JuSt who iS martti? and what on earth are Killi ... - Raision kaupunki

vibrant

The blackbird is a symbol of Raisio.
distances:
Turku 8 km
Naantali 10 km
Helsinki 170 km
Tampere 165 km
Pori 135 km
Tukholma 260 km
Turku airport 9 km
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Something new <strong>and</strong> exciting
at the croSSroadS
Raisio was built over the course of centuries on an old seabed, between
the Church Hill <strong>and</strong> Raisionjoki River. Raisio’s location along the Great
Post Road was an important factor in its development. In the old days, the
Great Post Road meant people, trade <strong>and</strong> interaction. In fact, to this day it
still retains that same meaning <strong>and</strong> importance. Raisio takes great pride in
its location at a crossroads: something new <strong>and</strong> exciting is happening here
– <strong>and</strong> business is good.
In the 1950s Raisio’s population was still under 5,000. Today it is 24,000.
To all its inhabitants, Raisio is a hometown that offers comfort <strong>and</strong> convenience.
Raisio is only a stone’s throw away from Turku, yet it has an obvious
small-town charm: it combines comfortable living with safety. Raisio makes
it easy for you to enjoy yourself. There is beautiful nature right in everyone’s
backyard, <strong>and</strong> the marina provides a gateway to the world’s most beautiful
archipelago.
Port of Turku 7 km
Raisio is a commercial centre for the <strong>who</strong>le of Southwest Finl<strong>and</strong> (sometimes
Turku railway station 6 km
known as Finl<strong>and</strong> Proper). The centre of the town offers a convenient range
of services, <strong>and</strong> above it all is Raisio’s l<strong>and</strong>mark: a network of street lights.
The bypass road E18 is something of a “shopping street” around Raisio: in
Commercial Center Mylly, the IKEA store <strong>and</strong> the numerous surrounding
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shops you can find everything you ever dreamed of.
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a lively, SucceSSful
Shopping place
This century has seen Raisio’s importance grow as a regional commercial centre. The
Mylly shopping centre on the ring road is the biggest in Southwest Finl<strong>and</strong>. At ’Our
Mylly’ you will find almost a hundred shops <strong>and</strong> businesses, <strong>and</strong> two department
stores, Prisma <strong>and</strong> Sokos. Mylly is also famous for the events it hosts, <strong>and</strong> in Myllyntori
(Mylly Square) there are a video theatre <strong>and</strong> a giant aquarium for the kids.
A couple of kilometres down the bypass road from Mylly is Ikea, where you
can explore the various model rooms <strong>and</strong> homes in search of your dream furnishings
– <strong>and</strong> it’s all under the same roof. While shopping, why not pop into
one of the largest restaurants in the Turku area? Its meatballs are legendary.
Around Mylly <strong>and</strong> Ikea is a true shopper’s paradise. In the same area there
are cars for sale, housing <strong>and</strong> construction products <strong>and</strong> services, furniture,
health <strong>and</strong> fitness equipment <strong>and</strong> merch<strong>and</strong>ise - virtually anything you have
ever dreamed of or thought you needed. One day in Raisio is probably not
enough for a shopping spree!
open all hours
Right in the heart of the town is the commercial centre, Raisiokeskus. In the
area around the main square there are 150 businesses, all promising the best
possible service. In Raisiokeskus you can shop in a more intimate way <strong>and</strong>
benefit from the expertise <strong>and</strong> skills of people in many walks of life. Or you
can sit <strong>and</strong> watch the world go by over a cup of coffee in the marketplace.
The market stalls are open here from 7 am to 2 pm. In summer there is also
an evening market on Tuesdays <strong>and</strong> Thursdays. Summer is also the time for
special events, such as community singing <strong>and</strong> karaoke in the marketplace.
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hometown of the
elovena girl Success from wood
For a long time Raisio was an agricultural area. The wealth of the Raisio peasantry
was known far <strong>and</strong> wide, as the region had in excess of 30 mills, which made it
extremely prosperous. One mill is left: Raisio Plc today is a pioneer in plant-based,
ecological nutrition. Founded in 1939, the company has been, <strong>and</strong> still is, a major
employer in the area, <strong>and</strong> its splendid grain silos are another Raisio l<strong>and</strong>mark.
