Kauttua Ironworks

The old Kauttua was born during a period of over 320 years around refinement of iron and paper. Nowadays there are restaurants, museum, events, many art exhibitions and services in the Kauttua Ruukinpuisto area. Come and see the idyllic atmosphere for yourself!

The beautiful surroundings of Kauttua Ironworks function as the stage for many events in the summer as well as the winter. In the summer, there is for example the Antiques and Collectibles Fair and  many art exhibitions.

Kauttua is also known as Alvar Aalto’s architecture. The first one, the Terraced House was completed in 1938.  The design of buildings in this strong period of growth was highly influenced by Aalto and two more buildings should be mentioned: female officials’ dormitory Tipula (nowadays as a gesthouse) and labourers’ sauna and laundry building (nowadays as a café and restaurant). Aalto also created a master plan for Kauttua 1943.

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Alvar Aalto’s Terrace House

The terrace house was built in 1938 and is a pure example of modernist style. Architecture, interior furnishings and design combine in this special building, which is open all year round.

The Artek furniture in the showroom is available for purchase, so the exhibition will change from time to time

Alvar Aallontie 4 as3, Kauttua
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Alvar Aallon Jokisauna

Jokisauna

Admire Alvar Aalto’s unique architecture – situated by rapids in the beautiful surroundings of Ruukinpuisto in Kauttua. Originally built as a sauna and washroom, this fine representative of modern architecture is now open to visitors as a  restaurant and cafe. You can rent Jokisauna’s facilities also for private events and even stay for night.

Sepäntie 1, 27500 Kauttua
kauttuanjokisauna.com

Cafe Ruukin Sydän

In the middle of Kauttua Ruukinpuisto, you can find find the welcoming café Ruukin Sydän. Take a break for a coffee and check out its changing art exhibitions. The cafeteria also serves as the information centre for Kauttua Ruukinpuisto, offering brochures and instructions on visiting the area.

http://www.ruukinsydan.fi/

Sepäntie 4, Kauttua

Kauttua Club

Kauttuan Klubi is a beautiful manor house built over 200 years ago as the main building in the industrial area and is located in the middle of Kauttua Ironworks alongside Eurajoki River. Today it serves as a hotel and restaurant. The accommodation has refurbished rooms decorated in the manor house’s spirit. There is also accommodation at Villa Aalto, designed by Alvar Aalto, and the guest house in Varkaudenmäki.

Area is excellent for events, exhibitions and celebrations and offers a wide range of services for nature lovers to do in the surrounding forests and the clean fishing waters of Lake Pyhäjärvi. Two saunas also belong within the range of services offered.

Sepäntie 3, 27500 Kauttua
ahlstrominruukit.fi

Kauttua Factory Museum

The museum introduces visitors to more than 300 years of industrial history in Kauttua. Discover the working conditions of Kauttua’s former iron foundry, see how the paper and packaging industry revolutionised the community and admire the old packaging. A small but perfect museum hides a long and varied history.

Tehtaantie 59, 27500 Kauttua
eura.fi | Kauttuan tehtaitten museo

The Kauttua Ironworks – brochure

Kauttua’s Ruukinpuisto is an idyllic former industrial area in Eura. The brochure provides information on the history of the area and the services available.

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Rantasauna

This comprehensive Rantasauna service includes two saunas: a lakeshore sauna on the shore of the clear waters of Lake Pyhäjärvi and the Villa Ahlström sauna, where you can also enjoy cooking from Ahlström’s in the sauna area. Rantasauna was designed by Olav Hammarstöm, while Villa Ahlström is a magnificent neo classical building constructed by Jarl Eklund, completed in 1911. Come and enjoy the sauna and its wonderful milieu.

Sepäntie 7, Kauttua
ahlstrominruukit.fi

Makeistamo – the Sweet Factory

The centuries old vintage handicraft traditions found around Kauttua Ruukinpuisto also include sweet making. The best raw materials are used by Satakunta’s sweetest man, Makeistamo’s Timo and you can buy your sweets directly from the shop or order them made according to your taste and have them delivered to your doorstep. The sweet range also contains the local hot sweet: Ruukinpippuri.

Tehtaantie 35, 27500 Kauttua
makeistamo.fi

Pehtoori Flea Market

Pehtoori Flea Market is located in Kauttua Ironworks, in Ahlström’s atmospheric old stone barn. Come and find a bargain and enjoy a relaxing coffee. Pehtoori also organises carboot sale events during the summer, look in the event calendar for more information.

Tehtaantie 35, 27500 Kauttua
kirpputoripehtoori.fi