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KAUTTUA IRONWORKS

Kauttua Eura Finland

Kauttua Ironworks

Kauttua Ironworks is built around an iron and paper industry dating back over 330 years. In addition to the ironworks area itself, visitors can explore the local architecture, exhibitions, cafés, and restaurants. Come and experience the historic atmosphere!

In summer, the area hosts a wide range of exhibitions and the Tallinmäki square is a busy event venue.

The area is known for its many layers of architecture, from the red ochre of the ironworks to the modernism of Alvar Aalto. The most famous Aalto site is the Terassitalo built in 1938, which you can explore via an exhibition space. Other buildings designed by Aalto in the ironworks area include a sauna and laundry building Jokisauna and the Villa Aalto accommodation. The Ironworks have been designated as a built cultural heritage site of national significance by the Finnish Heritage Agency. Learn more about the history of the Ironworks here.

Scan Magazine article: The Kauttua Ironworks: A deep-dive into Alvar Aalto’s architecture

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A map of Finland with mark on Eura Kauttua

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A couple on Alinenkoski bridge in RuukinpuistoCanoe in river on Rantalan SaunaRuukinkartano sauna TurvekattosaunaPeople on balcony on JokisaunaPeople on tour in TerassitaloPeople on the backyard of RuukinkartanoPeople in tallinmäki field in RuukinpuistoA couple in flowerpark in RuukinpuistoTwo women walking in Ruukinpuisto road with dogsRuukinkartano drone imageFilling cake in Ruukin Sydän cafeA smiling kid in Ruukin Sydän cafeA louch table in Jokisauna restaurantA meal in Ruukinkartano restaurantFilling cake on tableA handgraft artworkHandcrafted artworks on shopA handcrafted art workProducts on shop in Ruukin SydänOld packages on vitrin in Rantalan saunaDrone image from RuukinpuistoA smiling girl with laptop in cafeA family eating on restaurantA couple on hotel room on bedPeople on restaurant with drinksWomen walking to  belfryA couple on pier beside lakeTwo women on saunaThree womwn on bathroomMeetingroom in Rantalan saunaA women is going to swim on winter on Rantalan SaunaTwo men playing tennisA drone image of Hiittenkari in Pyhäjärvi lakePeople in park in tallinmäki fieldPeople on guided tour about Alvar Aalto terassitaloA river on morning with some fogJokisauna restaurant on winter beside riverHotel Ruukinkartano on summerDrone image from Ruukinpuisto on eveningDrone image from Ruukinpuisto on evening

Map of the Ironworks’ services and entrepreneurs

A map of Ruukinpuisto area

The Ironworks’ entrepreneurs and services

A woman guides people in Ruukinpusto. A group of people with their backs to the camera.

Southern Satakunta Travel Guides

Dive into the fascinating history of the Ironworks through captivating stories and awe-inspiring facts, see the most interesting places and get the latest tips with a local guide. Our guides will help you to get the most out of your visit to the Ironworks. Travel Guides are authorised by the Federation of Finnish Tourist Guide Associations. We provide guides for groups to order. Guided tours can be customised to your wishes. Our most popular guided tours are tours of Terassitalo and walking tours of the Ironworks. In summer, we organise guided tours that are open for anyone to join.

Opening hours:

Groups to order, the times of open guided tours will be announced separately

+358 50 377 5245

kaisa.repo@dnainternet.net

facebook.com/AlasatakunnanOppaat

 Alvar Aalto house called the Terrace House

Alvar Aalto’s Terassitalo

The interior of Terassitalo is used as a space for changing exhibitions. Terassitalo is one of Aalto’s most significant works. Aalto was commissioned to design zoning and complementary construction in the Kauttua Ironworks area. The first building in the area to be completed was the “stairless block of flats” known as Terassitalo in 1938. Southern Satakunta Travel Guides (Alasatakunnan oppaat ry) organise tours of the exhibition space and other sites in the Ironworks area. Tel. +358 (0)50 377 5245 / Kaisa Repo.