Raisio Plc is known to all Finns for its food, <strong>and</strong> because of its famous slogans, one
of which concerns Benecol’s cholesterol-reducing properties. The trademark they
are probably fondest of most of all, however, is Elovena, a permanent symbol of
enjoyable <strong>and</strong> healthy eating. In addition to foods <strong>and</strong> ingredients known for their
healthy effects, Raisio Plc also produces feed, bioenergy <strong>and</strong> malts.
the african Star can always be found in raisio
Raisio also mass-produces the world’s largest diamonds – that’s
because the Raisio-based family firm, Martinex makes the popular
Star of Africa board game. Set up in 1986, Martinex is a
manufacturer <strong>and</strong> <strong>who</strong>lesaler of gifts, household goods,
toys <strong>and</strong> games. They leave Raisio for the world, along
with those delightful Mauri Kunnas products <strong>and</strong> the
famous Moomin figures.
commerce <strong>and</strong> industry in raisio
Businesses: 1,400
Workplace self-sufficiency rate: 88%
Number of jobs: in excess of 10,000
economic structure:
services 41%, trade <strong>and</strong> commerce 27%,
industry 20%, construction 7%, transport 5%
educational establishments: upper secondary school, adult education centre,
vocational college, Timali (adult education), business school
In Raisio, wood takes many shapes. P.O. Korhonen,
a company co-owned by Artek <strong>and</strong> Martela, manufactures
trendy wooden furniture. Raision Puusepät
Ltd, also based in the town, specialises in furnishings
<strong>and</strong> interior design for public areas. The town’s
entrepreneurial tour de force is Sweden’s magnificent
parliamentary chamber, in which the seats are the
work of P. O. Korhonen <strong>and</strong> the tables are by Raision
Puusepät Ltd.
business park of the future?
Raisio’s new business park, the Gate of Raisio, is
located along Highway 8, just off the E18. Good
road connections, an airport, <strong>and</strong> two ports are
within a 10 kilometre
radius, so the area is
just excellent in terms
of logistics.
There are many types
of construction site
in the area for shops,
offices <strong>and</strong> manufacturing.
Go with the
Highway 8 flow!
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guitar heroeS!
The film ’Crossroads’ enjoys a cult reputation in guitar circles. At the Raisio
crossroads too, guitarists go through something of an ordeal, because every
year the town holds a Guitar Hero contest.
The preliminaries, semi-finals <strong>and</strong> other events held around Finl<strong>and</strong>
throughout the year lead up to the final heat, which is held at the Kerttula
Sports Centre in October. There the guitar virtuosos battle it out until,
hopefully, a challenger to Hendrix emerges.
raisio festival <strong>and</strong> Killi market at the end of august
Raisio always holds special celebrations during the last weekend of August.
There is a varied programme designed to make Raisio better known, though
the main event is without a doubt the Killi Market on Saturday, when the
market place <strong>and</strong> streets are filled with people <strong>and</strong> events. Numerous local
organisations have st<strong>and</strong>s at the market <strong>and</strong> the visitor gets a very clear
picture of <strong>what</strong> is going on in Raisio as far as local societies <strong>and</strong> associations
are concerned.
dance the night away at huvilintu
There is quite an atmosphere on the dance floor. Huvilintu, at Linnuksentie
39, is a traditional dance venue, where fans of dance music flock on Saturdays
in summer to listen to Finl<strong>and</strong>’s top artists. Enjoy summer dancing at
Huvilintu!
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an eaSy-going
place to live
Raisio is of a comfortable size. It has excellent, comprehensive services,
but at the same time it is small enough for people to feel safe <strong>and</strong> at
ease. Its small size also means that everything is close at h<strong>and</strong> - <strong>and</strong>
you can get around easily by car, on a bicycle or on foot. As one local
resident put it: “Raisio is a nice place to live in every way.”
