Why go
- Former municipality in Uusimaa, Finland.
- Served by Hanko Airfield.
History
Ekenäs is a town and former municipality in Finland that was formed by the merger of the former municipalities of Snappertuna and Tenala with the town of Ekenäs. It was then merged with Pohja and Karis to form the new municipality of Raseborg on 1 January 2009. Ekenäs is in the province of Southern Finland, and is part of the Uusimaa region. The town had a population of 14,754 and covered a land area of 726.73 square kilometres (280.59 sq mi). The population density was 20.30 inhabitants per square kilometre (52.6/sq mi). The town is bilingual, with the majority being Swedish speakers (81%), and the minority Finnish speakers (17%).
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hanko Airfield; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Skåldö.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ekenäs, Raseborg (Raasepori), Finland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.