Discover Siuntio

Siuntio offers a range of options for planning your trip: medieval architecture and literary history sit alongside museums, natural landscapes and outdoor activities. Specific places and routes range from St. Peter’s Church to the trails in the Kopparnäs–Störsvik area.

Church and literary heritage

According to recent research, the medieval grey stone Church of St. Peter was completed around 1480. Its star vault and ceiling paintings date from the early 16th century. The building therefore shows two distinct phases: its medieval origins and the later decoration of its interior.

Fanjunkars is centrally located in Siuntio village centre. Finnish writer Aleksis Kivi lived there from 1864 to 1871. The Fanjunkars museum room contains objects from the old Fanjunkars and personal belongings of Kivi. This place to visit brings together a specific period in the writer’s life and objects from the former Fanjunkars. As visitor arrangements may change, it is best to check them in advance.

Manor houses and museums

In the 1540s, Erik Fleming had the stone manor house of Suitia built in the Kirkkojoki valley as the main building of his later demesne. Suitia Castle stands in the church village of Siuntio, on a small field hill among deciduous trees. Sjundby Castle was built around 1560 and was the home of the artist Helene Schjerfbeck’s grandmother.

The museums also have different focuses. Siuntio Local Museum is located on the slope of Krejansberget in the church village and consists of seven buildings. Gårdskulla Agricultural Museum, in turn, has thousands of agricultural objects and machines, including tractors. This gives you a choice between a museum spread across several buildings and a collection focused on agriculture. Check the current visitor arrangements before visiting the local museum.

Nature and outdoor activities

The Kopparnäs–Störsvik recreational and nature conservation area includes Störsvik in Siuntio and is managed as a single area. Its characteristic landscapes include the old forests inland in Störsvik, Lake Kvarnträsk and its surroundings, and lush shore forests and meadows. This natural and recreational landscape is described as rare and valuable in southern Finland. The trails in the area are suitable for hiking and cycling.

Pikkala Bridge is for pedestrians and cyclists only. It is located on the historic King’s Road, which passes through Siuntio. Karskog Beach, with its jetty and diving tower, is by the small, clear Lake Vikträsk. As seasonal facilities may change, it is a good idea to check their condition for your planned visit.

Getting there and planning

Siuntio is entirely within the HSL area; Siuntio railway station is the terminus for Y trains. As timetables may change, check the connections for your travel date. The station is also the starting and ending point of the 32-kilometre Siuntio–Inkoo circular route. It includes around 270 metres of elevation gain and challenging unpaved sections. The route is not marked on the ground; a navigation device is needed to follow it. Also check current route conditions before cycling.

The municipal swimming pool is located in Hotel Siuntio and has two pools and saunas. This describes the facilities, not current opening hours. If you are planning a visit to the pool, check the available visiting options in advance. This will help you distinguish clearly when planning your trip between the things that matter to you: cultural attractions, trails through nature or a visit to the swimming pool.

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