Naantali

Naantali (Swedish: Nådendal, Latin: Vallis Gratiæ) is a town near Turku in Western Finland. It is a popular tourist destination in the summer. The municipality includes much of the northern Archipelago Sea (former municipalities Merimasku, Rymättylä and Velkua).

Naantali originated as a Bridgettine convent 1443. After the Protestant Reformation|Lutheran reformation and the convent was laid down and the town had a hard time. The church was repaired by Per Brahe in 1660. In the mid-18th century and the town got a customs chamber and new vitality. In the late 19th century Naantali became a spa resort.

Naantali has a busy freight port and heavy industry, but you have to stray away quite a bit from the tourist areas to notice that.

NaantaliHarbor - Naantali Church and Marina

Travel to Naantali

The primary street to Naantali leads via Raisio outside Turku, which is just 17 kilometers away. Passenger train service has been terminated

Travel on a Bus in Naantali

There are frequent buses from Turku (buses number 6, 7 and 7A, 30 min, €3/1.50: local ticket with two hours free transfer as usual in the Föli area). The bus station is at the border of the old town, walk through it to get to the church and the shore and the Moomin world.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Naantali

Much slower and more expensive but more scenic is the Ukkopekka steamship twice daily to Naantali old town by the Moomin World. The journey winds through the gorgeous Turku archipelago and takes two hours each way (€20/25 one-way/return, operates June–Aug only).

From Sweden there are the daily ropax ferries of FinnLink, from Kapellskär, Norrtälje, some of them via Långnäs, Åland. This is the shortest and affordableest way directly across with a vehicle (60 euros including driver), but the ferry is considerably more bare-bones than the floating palaces that operate out of Turku to Stockholm.

Naantali has a quite popular guest harbour, but the biggest sailing yachts cannot enter due to bridges (three routes, highest 16.5 m, shortest 11 m).

• Naantali guest harbour - ☎ +358 45-605-7455€26/night; day fee €5 Main marina, at the old town.

By car

Naantali is situated at the western end of Turku's ring road, Highway 40. If you're driving from some other city than Turku, follow the signage towards Naantali when you are to cross the ring road. From the center of Turku, drive towards Pori on Highway 8 and take regional road 185 to Naantali.

In addition to the big ferries directly from Sweden and there is a connection with smaller ferries from north-eastern Åland via Brändö and Kustavi.

How to get around in Naantali

The town itself is not too big. The old wooden old town is well worth a walk. Most of the archipelago is reachable by bus or car.

What to see in Naantali

Naantali oldtown 01 - A street in Naantali's old town

Naantali is very much a summer town, and many attractions are closed outside the June–August peak season.

• Old town - 60.4688, 22.0160 - Naantali has a beautiful wooden old town.

• Kultaranta ntentlan=2&culture=en-US 60.4663, 21.9996 - Literally "Golden Shore", this is the summer residence of the Finnish president. Guided Tours in Naantali by ehalal.io (email for prices) Jun–Aug daily except Monday, advance booking required.

• Convent Church - Naantalin kirkko - 60.47114, 22.01534 Opening Hours: May–Aug daily 10:00–18:00, Sep–Apr Sunday West 12:00–14:00 Free Built in 1443–1462, this is the oldest standing structure in the city and among the oldest anywhere in Finland.

• Naantali museum | Mannerheiminkatu 21 60.4671, 22.0188 in the old town ☎ +358 2 435-2727 Opening Hours: 16 May–31 August Tu–Su 11:00–18:00 Adults €4, children 7–17 years €2

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Naantali

Muumitalo 4 - The Moomin world

• Moomin World - Muumimaailma - Tuulensuuntie 14 60.4732, 22.0051 ☎ +358 2 511-1111 Opening Hours: Daily 10AM–6PM (mid-June to mid-August). Admission €25/person - One of Finland's most popular amusement parks, dedicated to Tove Jansson's lovable Moomin characters (huge in Finland and Japan, but not too well known elsewhere). The blueberry-coloured Moomin House is the main attraction. Hemulen's yellow house is situated next door to the Moomin House. It is also feasible to see Moominmama's Doughnut Factory, Fire Station, Pancake Factory, Snufkin's Camp, Moominpappa's boat etc. Visitors may also meet Moomin characters there or the Witch in her cottage. Moomin World isn't a traditional amusement park. There are many activities and fantasy paths for kids there, e.g. Toffler's Path with Witch's Labyrinth, The Hattifatteners' Cave and The Groke's House. There are also performances in Moomin Theatre Emma. Moomin World is the world's 4th best theme park for children according to The Independent on Sunday (October 2005). Moomin World was also elected as the domestic travel destination of the year 2005 (Matkamessut, Finnish Travel Fair 2006). Moomin World got the Golden Pony Award 2007 by The Games & Parks Industry magazine. The Jury said: "Moomin World is welcoming, well themed and full of educational contents." The Moomin Bus (Muumibussi) connects directly to Turku.

• Väski Adventure Island - 60.4859, 21.9792| ☎ +358 2 511-1111 +358 2 511 1151 Opening Hours: Mid June to Mid Aug every day from 11AM–6PM One-day ticket 23 €. Under 2-year-olds for free Väski Adventure Island is an island neighbouring Moominworld. The setting is designed with school-aged children in mind. There is climbing, jumping, gliding down a zip-wire, panning for Gold, testing one's archery skills and other "adventure" activities. Follow the red-route and play the Väski adventure game, completing tasks and recording your score whilst exploring the island trail. The fisherman's village on the island has rustic restaurants, a beach, a sauna and animals on the villager farm. You get to Väski Island by boat, departing near to the Moominworld bridge in Naantali. The voyage is included in the ticket price.

Events

• Naantali Music Festival - Naantalin musiikkijuhlat - several locations ☎ +358 2 434-5363 Opening Hours: 2017: 6–17 June Individual concerts €20–69 Classical music.

• Sailing race for traditional boats Opening Hours: 2017: 5 August Sailing competition for traditional boats, such that were used for fishing and transport in the archipelago until replaced by motor vessels. Some participants are genuine, others replicas or built in the same tradition. The boats (some 30) will be moored in the guest harbour after the race, for closer inspection by the public.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Naantali

There are lots of small shops in the old town. Nearly all now feature Moomin products, but also traditional handicraft or similar souvenirs can be found in many of them.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Naantali

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Naantali Camping - Kopenkatu 20 60.4618, 22.0287 ☎ +358 2 435-0855 Vehicles and tents €14+€6/person, cottages from €50 upwards - A camping ground half a kilometer from the downtown operated by the city's tourist office.

• Naantali Spa Hotel - Matkailjantie 2 60.47462, 22.03368 ☎ +358 600-555-100 +358 2 445-5101 Price Off-season weekday rates can drop as low as €69/person but climb dramatically in high season. - Finland's largest spa with roots dating back to the 18th century, even the Russian Czar has paid a visit (but the building is new). The resort includes a multitude of restaurants, a variety of rooms and large spa, beauty and swimmingpool services. The spa is the only Scandinavian member in the Royal Spas of Europe - affiliation. The resort is also well known in Scandinavia for arranging conferences.

Travel Next

• Turku, Finland's former capital
• The Archipelago Trail, taking you out around most of the Archipelago Sea

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