National Geographic Traveller UK 10.2019

(Sean Pound) #1

WOODEN TOWN MAGIC IN THE FINNISH ARCHIPELAGO


A picturesque old town, majestic views and the charm of thousands of islands.


This quaint spa town in southwest Finland is the home of the Moomins


and the summer residence of Finland’s president.


A touch of history


Cradled by the glimmering Baltic


Sea in a fairytale se ing, the


historical town of Naantali has a


charming blend of culture, cuisine


and architecture that can easily be


explored on a weekend break.


World’s largest archipelago


Travel on the Archipelago Trail
— a looping route that passes
through the most iconic views,
fi shing villages, manor houses and
stone churches, across bridges
and ferry crossings.

Moomin holidays


Explore the original Moominworld
theme park and meet the beloved
Moomin characters. Stay in the
comfortable Naantali Spa, which
was named Finland’s Leading Hotel
2019 at the World Travel Awards.
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