Laitila

Laitila, with some 8,500 inhabitants, has been regarded a town since 1986. It is surrounded by fields and known for production of egg and early vegetables (75% of Finnish early carrots), nowadays also for the brewery and soft drink factory (Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas). Indeed, a significant part of its industry is about food processing. Laitila belongs to a common commuting area with

By Train

Loimaa is on E8 , 60

km (37

mi) north from

The town itself is compact, but for the surroundings you will probably need a bike or car. Taxis should be available (see Finland Proper#By taxi ).

There are several local history museums in old houses, often maintained by the local communities of the villages. Many are open on request only. Enquiries can be made to the head of culture

+358 2 8501-6460 .

Kaariaisten mäkitupalaismuseo

( 3 km along road 43 towards Eura, then 3.3 km along Kaivolantie, then along Väliläntie following the signage ),

+358 2 854-461 .

Open by agreement .

A mäkitupa , house of a poor tenant family, who lived eight persons in a single room. Museum since the 1930s. Interior as in the 1920s.

Kino Laitila ,

Vihtorinkatu 8 ,

☏

+358 50-567-7587 ,

[email protected] .

Most shows in the day or early evening .

Movie theatre.

€8–13 .   ( updated Feb 2024 )

Hill forts

There are several ancient hill forts in Laitila: Kirkkelinna, Hautvuori, Seppälän linnavuoret and the ones of Vaimaro's Matinmaa. These were used as refuges when enemies or pirates were coming, steep outcrop hills, where walls were built at less steep sections. In addition to their value as historical sights, a visit usually entails a nice walk through the forest and fine views, and the hills offer adventures for children by their rugged milieu. The sites are protected, so don't move rocks or otherwise change the environment.

Hautvuori

( signage from Pirttikyläntie ).

Bronze Age hill fort.  

Kirkkelinna

( signage from Pirttikyläntie ).

Iron Age hill fort.  

Seppälän Linnavuori

( signage from Linnavuorentie ).

Iron Age hill fort, some findings possibly from the Bronze Age.  

Events

Jazzkukko : July.
Swing and jazz festival.

Ahoska Catering ,

Keskuskatu 24

( in the centre ),

☏

+358 400-599-786 .

Lunch M–F 10:30-14:30 .

Lunch and catering.   ( updated Jun 2021 )

Ravintola Kukonkulma ,

Keskuskatu 18

( in the centre ),

☏

+358 2 856-058 .

M–Th 10:30–22:00, F 10:30–23, Sa 11:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00; lunch M–F 10:30–14:00 .

Lunch €7–9; kebab €9–13, salad €11–14, burger €14, pizza €15–20, à la carte €20 .  

Hyvinvointikeskus Poukanville ,

Keskuskatu 4

( in the centre ),

☏

+358 2 857-8233 ,

[email protected] .

Lunch –13:30 .

€9 .  

Lounaskahvila Wilhelmiina & Waltteri ,

Turuntie 11

( in the centre ),

☏

+358 2 856-380 ,

[email protected] .

Lunch 10:45–13:30 .

€7–9 .   ( updated Jun 2021 )

Laitilan Kievari below offers some nightlife.

Laitilan Kievari ,

Keskuskatu 20 ,

[email protected] .

Lunch M–F 10:30–14:00 .

Hotel and hostel. Three restaurants and café. Sauna. Lunch. Live music some evenings, for dancing or otherwise.

Single €95, double €130, additional bed €40 (breakfast included); room with sauna €170–180; hostel €58/75/90, room with en suite shower and toilet €88, breakfast +€5; lunch €6.50/10/15–20 (soup/buffet/+separate main) .  

Connect

Library ,

Kauppakatu 5 ,

☏

+358 40-485-3543 ,

[email protected] .

Sep–Apr: M–F 10:00–19:00, Sa 10:00–15:00 .

Library. Chrome computers, tablets, scanner and printer for public use. Free Wi-Fi. Foreign newspapers and magazines might be available over the net through PressReader and eMagz.

K-Supermarket Laitila ,

Kauppakatu 3

( in the centre ).

M–Sa 07:00–22:00, Su 09:00–22:00 .

A grocery store.

( updated Feb 2024 )

S-market Laitila ,

Kauppakatu 8

( in the centre ).

M–Sa 07:00–22:00, Su 08:00–22:00 .

A grocery store.

( updated Feb 2024 )

The surrounding Vakka-Suomi countryside