Best Easter Tips in Uusikaupunki – Hop Into Spring!

Easter week in Uusikaupunki is full of things to see, experience, and enjoy – whether you’re on your own, with a partner, with friends, or with the whole family. Whether you’re looking for cultural experiences, peaceful moments in nature, fun activities with little Easter witches, shopping, or ways to stay active, there’s something for everyone in the town. Save these top Easter tips and hop into the spring atmosphere!

The Easter Bunny has visited both Uusikaupunki Main Library and Kalanti Library – and left behind 50 cardboard Easter eggs! Join the fun egg hunt: when you find a cardboard egg, take it to the customer service desk and receive a small prize (one prize per person). You can take part in the egg hunts on Tuesday, March 31: at the Main Library (Alinenkatu 34) from 12 PM to 6 PM and at Kalanti Library (Pankkitie 2) from 4 PM to 7 PM. The hunt is open to seekers of all ages – welcome to join the fun!

Olli
The Composer Olli Lindholm -concert can be seen and heard at Cruselli (Kullervontie 11 A) on Thursday, April 2 at 7 PM. The evening’s program will once again be built around Olli’s compositions. In addition to music, the audience can look forward to stories about how the songs were created – from the studio to life on the road. Alongside Olli, the lyrics have been written by well-known names such as Pauli Hanhiniemi, Heikki Salo, Eija Hinkkala and Juice Leskinen. Performing on stage will be Markus Salo, who was part of Olli’s team on The Voice of Finland, as well as long-time collaborators Mikko Kangasjärvi and Jari Latomaa, who have also arranged many of the songs featured in the concert. Tickets in advance via lippu.fi. Photo: lippu.fi

The doors of Uusikaupunki New Church (Rauhankatu 3) are open for quiet reflection on Thursdays from 4 PM to 6 PM. This week, the church will also be open on Holy Saturday, April 4, during the Pop-Up event from 10 AM to 2 PM.
During your visit, you can also admire this beautiful red-brick church, completed in 1863 and designed by architect Georg Theodor Chiewitz. Built in Gothic Revival style, the church is known for its bright interior, clear architectural design, and peaceful atmosphere.

At the Good Friday evening concert on April 3 at 6 PM, held at Uusikaupunki New Church, audiences will hear the powerful Via Crucis (“The Way of the Cross”), a passion work composed by the Hungarian Franz Liszt (1811–1886). The piece is based on the medieval tradition of passion plays, following Jesus’ path of suffering through 14 stations—from his condemnation to his burial. Framing the work is organ music suited to the Good Friday theme, performed by Kari Vuola. Performers in the evening concert include the Cantilona Choir, conducted by Hanna Pishro; Henna-Mari Karlsson (piano); Kari Vuola (organ); Ari Stenman (baritone), and Nina Koskela as the narrator. Admission to the concert is free, with a voluntary programme fee.

The whole family’s popular city event kicks off the spring season in Uusikaupunki in its traditional way on Easter Saturday, April 4, from 10 AM to 2 PM. This year features a record number of pop-up spots – over 20 locations filled with joy, activities, and surprises. Visitors can also enjoy springtime accordion music as accordionist Marjo Liikala entertains the crowd (weather permitting).
Welcome to hop into the lively atmosphere in the centre of Uusikaupunki! You can explore all Pop Up Uki locations via this link.

The Witches’ Festive Gathering Ride celebrates its 10th anniversary on Easter Saturday, April 4, from 10 AM to 2 PM as part of the cheerful Pop Up Uki event, where the whole family can enjoy circus performances, songs, and magic tricks.
Expect a free, fun-filled, and enchanting day brought to life by the colourful fairytale characters and performances of Nukketeatteri Piironginlaatikko, all wrapped in a lively, witch-themed carnival atmosphere.