Raisio makes it easy for you to enjoy yourself: nature is on almost everyone’s
doorstep, <strong>and</strong> there are plenty of paths for walking <strong>and</strong> cycling
along. The Ulpukka Swimming Centre, magnificent library <strong>and</strong> marina
are popular, but, with its wide range of activities, the town caters for all
tastes.
Housing in Raisio divides into flats
in apartment blocks, terraced <strong>and</strong>
detached houses. Each year the
town makes available plots for the
construction of detached houses,
so it is worth keeping an eye out
for them. We will use our professional
skills to help you complete
your construction project.
inhabitants: 24,200
age distribution: under 15 = 18%, 16 – 64 = 65% <strong>and</strong> over 65 = 17%
population density 489/km 2
number of residences, 12,072: apartment blocks 48%, houses 52%
tax rate 17.5%
9 elementary schools <strong>and</strong> one secondary school
12 day care centres, 4 group family day care centres,
<strong>and</strong> 50 family day care centres around Raisio
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Kerttula, where volleyball
<strong>iS</strong> number 1
Kerttula sports hall is the homeground
of Raision Loimu volleyball team.
Volleyball has been played in Raisio
at league level since 1977, <strong>and</strong> with
some success: Loimu is second in the
Finnish Championship League marathon
table. Up to 1,300 supporters
can fit into the volleyball stadium to
experience the atmosphere, excitement
<strong>and</strong> sheer skill of the players.
The Kerttula Sports Centre offers a wide range of sports activities. There is a
playing field, a football pitch, a tennis hall, tennis courts <strong>and</strong> an illuminated
jogging <strong>and</strong> ski track. Kerttula also has two ice halls, where RNK (Raisio junior
ice hockey club) has gained a reputation in ringette at league level.
Raisio has a wide variety of nature <strong>and</strong> hiking trails. Collectively,
they are known as the ‘Killi <strong>and</strong> Nalli Trails’ <strong>and</strong> there are about 40
kilometres of them in all. They link up with the Suokulla Route, with
its more than 300 kilometres of hiking trails. There is an information
board at Kerttula Sports Centre showing the nature trails.
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taKe a dip at ulpuKKa
ulpukka Swimming centre
Eeronkuja 5
tel. (02) 434 3360
www.raisio.fi/ulpukka
Open:
Mon - Tue, Thu - Fri 6 am – 9 pm
Wed 11 am – 9 pm, Sat – Sun 11 am – 6 pm
Sorry, but no admittance one hour before closing time.
Ulpukka Swimming Centre is a spa-type swimming centre,
where people can splash around or, even better, glide gently
through the waters. There are also a therapy pool, a children’s
wading pool, <strong>and</strong> a gym. For a bit of speed try the water
chute. The outdoor pool is used by swimmers in summer <strong>and</strong>
in winter by those <strong>who</strong> like to take a dip in the icy water.
walk raisio
You can ramble along the Meriakseli trails that take you
through Raisio’s urban l<strong>and</strong>scapes <strong>and</strong> its surrounding countryside.
The Raisio Route (8.4 km) goes round the centre
<strong>and</strong> leads to views over the sea. The River Route (6 km) is a
chance for walkers to experience the beautiful Raisio River
Valley. The information boards can be found in Tasalanaukio
(Tasala Square), by the entrance to the Krookila Local History
Museum, <strong>and</strong> at the Kerttula
Sports Centre.
the marina is the gateway to the world’s most beautiful archipelago
Raisio marina is the gateway to Airisto <strong>and</strong> the world’s most beautiful
archipelago. It is the largest in the Turku area, with 700 berths <strong>and</strong>
also services for visitors.
On the opposite shore is a shipyard where larger vessels, such as
luxury cruise ships, are built to sail in all the seas of the world.