Opening hours:

Check the current opening hours from Terassitalo's website

Alvar Aallontie 4, asunto 3, Kauttua

+358 44 422 4828

terassitalo@eura.fi

eura.fi/terassitalo

A woman with a cat in her arms and artwork next to her.

Atelje Annerre Juusela

Welcome to get to know my art over the years. Paintings, sculptures and interior design.

Annette Juusela

Opening hours:

By agreement

Sepäntie 2 F 27500 Kauttua

+358 44 335 5785

annettejuselaart.com

Sauna building in the autumn forest

Kauttua Jokisauna

The sauna by the river is an unforgettable experience for architecture and design enthusiasts. Enjoy lunch and the delicious local treats from the café, relax in the steam of the sauna, shop in the Design store in the old laundry building, and stay overnight. Throw a memorable family celebration or hold an inspiring meeting in a cosy and inviting atmosphere set against the backdrop of Aalto’s architecture and the idyllic scenery. The Jokisauna river sauna designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto is Finland’s only sauna and laundry building designed by Aalto that is available for public use.

Opening hours:

Check our Facebook page

Sepäntie 1 27500 Kauttua

+358 40 715 3505

eija.helander@gmail.com

kauttuanjokisauna.com

An evening photo of a party venue with a lantern burning.

Kauttua Ironworks Stone Barn

Concert and party space in Kauttua Eura. Hundreds of seats. Idyllic and atmospheric space for many uses.

Opening hours:

Subject to agreement.

Tehtaantie 35, 27500 Kauttua

+358 50 594 6110

mika.vuori@eahoy.fi

Kauttuan Ruukin Kivinavetta

 Adults and children in the backyard of a hotel restaurant in summer

Hotel Kauttua Manor

Built in 1802, Kauttua Manor is a high-quality hotel and restaurant. Spend unforgettable moments with us on your business or leisure trip and stay overnight in historic surroundings while enjoying all modern comforts. Our 18 hotel rooms can accommodate around 30 guests. We also operate as a venue for celebrations and meetings all year round, with our large hall and beautiful cabinet rooms providing a fantastic setting for private functions and events.

All of our services:

  • Hotel and restaurant
  • Catering restaurant, celebration venue
  • Meeting and training facilities
  • Sauna by the lake, tennis courts

Opening hours:

Check our website for current opening hours

Sepäntie 3, 27500 Kauttua

+358 10 340 7700

myynti@kauttuanruukki.fi

kauttuanruukki.fi

People from the summer theater on stage thanking the audience

Pyhäjärvi Theatre

A small but ambitious local amateur theatre that offers theatre experiences and hobbies for people of all ages. The summer theatre is in the immediate vicinity of the Ironworks. A covered and numbered auditorium with backrests. Teatteritalo Pläkki in Eura also offers a venue for various events outside of the summer theatre season.

In the summer of 2023, Mummonmökki will be seen on the stage of Pyhäjärvi Theater; a musical comedy about an almost ordinary summer day in a Finnish village. Directed by Juha Svahn, screenplay by Reijo Honkonen

Opening hours:

Performances in summer 2023 from 27 June to 12 July. Open by agreement outside of opening hours.

Vohlastentie 1, 27500 Kauttua

+358 50 372 4098

pyh.teatteri@gmail.com

pyhajarviteatteri.fi

Sauna building with parasols on the terrace

Rantalan Sauna

Rantalan Sauna, previously a sauna for officials, is located at the Ironworks on the banks of the Eura river. The sauna was designed by architect Kristian Gullichsen, who was greatly influenced by Alvar Aalto, for whom Gullichsen worked as an apprentice at the start of his career. The sauna features the same kind of stepped structure as used in the Terassitalo building designed by Aalto.

The facilities are available to lease. There are 2 saunas, and each can accommodate around 10 people. The well-stocked kitchen has tableware for 20 people. You may bring your own food and drink.

