Seili

The island of Seili is a charming destination for friends of history and the archipelago. It has a gloomy past as a remote place of confinement for lepers and a mental asylum. Those exiled to the island brought along the planks for their coffin and never returned to the outside world. Today, visitors can admire the Museum Church of Seili and enjoy the charming island views, events, accommodation, restaurant and good ferry connections from May till Mid-August.
In the summertime the island offers accommodation, restaurant services and daily guided tours. The museum church hosts church services, concerts and other cultural activities in summer. Guided tours of the church are available by advance booking.
Nature trail (1,7 km) introduces visitors to the rich mix of lush herb-rich forests, beautiful heritage landscapes and rugged coniferous woods. The signage describes the scientific work done in the Archipelago Sea by the Archipelago Research Institute (utu.fi) based in the island of Seili.
Hiking trail (1.3 km) introduces visitors to key locations on the island of Seili. The signage on the route described the nature and history of the island. Visitors should follow the route marked on the map. The trail runs along a gravel road, which is easy to navigate but hilly.
The island of Seili can be reached only by boat: visitseili.fi/en/connecting-vessels/

Images
On kaunis kesäpäivä. Niityllä kymmenkunta lehmää märehtii. Kauempana siintää meri.It is a beautiful summer day. A dozen cows ruminate in the meadow. In the distance is the sea. Puinen iso kirkko, jonka piha-alueella on pari polkupyörää ja ihmisiä. Kesäpäivä on kuuma.A large wooden church with a couple of bicycles and people in the yard. The summer day is hot.Oikeassa alakulmassa kaksi hyönteistä parittelee kaunokin kukalla. Sumeampana on taustalla monivärinen kukkaniitty.Kuva on otettu kesällä veneestä. Rannassa on ruovikkoa.  Kuivalla maalla on puinen iso kirkko. The picture was taken from a boat in the summer. There is reeds on the beach. There is a big wooden church on dry land.
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On kaunis kesäpäivä. Niityllä kymmenkunta lehmää märehtii. Kauempana siintää meri.It is a beautiful summer day. A dozen cows ruminate in the meadow. In the distance is the sea.
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Puinen iso kirkko, jonka piha-alueella on pari polkupyörää ja ihmisiä. Kesäpäivä on kuuma.A large wooden church with a couple of bicycles and people in the yard. The summer day is hot.
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Oikeassa alakulmassa kaksi hyönteistä parittelee kaunokin kukalla. Sumeampana on taustalla monivärinen kukkaniitty.
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Kuva on otettu kesällä veneestä. Rannassa on ruovikkoa.  Kuivalla maalla on puinen iso kirkko. The picture was taken from a boat in the summer. There is reeds on the beach. There is a big wooden church on dry land.