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aisio town library
Eeronkuja 2, tel. (02) 434 3443
kirjasto@raisio.fi
www.raisio.fi/kirjasto
open:
Mon – Thu 19 am – 7 pm,
Fri 10 am – 4 pm, Sat 10 am – 2 pm
Reading room also open Sun 11 am – 2 pm
Closed on Saturdays <strong>and</strong> Sundays in summer
martinsali auditorium
Enquiries:
tel. 044 797 1128
kai.viertola@raisio.fi
www.raisio.fi/martinsali
Something alwayS on
at the library
Raisio’s splendid library is one of the most frequently
used in the country. It lends films <strong>and</strong> music, in addition
to books, <strong>and</strong> there are always a lot of other things
going on. There are story-telling sessions for children,
film presentations for families <strong>and</strong> senior citizens,
lectures <strong>and</strong> visits from writers, a h<strong>and</strong>icrafts club <strong>and</strong>
various seasonal events.
The library building is also a centre for art. The lobby gallery
has an exhibition that changes monthly <strong>and</strong> there is
always something unexpected to be found in the exhibition
housed in the glass cabinet, such as specialist collections.
It is also possible to borrow art from the library.
Raisio’s citizen service point is located in the library’s reading room.
The library buildings include the stylish Martinsali Auditorium, which seats
250 people. It is a place to watch films, listen to concerts <strong>and</strong> enjoy a wide
range of other cultural events. It can also be booked for private functions,
e.g. seminars.
The library also contains the NuoLi Service Point, which has a good deal of
information on sports <strong>and</strong> activities for young people. It also has computers
for use by the public.
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muSeum harKKo for
contemporary art <strong>and</strong>
preh<strong>iS</strong>tory
Raisio’s Museum Harkko houses a collection 2,500 works from the Eero
Rantanen Foundation. (Rantanen was a privy councillor <strong>who</strong> lived from
1923 to 2002). The collection mainly focuses on Finnish, Estonian <strong>and</strong>
Russian art. The collections include drawings <strong>and</strong> prints, paintings <strong>and</strong>
sculptures. Apart from works from the Foundation, the art museum also
puts on various temporary exhibitions featuring different aspects of contemporary
art. The Eero Rantanen memorial room houses part of the man’s
huge library as well as objects <strong>and</strong> photographs.
The archaeological section displays treasures from the past – Rasio’s prehistory
in the light of the latest research. It has much to say, as the present
settlement at Raisio dates back 2,000 years. On display is the copper bar that
gives the <strong>who</strong>le museum (‘Harkko’ in Finnish means ‘bar’ or ‘ingot’).
The bar was discovered in Ihala (a suburb of Raisio), where
the site of the Iron Age settlement of Mulli is located. It is one of
the most important archaeological finds in the area. The copper
bar weighs over 16 kilos <strong>and</strong> would have been enough to make
hundreds of small bronze buckles, clasps <strong>and</strong> brooches.
The Harkko building was designed by architect Lauri Sipilä, <strong>and</strong>
was completed in 1954 to function as Raisio’s Town Hall. Later
on, the building became the administrative centre for the growing
town. A new Tity Hall was finished in 1981 <strong>and</strong> the old Town
Hall was converted into a library. The Harkko building was a library
up until 1999. The Museum <strong>and</strong> Cultural Centre of Harkko
opened in June 2000. The building is also used by the Raisio
Theatre <strong>and</strong> the Raisio Children’s <strong>and</strong> Youth Theatre.
raisio’s museum harkko
Nallinkatu 2, Tel. (02) 434 3381
www.raisio.fi/harkko
open:
Summer (1.6 – 31.8)
Mon: closed Tue – Thu 10 am – 6 pm
Fri 10 am - 4 pm Sat - Sun 12 noon – 3 pm
winter (1.9 – 31.5)
Mon: closed Tue, Thu, Fri 12 noon – 4 pm
Wed 12 noon - 7 pm
Sat - Sun 12 noon – 3 pm
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uffet table <strong>and</strong> old arabia porcelain
at Krookila
The farmhouse at Krookila is mentioned in documents for the first
time in 1490, when it belonged to the Dean of Turku Cathedral.
After that it belonged to Naantali monastery, then to the daughter
of Sweden’s King John III, Sofia Gyllenhielm, <strong>and</strong> the de la
Gardie family, among others. Krookila has been an independent
farmhouse since the early 18th century.
