Paimio

Paimio is on the Paimionjoki river and on the railway and highways between

By Train

Paimio centre is 24 km east of

Paimio has two systems of local traffic: the

Electricity museum

( Paimion sähkömuseo ),

Vistantie 24a ,

+358 2 474-5440 , +358 50-586-7733 ,

[email protected] .

In summer; for groups by agreement .

Private museum on the history of electricity in Finland, started in the 1990s by a company in the trade. The building is from the late 19th century and has also served as cinema. Museum shop and café.

€5/4/3 .

Paimionjoki river valley

(

Paimionlahti .

The bay at the mouth of the river, with wet meadows, reed beds and small woods. Bird area and nature reserve. It is an internationally significant rest spot for migrating birds and has a rich nesting bird population. The bay is important also for spring lek of fish. Bird watching towers on the east and north shore. The surrounding hills and fields are important, but not part of the reserve.  

Swimming hall

( Uimahalli Solina ),

Vistantie 31–35

( in the centre ),

☏

+358 2 474-5403 ,

[email protected] .

€6/3.50/3 .  

Ankkalampi ,

Jägerhornintie 4

( 3 km north from the centre along Sähköyhtiöntie ).

24 hr daily .

Beach at a pond. Kiosk. Closed in 2023 because of invasive species.

Free .  

Beach

( Hiekkahelmi ),

Valtatie 589

( south of road 110 ),

☏

+358 2 474-5293 .

24 hr daily .

Beach at a pond.

Free .  

Vähäjokipolku

( just north of the centre ).

24 hr daily .

Trail along the Vähäjoki river, 1.4 km. Lights, benches, posters about nature and history (Finnish only).

Free .  

Rivonmäki ,

Vistantie 63

( start by the sports ground south of the church ).

Lights dusk–22:00 and 06:00–dawn .

Cross-countr

Lunch is available at the fuel stations, in lunch café Ansku and in Café Asta (see Drink below). Outside lunch hours, unless you have dinner at your lodging, check the pub, or resort to the ABC, Hesburger or Kotipizza. – or get something from a supermarket.

Café Asta ,

Asematie 2 ,

+358 2 473-2602 .

M–F 08:00–17:00, Sa 09:00–14:00; lunch M–F 11:00–13:00. .

Café, bakery and patisserie.

Café Atsalea ,

Rukkijoentie 7

( 5 km north from the centre, near Askala ),

+358 41-437-2445 , +358 45-132-4626 ,

[email protected] .

Closed in winter .

Take your time to enjoy the large garden.

There is only one hotel-like lodging. There are some B&Bs or agritourism places in the countryside. There may be flats or rooms for one-night rental in town. There are a few lean-to shelters or similar, primarily meant as rest spots, but usable for overnighting with the right equipment, for enjoying a night with stars and sounds of the wood.

Kuninkaantien kestikartano ,

Vistantie 37

( in the centre ),

+358 50-913-4656 ,

[email protected] .

Community collage. Impressive main building from 190

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Local shops offer regional products, handicrafts, and everyday necessities. Markets may be held weekly in the town square.

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