handcrafted, they’re built for both calm summer evenings and the unpredictable moods of the Baltic Sea.
A wooden hull, a Baltic breeze, the scent of tar, and good company — this is sailing at its purest.
This summer, tradition meets tranquility in these beautiful harbors:
🗓️ 13 July – Kittuis, Houtskär
🗓️ 19 July – Norrby, Iniö
🗓️ 9 August – Matglädje (local food festival), Houtskär
📸 Tag someone you’d love to bring on a storbåt adventure!
Photo: @ubuntuproductions.fi
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