Today you can walk around in the hundred year old courtyard. The
original buildings are from the 19th century. The idyllic atmosphere is
heightened by a windmill <strong>and</strong> smoke sauna, heated to order.
Krookila also has a summer theatre, the lunch restaurant, JuhlaMum-
Krookila local history museum
Krookilankuja 40
mola, <strong>and</strong> the Wanhat Kupit coffee shop,
where you can sit <strong>and</strong> admire vintage
Arabia coffee cups, plates, saucers, old coffee
pots <strong>and</strong> many other antique pieces of
crockery <strong>and</strong> gifts.
one of finl<strong>and</strong>’s
oldeSt
churcheS
Documents show that the parish of Raisio dates back to 1292. At the time,
Raisio’s vicar, Elavus, was left 10 marks in the will of Kaarle Kustaanpoika
(the first Governor of Finl<strong>and</strong> under Swedish rule). Raisio’s ‘chronology’
starts that year. Raisio’s grey stone church dates back to 1305, when it is
thought that it was first consecrated. Another suggestion, however, is that
the construction of the church did not start until that same year.
The artist <strong>who</strong> designed the stained-glass altar window
in 2001 is pastor Hannu Konola. The motifs are
based on the church’s stained-glass subjects from the
14th <strong>and</strong> 15th centuries.
The glass-walled Chapel of Light (1992) is in an urn
cemetery designed by architect Bey Heng. The floor
is covered in evergreen ivy. The Chapel <strong>and</strong> the surrounding
area are a place for quiet <strong>and</strong> contemplation.
tel. (02) 437 3493, 050 60 654
church
www.krookila.fi
Among the church’s ancient treasures are the gravestones discovered dur- open 6.6 -14.8, every day 11 am - 6 pm.
restaurant Juhlamummola
Open Tue - Fri 11 am – 2 pm, <strong>and</strong> Sun 12 noon – 3 pm
coffee shop Krookilan wanhat Kupit
Open: summer (1.5 - 30.9.) Tue - Sun 11 am – 4 pm
ing renovations in the 1960s. They date from the 12th to 13th century. A
crucifix by the legendary Master of Lieto, <strong>and</strong> dating from the early 14th
century, separates the nave from the chancel. The pulpit was a gift from
the officer Ivar Frijsenskiöld in the mid-17th century. The gr<strong>and</strong>father clock
<strong>and</strong> the votive ship, built by the dragoon Lenfors, are from 1786. The Mis-
Otherwise by arrangement.
chapel of light
open every day 8 am – 8 pm
further information from:
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Rest of the year (1.10 - 30.4.) Sat – Sun 11 am – 4 pm
sale Aboense (1488), a prayer book for the bishopric of Turku, <strong>and</strong> the first
Bible in Finnish (1488) are in a glass cabinet.
Parish of Raisio, tel. (02) 436 0300
www.raisionseurakunta.fi
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<strong>JuSt</strong> <strong>who</strong> <strong>iS</strong> <strong>martti</strong>? <strong>and</strong> <strong>what</strong> on
earth are Killi <strong>and</strong> nalli?
All around Raisio there are place names named after someone
called Martti <strong>and</strong> someone or something called Killi <strong>and</strong> Nalli.
The explanation is simple. St. Martin is Raisio Church’s patron
saint, <strong>and</strong> Killi <strong>and</strong> Nalli are the giants that actually built the
church!
St. martin
St. Martin (316–397) is the patron saint of Raisio Church <strong>and</strong> is
known as the protector of the world’s poor <strong>and</strong> needy. Legend has
it that one day Martin met a beggar in rags. To help the wretched
man, Martin took his sword <strong>and</strong> cut his cloak in two, giving him one
half. St. Martin still rides on horseback in Raisio’s coat of arms.
Killi <strong>and</strong> nalli, builders of the church
Finl<strong>and</strong>’s oldest tales <strong>and</strong> myths are associated with old settlements.
One is of two giants called Killi <strong>and</strong> Nalli, the builders of Raisio
Church. The first known written version of the story goes back to
1656.
