Introduction
Rauma is a town along Finland's western coastline, roughly 90 kilometres from Turku and 50 kilometres from Pori. It's old town centre (called Vanha Rauma) is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, because of its many original wooden buildings. It is also known for high quality lace. The town can easily be reached by bus from Pori or Turku in about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Getting There
By Train
The nearest train station is in Pori, about 1 hour away by bus.
By Bus
Regular buses travel from Pori and Turku.
Keep Connected
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Post is fast and reliable in Finland. You can receive mail simply by marking it Poste Restante, and the postal code of the town (check with the particular post office). First class stamps can be bought from machines or inside the office, and the fare is the same anywhere in the world up to 20 grams, so your postcards will be fine. The current rate for a stamp is €0.75. Heavier letters and postcards have different prices though, you can check them online at the Posti Website. There is also a 'track and trace' system available. Stamps are widely available and sold with the postcards, in kiosks, stationary shops and souvinier shops. Parcels abroad are expensive. You can buy all the packing from the post office, including boxes, tapes etc.
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