Raisio: Tie 40 - Tie 40 Naantaliin
Raisio occupies a low-lying coastal plain on Raisionlahti Bay in the Turku region of southwest Finland. Part of the wider Turku urban area, it nevertheless has its own long-established centre and a key position on routes between Turku, Naantali and the rest of the region. Residential districts, commercial areas and busy transport corridors shape the town, while the Baltic shoreline lies close by. The medieval stone Church of St Martin, with origins in the late Middle Ages, is one of Raisio’s enduring landmarks. The town is also known nationally as the home of food company Raisio, founded here in 1939, whose products include Benecol.
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Raisio sits at Raisionlahti, a shallow inlet of the Archipelago Sea, in Southwest Finland, where the Raisionjoki reaches the coast just west of Turku. The city combines a compact urban centre with residential districts, cultivated fields and waterside green space, reflecting the transition from Turku’s built-up area to the Finnish coast. Raisio’s medieval stone church, whose oldest sections date from the late Middle Ages, recalls the parish that shaped the settlement long before modern growth. The Mylly shopping centre also makes Raisio a major retail destination for the Turku area. Explore further points of interest via webcams across Raisio and Southwest Finland.
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Southwest Finland is best known within Finland for the Archipelago Sea, a vast network of islands and skerries between the mainland and Åland. Turku, on the Aura River, is the region’s principal city and Finland’s oldest city; its medieval cathedral and Turku Castle recall its long importance in the country’s history. Coastal roads, ferries and boating routes connect communities across the archipelago, while inland areas combine farmland, woodland and river valleys. Swedish is widely spoken in parts of the coast, reinforcing the region’s bilingual character. See how Southwest Finland fits within the wider Archipelago Sea by browsing nearby webcams.
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The terrain of Finland ranges from low coastal plains along the Gulf of Bothnia to fells in Lapland, creating a country of forests, lakes and long northern distances. More than 180,000 lakes shape everyday life, while the Lakeland region is threaded with waterways and islands. Helsinki, on the Gulf of Finland, combines neoclassical landmarks around Senate Square with contemporary Finnish design. Farther north, the Sámi are Finland’s only recognised Indigenous people, and their culture remains closely connected to the Arctic region. In winter, snow and ice transform the north; in summer, long daylight extends outdoor life well into the evening. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Finland.
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