Tammisaari Travel Guide

  Bar and some tables
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  • Bar and some tables
      Bar and some tables
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  • Nice dining area, part of it
      Nice dining area, part of it
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  • Part of the terrace
      Part of the terrace
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  • A view to the Baltic Sea from the terrace
      A view to the Baltic Sea from the...
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  • Very cosy to sit here enjoying food and sun...
      Very cosy to sit here enjoying food and...
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Things to Do  

Enjoy the Finnish Archipelago

Enjoy the Finnish Archipelago, Tammisaari

 maria_hz Says:  I didn't quite know whether to put this in the Things to do section, the Restaurant or Transportation section, but ended up putting it in Things to do, as it is really a sightseeing tip. :)This 100 year old lady is a ship that has been restored and now cruises the... 

The beach and the sea

The beach and the sea, Tammisaari

 Gili_S Says:  Obviously the most interesting thing in this location is the sea, in the summer of course. So have your swimsuit ready, suntan oil and a cold drink and hit it to the beach. 

Hit the Källviken beach

Hit the Källviken beach, Tammisaari

 maria_hz Says:  This is a popular beach, although a bit out of the way for most tourists. It is located in Leksvall about 7 kms from the centre (a bike-ride away). There are no facilities such as toilet, and café but plenty of fresh water! This place is not entirely easy to find, but as... 

Hit the beach

Hit the beach, Tammisaari

 maria_hz Says:  Being a coastal town, Ekenäs boasts nice beaches close to the centre of town. The public beaches are maintained by the municipality and water quality monitored regularly. The quality is generally good, even though the water is not clear. It is generally decently warm (18-22... 

The church: the centre piece of the old town

The church: the centre piece of the old town, Tammisaari

 maria_hz Says:  The old stone church of Ekenäs is the second oldest in the country. It was built in 1680s by the local elite as the previous church had by this time become too small to accommodate the churchgoers of the town. The style is a Nordic version of baroque architecture, plain but... 

Walk around old town

Walk around old town, Tammisaari

 maria_hz Says:  Ekenäs is one of the most charming towns in Finland on account of it's well preserved old town. The grid of old town streets still today reflects the medieval structure of the town, as Ekenäs escaped the street modernisation that sweeped Sweden and Finland in the 17th... 

Restaurants  

Bossa Nova Restaurant & Terrace: Awesome location by the sea - delicious food

Bossa Nova Restaurant & Terrace: Awesome location by the sea - delicious food, Tammisaari

 WanderingFinn Says:  First of all you'll love the place even if not eating anything or just enjoying a drink outside in the sunny terrace. If it's too windy (it is by the sea), you will be able to watch the boats passing by even from inside - the walls are one big window. The overall outlook of... 

Knipan

Knipan, Tammisaari

 Gili_S Says:  This restaurant, Knipan is probably the most famous and maybe also the best in Tammisaari. In my last visit I had my dinner here, it was excellent and I enjoy the nice view by the sea. 

Knipan: Summer restaurant, great location

Knipan: Summer restaurant, great location, Tammisaari

 croatia2006 Says:  Traditional restaurant in Tammisaari (Ekenäs in Swedish, which is widely spoken in this summer town).-Serves especially sea food (a la carte or buffet)-Some evenings live music and dancing-Terrace on the seaBest of all is the great view to the sea and boats :) 

Santa Fe

Santa Fe, Tammisaari

 Gili_S Says:  Yep, there is one Mexican places here and not surprising it called Santa Fe, but I am not sure if it is related to the one in Helsinki. 

Local coffee shop

Local coffee shop, Tammisaari

 Gili_S Says:  This local coffee shop just by the K market store is excellent with quality coffee and cakes. We had wonderful breakfast here. 

Chinese

Chinese, Tammisaari

 Gili_S Says:  Right in the centre of the city, there is this nice chinese restaurant, nothing special with it, but after a long day by the sea, it was nice to get some quick food. 

Nightlife  

Summer gig
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During summer it is popular to have concerts and gigs outside just by the camping site by the beach. It is a great place to party as long as the music is good and the weather is warm.

Written Aug 17, 2007

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Transportation  

A healthy option for transport: biking
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Ekenäs is a small town with only limited public transport to places outside the town centre, so if the weather is nice and you're fit enough, bikes offer a good alternative to car transport. Check with the tourist info by the market square for bike rental options.

Updated Mar 24, 2007

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Shopping  

Hantverkarbode: Arts and crafts

Hantverkarbode: Arts and crafts, Tammisaari

 maria_hz Says:  Ekenäs has a long tradition of handicraft, and one reminder of this tradition is the street names of the Old Town. But the tradition continues until this day, and arts and crafts are encouraged in different ways. One place to get a look at local craftsmens' - and womens' -... 

Kungsgatan and environs: Small town shopping

Kungsgatan and environs: Small town shopping, Tammisaari

 maria_hz Says:  The kungsgatan (Kuninkaankatu in Finnish) street is a shopping street just in the fashion much favoured these days; small-scale shops a few cafes along a quiet walking street. Around Christmas, the street is decorated with lights and shop-keepers compete for the title of the... 

Local Customs  

Celebrating the First of May

Celebrating the First of May, Tammisaari

 maria_hz Says:  The May Day celebrations in Finland go farther back than the socialist-communist tradition of celebrating Worker's Day. In fact, the May Day celebrations co-incide with a festival for celebrating Spring dating back to pre-Christian times. It is no surprise that this time of... 

Empty streets in the summer

Empty streets in the summer, Tammisaari

 maria_hz Says:  In the height of summer, during weekends and holidays in July and August, the locals take their boats to their summer cottages out in the archipelago to spend some quality time in the helm of Mother Nature. Preferably by the sound of lapping waves and relaxing with a cold... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Eco-friendly food: Mörby gård

Eco-friendly food: Mörby gård, Tammisaari

 maria_hz Says:  Mörby gård farm was a pioneer in the region in eco-friendly food production, when they started, and in 1991 they opened the food shop at the farm. The farm shop regularly stocks meat, grains and vegetables. The vegetables are seasonal, so in the summer you will get new... 

Swedish Speaking Population

Swedish Speaking Population, Tammisaari

 evert_n Says:  Tammisaari, or in Swedish, Eken?s, is a bi-lingual municipality in SW Finland, the coastal area. 82% of the inhabitants there calim Swedish as their mother tongue, (Finnish 16%, others 2%), so a most of the people speak Swedish there. They mostly also understand and can... 

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