Opening hours:

Subject to agreement

Tammensillantie 2 27500 Kauttua

+358 50 557 3982

vesa.tainio@euramet.fi

rantalansauna.fi

A red house in the summer among the trees.

Ruukin Sydän

Ruukin Sydän is a lovely café selling freshly baked sweet and savoury treats to take away or enjoy in the cosy café or outside on the patio amid beautiful scenery.

The Ironworks info point displays information about what the entire area has to offer. The idyllic meeting and celebration facilities surrounded by beautiful scenery provide a fantastic setting for unforgettable events.

  • Café
  • Stores
  • Meeting and celebration venue services
  • Ironworks info point

Opening hours:

Updating the april 2024.

Sepäntie 4, 27500 Kauttua

+358 503288391

info@ruukinsydan.fi

ruukinsydan.fi

Road with a car parked in front of red wooden houses

Ruukki-Invest Oy

Leasing of the Terassitalo building and Sepäntie properties.

Large and small properties available to let. For more information, please contact: Ruukki-Invest Oy/ Juha Pertola

Opening hours:

Subject to agreement

Ruukinpuisto

+358 500 123 406

juhaper@saunalahti.fi

0500 123 406

Paintings and arts and crafts displayed on walls and tables

Taideilona

Artist Ilona Auramaa’s atelier is located in the Alvar Aalto´s Terassitalo. In addition to colourful paintings, she also sells unique earrings, ceramics, and cards. She welcomes visitors to her atelier to shop or simply to spend a moment relaxing among the art.

Opening hours:

Sat 11.00am-5.00pm. During the summer season 10.6.-27.8 Tues-Sun 11.00am-5.00pm. (closed at Midsummer). At other time subject to agreement.

Alvar Allontie 4 asunto 5, 27500 Kauttua

+358 45 6132646

ilona@taideilona.fi

taideilona.fi

A man and woman behind the store counter and next to it an aerial view of a stone barn.

Taika Kirppis

Welcome to discover magical finds in an idyllic setting and enjoy the delights of our café. Flea market and café.

Opening hours:

Mon - Fri 10-18, Sat 10-15.

Tehtaantie 35, Eura

+358 50 4347745

taikakirppis@hotmail.com

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Handmade silver rings on the table

Työhuone 925

A small jeweller’s workshop in the old Ahlström stone barn, housing a smith’s workshop, shop, and gallery. The workshop produces small pieces of jewellery, primarily from silver. Individual and unique jewelry is custom made and for exhibitions. Jewellery is for sale in watch and gold shop Helmikulma in the center of Eura and in the shop of prehistoric guide center Naurava Lohikäärme. See also web shop: https://tyohuone925.fi/kauppa/

Jeweller Annaleena Soini’s workspace is approximately one kilometre from the center of Ironworks. The same building is also a home to the Flea Market Avara.

Opening hours:

Tehtaantie 35 27500 Kauttua

+358 50 5863885

annaleena@tyohuone925.fi

tyohuone925.fi

Old pakages

The Visitor Center

The Visitor Centre is a meeting place for all residents and tourists in Kauttua. The exhibition presents the history of Kauttua from the birth of the village to the present day. The main focus of the exhibition is in the industrial history, nature and community of Ruukinpuisto from 1689 to the present. Kauttua has preserved the unique atmosphere of a small village and still has just under 3000 permanent residents. As in many old villages, Kauttua has several people, families and legends that are significant to the community and have been brought to the fore in the exhibition.

Opening hours:

Check the current opening hours from Visitor Center's website

Timmintie 20 b

+358 44 422 4828  

vierailukeskus@eura.fi

eura.fi/vierailukeskus

Wooden house where you can stay

Villa Majatalot

Villa Majatalot offers accommodation services all year round. There is a popular family room and several double rooms. Bicycles and a rowing boat are also available to hire. Tel. +358 (0)40 543 8636 or +358 (0)40 543 7253

Opening hours:

Subject to agreement

Falckintie 1 27500 Kauttua

+358 40 543 8636

Info@villamajatalot.fi

villamajatalot.fi