Utö Island

Parainen, Finland

Utö is a small island in the Finland Archipelago Sea. It is the southernmost year-round inhabited island in Finland. The written history of island dates back to the 16th century. Since the 17th century, it has been a base for pilots, lighthouse keepers, custom officials and soldiers.

The first lighthouse in Finland was built on Utö in 1753. The round lighthouse building was blown up during the Swedish-Russian war of 1808-1809. The present lighthouse was built in 1814 under the supervision of Chief Pilot Gustav Brodd. The lantern and the lights have been modernized several times. The present lens was installed in 1906.

Today Utö is popular place for a day trip. You can visit on lighthouse, a small museum and village with old wooden cottages.

Address

Utö, Parainen, Finland

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Details

Founded: 16th century
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Finland
Historical period: Reformation (Finland)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
uto.fi

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Tom Tackman (9 months ago)
Idyll in the outer archipelago. Paradise at least in summer. Reached by connecting ferry, 4 1/2h from Pärnäs, Nagu. The spring is free for locals and tourists alike.

GÜNAY Vurdu (10 months ago)
Bad air

Marjo Liikala (10 months ago)
Very charming island village milieu. I warmly recommend you to get to know it!

Pena Voy (2 years ago)
Utö is a good place to visit if you want a vacation spot and a bit of history/Utö is a good place to visit if you want a vacation spot and a bit of history

Monika Latvala (3 years ago)
You can also travel here in winter ❄️

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