11 000 öar – en drömdestination.
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Välkommen till världens vackraste och mest örika skärgård – en plats där tiden saktar ner och själen finner ro. Skärgårdsstaden Pargas är som en mosaik av unika berättelser: fem huvudöar och över 11 000 mindre öar och skär, som viskar i havets rytm och bjuder in dig att hitta ditt eget äventyr. Här, mitt i Skärgårdshavets UNESCO-biosfärområde, lever människor och natur i harmoni – i ett samhälle där hjärtlighet och skärgårdstraditioner är som en arvsvind fylld av frisk, salt havsbris.
Var med och utveckla skärgårdsturismen!
🌊 I kundcommunityn skärgårdsturismen Tourism Developers kan du dela med dig av dina idéer, erfarenheter och synpunkter för att göra skärgården till en mer attraktiv, levande och hållbar destination.
🤝 Bidra till utvecklingen av turismen i skärgården
📢 Dela med dig av dina åsikter och erfarenheter
🚀 Var med och skapa något nytt
Det är lätt att gå med
👉 Gå med i gemenskapen här
💡 Observera att communityt är till för dig som inte bor i skärgården året runt.
Tillsammans bygger vi skärgårdens framtid!
I skärgården händer det året om
Hur tar jag mig till skärgården?
Endast två timmar från Helsingfors och Tammerfors, och du är hos oss.
Du kan komma till skärgården året runt – med bil, buss, cykel, båt eller till fots. Förutom längs vägar kan du ta dig till och mellan öarna med färjor och förbindelsebåtar.
Skärgården är känd för sina populära rutter
Bilder: Juho Kuva & Rania Rönntoft
Välkommen!
Bild: Aleksandra Degtiareva
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Få din dagliga inspiration från skärgården
🏳️🌈 Pargas is proud to stand for love, diversity, and inclusion! On 1.8.2025, we join the celebration of Pargas Pride by raising the Pride flag at every regional office, and showing up with our tourism team & summer workers at the heart of it all.
This celebration is for everyone, locals, visitors, and anyone who believes in the right to be exactly who they are. 🌈✨
Join us as the whole city comes together in the spirit of openness and joy. 💫
📍 More info: @pargas_pride
HAPPY PRIDE! 🌈
#PargasPride #LoveIsLove #VisitPargas #ArchipelagoForAll #Pride2025
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.
#saaristo #finnisharchipelago #finland #visitfinland #nordictravel #hiddengems #slowtraveller
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.
#finnisharchipelago #localstories #explorecultures #finland #saaristo
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.
#art #localart #finnisharchipelago #localculture #finland #slowtravel
🌞 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. 🌿
#finnisharchipelago #slowtravel #localtravel #hiddengems
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
#storbåt #finnisharchipelago #localculture #hiddengems #traveltoexplore #saaristo #pargas
Living in the idyllic archipelago town of Pargas means more than just stunning views, it’s a way of life deeply connected to nature and island traditions. Here, the rhythm of daily life follows the sea breeze and the quiet beauty of the landscape.
Outdoor adventures like hiking, boating, fishing, and kayaking aren’t just weekend plans, they’re everyday pleasures. With nature always within reach, life here flows effortlessly between forest trails and calm shorelines.
Fresh, local food comes straight from the surrounding forest, seas and nearby farms. It’s not a luxury, it’s just how things are done. Simplicity, peace, and authenticity are the core of the Pargas lifestyle.
It’s a life that feels grounded, genuine, and unlike anywhere else.
📸: @ubuntuproductions.fi
#lifeinfinland #nordiclifestyle #finnishsummer #traveltoexplore #hiddengem
