Fiskars Village

Fiskars Village, in the municipality of Raseborg, Uusimaa, is a former ironworks community founded in 1649 and now home to artists, designers and craftspeople. It lies about 100 km west of Helsinki along the Fiskars river, and its red-brick and timber industrial buildings have been converted into studios, shops, galleries and cafes. The village grew around the ironworks and later became known for the Fiskars company, whose products include scissors, and today its creative community runs workshops and sells ceramics, glass, textiles and jewellery directly. The Fiskars Museum, open daily 11:00-17:00 outside its closures, tells the industrial and cultural history of the village. The village streets are free to walk and always open, while shops and studios keep their own hours. In summer 2026 the Fiskars Art & Design Biennale ran, with admission at €18 and free entry for visitors under 18. A visit usually takes three to five hours, including time for the studios, a meal and a walk along the river and the dam. The museum is closed from 1 January to 28 February, on 6 December and on 24-26 December. Summer is the busiest and most rewarding season, when studios are open and events run, while winter is quiet and many shops have reduced hours. For photography, the river with the old mill buildings and the bridge views are the main subjects. The village is difficult to reach by public transport: take a train to Karis and then a bus or taxi of about 15 minutes, so most visitors drive. The phone number is +358 45 180 8111.