According to the myth, the Raisio town folk were planning the
construction of a new church <strong>and</strong> hired two mysterious builders,
<strong>who</strong> worked supernaturally quickly. In fact they were the giants Killi
<strong>and</strong> Nalli, <strong>who</strong> were after the parish’s silver. The true nature of the
creatures in human form was revealed when they were unable to
fix the cross to the church roof. “Killi, get out of the church, <strong>and</strong>
Nalli get off the roof!” shouted the priest, <strong>and</strong> he chased away the
trolls, <strong>who</strong> turned into birds <strong>and</strong> flew screeching up into the sky.
The sharp-eared may still hear the lullaby of the troll’s wife in the
depths of Raisio’s forests: “Killi makes churches, Nalli forges nails - in
moneyed Raisio.”
accomodation <strong>and</strong> eating in ra<strong>iS</strong>io
accomodation
hotel martinhovi, Martinkatu 6,
tel. (02) 438 2333, www.martinhovi.fi
gasthaus henri, Kaanaantie 111,
tel. (02) 439 7976, www.gasthaushenri.fi
reStaurantS <strong>and</strong> cafÉS in the mylly
Shopping centre
www.kauppakeskusmylly.fi
arnolds
aschan
buffet & leipomokahvila
coffee house
hesburger
leonidas chocolates & café
ravintola china city
rico bar café
rico deli
rosso express
Spice ice
taco bar
reStaurantS <strong>and</strong> cafÉS
cafe ulpukka, Eeronkuja 5, tel. (02) 438 5409
center Kebab&pizzeria, Purokatu 2, tel.. (02) 4317157
grilli-Kivelä, Raisiontori 5, tel. (02) 438 3677
hesburger, Hulvelankatu 1, tel. (02) 437 1651
iKea raisio, Itäniityntie 15, www.ikea.fi/raisio
Krookila local history museum tel. (02) 437 3493, www.krookila.fi
Kebab pizzeria p<strong>and</strong>a, Vuorenpäänkatu 1, tel. (02) 439 7520
Kotipizza, Varppeenaukio 3, tel. (02) 438 6454
lounaskahvila Krutonki, Kauppakuja 2, tel. 0400 551 204,
www.krutonki.info
mcdonald’s, Haunistentie 15, tel. (040) 717 0633
naantalin aurinkoinen, Raisiontori 5, tel. 075 325 7305 <strong>and</strong>
Sarkamaantie 16, tel. 075 325 7320
raision Kebab-pizzeria, Tanhukatu 2 tel. (02) 430 7626
restaurant huhkotalo, Lukkarlantie 2, tel. (02) 438 1561,
www.kolumbus.fi/huhkotalo
restaurant martinhovi, Martinkatu 6, tel. (02) 438 2333,
www.martinhovi.fi
restaurant meicinti, Tasalanaukio 5, tel. (02) 435 9522,
www.meicinti.com
restaurant Sofram, Tasalanaukio 12, tel. (02) 437 3385
restaurant boat bruno, Venesatama, tel. (02) 533 0508,
www.brunocruisers.fi
rio Kebab pizzeria, Nallinkatu 1, tel. (02) 430 5551
rosso raisio, Kauppakatu 2, tel. 010 764 5610,
www.rosso.fi/raisio.html
victory Kebab-pizzeria, Varppeenaukio 9, tel. (02) 430 7600
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town of raisio, P.O. Box 100, 21201 Raisio,
tel. +358 (0)2 434 3111, fax +358 (0)2 434 3352, raision kaupunki@raisio.fi, www.raisio.fi
tourist information
Town Library
Eeronkuja 2, 21200 Raisio
tel. +358 (0)2 434 3443
kirjasto@raisio.fi
regional tourist information
Turku Touring
Aurakatu 4, 20100 Turku
tel. +358 (0)2 262 7444
turku.touring@turku.fi
www.turkutouring.fi
tourist guides
Raisio <strong>and</strong> South-Western
Coast Tourist Guides
tel. +358 (0)40 837 7218
Mainostoimisto Hurraa Oy/Newprint Oy 2011