# Fiskars Village

> Fiskars in western Uusimaa came into being in 1649, when the German-born Petter Thorwöste founded an ironworks here.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/fiskars-village/

A former ironworks village where old red-brick mills along the river now hold craft studios, shops and cafés. Plan a few hours to browse, and visit on a summer weekend when the studios are open; it is a short detour off the coast road.

Fiskars in western Uusimaa came into being in 1649, when the German-born Petter Thorwöste founded an ironworks here. It gave rise to the Fiskars company, known for its scissors. Puukko knives and ploughs were also made here. From 1891 to 1952 a narrow-gauge railway ran to the harbour at Pohjankuru. The manor house was designed in 1818 by the Italian-born architect Charles Bassi.

Today about 600 people live in the village, which has developed into a lively centre of Finnish art and design. The Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale has been held since 2019. Allow several hours for a visit. Check beforehand which workshops, exhibitions and shops are open.

- **Nearest town:** Raasepori, Finland
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 60.1230, 23.5710

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Finland: No motorway tolls for cars.** Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

## Sources

- [Fiskars – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiskars,_Finland)

## Nearby

- [Hanko](https://camping-spirit.com/places/hanko-peninsula/) – 48 km
- [Nuuksio National Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nuuksio-national-park/) – 55 km
- [Temppeliaukio Church](https://camping-spirit.com/places/temppeliaukio-church/) – 75 km
- [Suomenlinna](https://camping-spirit.com/places/suomenlinna/) – 79 km

## FAQs

### Where is Fiskars Village?

Fiskars Village is in Raasepori, Finland, at GPS 60.1230, 23.5710. It is about 73 km from Parainen.

### Can you camp near Fiskars Village?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ormnäs camping, about 19 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Fiskars Village?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hanko (48 km), Nuuksio National Park (55 km), Temppeliaukio Church (75 km) and Suomenlinna (79 km).

### When is the best time to visit Fiskars Village?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)