On Saturday afternoon, April 4 at 5 PM, it’s time to dress in maroon and head to Wintteri Uusikaupunki Areena (Pohjoistullitie 3). A thrilling basketball game awaits as Korihait take on Tapiolan Honka at home in the fifth quarterfinal of the Korisliiga playoffs. Be sure to get your tickets in advance: kauppa.korihait.fi

Easter is also celebrated in local restaurants. In Kalanti, at Blue Time (Pruukintie 3, Kalanti), live music on Good Friday, April 3 from 10 PM will be performed by troubadour Mikko Itäranta. On Easter Saturday evening, the party continues by the shoreline of Kaupunginlahti. At restaurant Wiku (Aittaranta 4-6), the terrace will be taken over by Chris & Laurell Trio starting at 10 PM.
Easter is also the perfect time to enjoy great food at local restaurants. You can find a full list of restaurants on the Visit Uusikaupunki website—choose your favourite and treat yourself!

For film lovers, there is a great selection on offer at Elokuvateatteri Kuvala (cinema, Alinenkatu 16), one of the oldest cinemas in Finland, with a history of over 100 years. Today, Kuvala is a fully digital and modern first-run cinema. You can explore the current programme on Kuvala’s own website, where you can also purchase tickets in advance. And of course, no movie experience is complete without treats – you’ll find all your favourite cinema snacks at Kuvala’s kiosk.

A Peek into the Museums

Wahlberg’s Museum House (Ylinenkatu 11) is located in the grid-plan town centre, surrounded by a charming wooden house district. The founder of Uusikaupunki’s tobacco factory, Fredrik Wahlberg, built this impressive residence for himself in the early 1870s. Upstairs in the museum, visitors can explore shipbuilding, outfitting, and maritime trade. Sailors’ chests, souvenirs, ship paintings, and a captain’s navigation instruments offer a fascinating glimpse into the city’s rich maritime history. Younger visitors can also play detective in the museum and complete fun exhibition-related tasks. During Easter week, you can discover maritime history and bourgeois life from Tuesday to Thursday, between 12 PM and 3 PM.

automuseo

Located next to the car factory, the Uusikaupunki Automobile Museum (Autotehtaankatu 11) is open daily from 11 AM to 5 PM. Across three exhibition halls, you’ll find over a hundred vehicles, mopeds, and motorcycles – as well as an airplane. A place of honour is given to the first Finnish car manufactured in Mynämäki, the Korvensuu from 1913. The museum also features the first Saab car produced at the Uusikaupunki factory in 1969, a Saab 96 (registration number EKA-96), which was presented to President Urho Kekkonen. Visitors can also explore a restoration workshop and a museum shop. In addition, the museum showcases an art exhibition selected from a Finnish collector’s collection, featuring works by Juhani Palmu and Pekka Laiho, among others. Throughout April, the museum hosts a photography exhibition titled Human and Climate Change by Teemu Laulajainen, included with the regular admission fee.

For Exhibition Lovers

At Cruselli Cultural Centre (Kullervontie 11 A), a joint exhibition by the Uusikaupunki handicrafts groups and the adult visual arts group of Vakka-opisto has opened. Cruselli is open this week from Tuesday to Wednesday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and on Thursday from 10 AM to 6 PM. The exhibition is also open in connection with concerts and other events held at Cruselli.

At Galleria-Taidelainaamo Horisontti (Alinenkatu 24), you can explore changing exhibitions and even borrow artwork to take home. Horisontti is open from Wednesday to Thursday, 12 PM to 3 PM; closed on Good Friday; and on Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM. The theme of April’s exhibition is Interaction of Colours. In the studio, works by Mexican artisan Isaac Alvarado are on display.

Tupsula

Located almost next door to Horisontti, Tupsula – “The World of a Thousand Tassels” – is a colourful and cheerful exhibition that delights not only craft enthusiasts but also younger visitors with its unique artworks made from tassels. The exhibition also features playful animal figures, and the fun tassel creations have even spread onto the exterior walls of the gallery. Tupsula is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 PM to 5 PM, and on Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM – and, as the locals say, “whenever the doors are open.”

