Cruise to Örö fort and National Park

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Boat tour to Örö island

Mars - December 2023

Örö fortress island is the most popular destination in the Archipelago Nationalpark.

Experience the beauty of the Finnish Archipelago by sea and land.

The island of Örö offers history, unspoilt beaches, sunny meadows, huge guns and cobble-stone roads.

The 100-year-old barracks area also houses a resturant, a hotel, a shop and museums. There is also a marina with a café.

• Beautiful islands route
• Round trip from 35€, children (3-12yrs) 17,50€, children (0-2yrs) free.
• One way from 17,50€, children (3-12yrs) 8,75€, children (0-2yrs) free.
• Bicycle 5€/ direction
• Boats Sissel, Idun or Minandra
• Limited availability.
• Departs from Kasnäs, with a spa hotel, restaurant and marina. 
• Free parking 300m from the harbour.

Timetable

Info

Information about accommodation, restaurants, and activities on the island of Örö. Visit Örö

Bus timetable to Kasnäs. Vainionliikenne 

 You can book your boat trip direct from the webstore!

Special Cruise!!

Pasque flowers at Örö Island and Eider ducks at Bengtskär Lighthouse

May 17th 2024

Two of spring's rarities with the same cruise

Örö

Örö's nature is unparalleled. On its sunny heaths and beaches, there are many rare plants and butterflies. On the island, two species of Pasque flowers bloom, which are not found anywhere else in Finland: the Pasque flower and the small Pasque flower.

Additionally, other rare plants in Finland grow on Örö, such as Russian wheatgrass, sand sedge, and marram grass. On the island, you can also admire Finland's largest occurrence of sea kale. The diversity of nature is also evident in the rich variety of butterflies, with over 1700 different species observed.

The visit to Örö begins with a delicious lunch, followed by a guided tour (approximately 3 km). Our guide leads us through the island's unique nature, and we get to admire the rare Pasque flower growing on Örö.

Bengtskär - Eider Paradise

In spring, Bengtskär becomes home to hundreds of Eiders. The human presence on the island keeps predators aways and makes safe habitate for nesting birds.

Eiders nest everywhere: among rocks, flower beds, by the sauna and lighthouse walls, among the grass, under benches, and wheelbarrows. Last year, a new nesting record was achieved: 530 Eider nests.

The visit to Bengtskär starts with a short guiding where you learn about Eiders and lighthouse history. Visitors can then explore the Eiders, lighthouse, exhibitions, and climb 252 steps up to the light tower. The lighthouse café serves delicious fish soup with archipelago bread.

Schedule

Departure at 11:00 from Kasnäs -> Örö, buffet lunch and guided tour on Örö

Departure at 14:45 from Örö -> Bengtskär, guided tour and fish soup at the lighthouse

Return at 17:45 from Bengtskär -> Kasnäs, around 19:00. Coffee and pastry on board.

Our journey takes us through the Hitis archipelago, first to Örö and then to Bengtskär lighthouse along a sheltered route. During the boat trip, you can see birds, often seals, and the archipelago nature.

Meals: Buffet lunch, coffee, and dessert at Örö. Fish soup made from locally caught fish with archipelago bread at Bengtskär. Coffee and pastry on board the boat.

Info

• Duration: day trip, approx. 8h
• Tour dates May 17th 2024. 
• Price €150.00, children (3-12 yr) €75.00, children (0-2 yrs) €12.00.
• The price includes sea trips Kasnäs-Örö-Bengtskär-Kasnäs, guided tours, and meals at Örö and Bengtskär, as well as coffee and pastry on board.

You can book your boat trip direct from the webstore!

Experience more

Stay overnight at Örö island

Relax and rewind. Örö has several options for accommodation.

You can choose a comfortable hotel by the shore, a cottage of your own, an apartment or camp out really close to nature at the tentsite.

• Örö Barracks Hotel, fully modern hotel rooms built in the old barracks at the 12" barracks area. Two individual beds, tv and bathroom. Size 15m² or 23m².

• ÖRÖ Hårdasnäsets holiday apartments. Two bedrooms and a sofa bed in the livingroom. Well equipped kitchen, bathroom, Accommodates 6 people. Size 80m².

• Cabin - Impilinna, 2 room + kitchen and bathroom. Small private garden. Max. 7 pers. Size 55m².

• Cabin - Käärmemurju, 1 room + kitchen and bathroom. Small private garden. Max. 4 pers. Size 40m².

• Cabin - Ahtisaari,  ideal for couples. Situated close to the sea, separate from all other buildings. 1 room + kitchenette, your own sauna. Outhouse with composting toilet. Max. 2 pers. Size 30m².

• Örö Hostel room. Book your own hostel room for a family. Common areas have a comfortable livingroom and shared bathroom. Bed linen and towel are included.

• Örö Hostel bed. You can reserve a single bed for your own use. Common areas have a fully equipped kitchen and TV. You also have your own locker and shared bathroom. Bed linen and towel are included.

You can book your accommodation direct from the webstore!