Located in the charming wooden house district, Runonkulman Galleria (Ylinenkatu 38 B) is open on Wednesdays from 4 PM to 7 PM and on Saturdays from 11 AM to 3 PM. The gallery is also home to Pikkukylän Puoti, a shop selling Finnish handicrafts, design, and art products. April’s exhibition features works by members of the Rauma Artists’ Association. The group exhibition, titled Spring Meeting, showcases six artists: Tuula Kallas, Salme Kauppi, Risto Keinonen, Taru-Taina Nora, Jenny Vuorela and Vilma Wallenström. On display are paintings and ceramics.

At Galleria Kirjava in the Uusikaupunki Main Library (Alinenkatu 34), April’s featured artist is Joni Kulmala. The exhibition Approaching is open during the library’s opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM.

On Maundy Thursday, April 2, the library closes earlier at 4 PM. The library is closed for Easter from April 3 to 6.

Joy of Exercise – Outdoor Fun

At the swimming hall of the Wintteri, you can enjoy a swim throughout Easter week – although there are some changes to opening hours. In addition to fitness swimming, the facility features a diving pool, a water slide, a children’s paddling pool, and even a dedicated cold-water pool for winter swimming enthusiasts.
Opening hours: Tuesday: 6 AM – 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 12 PM – 9:30 PM, Thursday: 6 AM – 5:30 PM, Friday, April 3: Closed. Saturday: 9 AM – 5:30 PM, Sunday: 12 PM – 5:30 PM, Monday, April 6: 12 PM – 5:30 PM.

Höyry
Cold-water swimming is said to help keep colds at bay and boost your immune system. For winter swimming enthusiasts, there are several great options:
At Saunalaituri Höyry (Pilssitie 23), located by the sea in Janhuanniemi about 1.5 kilometres from the town centre, swimming and sauna visits must be booked and paid for in advance via the website. During Easter, morning sauna sessions start as early as 8 AM on Good Friday (April 3), Sunday (April 5), and Monday (April 6). On Easter Saturday, Höyry is open from 12 PM to 11 PM, and otherwise operates normally from 10 AM to 10 PM. At the self-service sauna, you are welcome to bring your own snacks, and during Easter, Höyry’s lounge area is open for everyone to enjoy their refreshments, relax, and use the microwave.
Winter swimming at Haimio public sauna (Haimiontie 351) is available on Saturdays from 4 PM to 7 PM.
At Metsälehto sauna (Haimiontie 365), winter swimming takes place on Sundays from 4 PM to 6 PM.
You can also enjoy cold-water swimming at the Santtioranta pier. Heated changing rooms near the pier are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 AM to 7 PM. During Easter, the changing rooms are closed on Good Friday (April 3) and Monday (April 6). Please note that the sauna is not in use during the winter season.

Even though spring is already well underway, you can still go ice skating at Uusikaupunki Ice Hall (Koulupolku 1) this coming Sunday from 10 AM to 11 AM during a public skating session. Admission is €2 per person.

At Vahterusring (Liljalaaksonkatu 27), it’s time for a final push before the season ends, with single-entry tickets now available at a special price: €10 for adults and €5 for children. In addition to an approximately one-kilometre indoor ski track, Vahterusring also features a fitness track suitable for activities such as Nordic walking, running, roller skating, and cycling.
The ski and fitness tunnel is open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM with an access card. The service desk is open Monday to Wednesday from 10 AM to 3 PM, Thursday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM. The service desk is closed on Good Friday (April 3) as well as April 5 and 6. Vahterusring will close for the summer season starting April 7.

Pamprinniemellä meren rannalla
As spring approaches, you can enjoy Uusikaupunki’s beautiful coastal nature in many ways. For example, the Pamprinniemi Nature Trail offers a refreshing outdoor experience by the sea.
Closer to the town centre, Hiunjärvi—known as a bird lake—features a nature trail and a lean-to shelter, making it a great spot for a peaceful walk. You can also explore the accessible outdoor route and birdwatching tower at Kasarminlahti, easily reached from the sports field parking area. A lean-to shelter can also be found along the route.
Another lovely excursion destination is the Oinassaari lean-to shelter, located about 18 kilometres from the town centre towards Lepäinen. Pack some snacks for the fire and head out!