Mathildedan is a relevantly new place for local traveling in Finland. It started to be popular among social media influencers and bloggers about 2-3 years ago. Still this is a place with interesting history as it was an ironwork factory village in 19 century. Jep jep, you will find the traces of the factory and quite an interesting museum in the village.
Just 1,5 hours drive from Helsinki and you are at the place of destination. I assure you that in summer you also enjoy the trip itself as the scenery along the roads is truly magnificent. Beautiful landscapes both sides of the road remind of English countryside roads as you approach closer to Mathildedan.
Mathildedan is an atmospheric place with local brewery, hotels, B&B in old wooden buildings, summer terraces, local farmers market, cozy harbor, beach, golf fields, mini-golf area and the National Park just around the corner. Literally, few steps away from summer terraces park and minigolf you are already at the entry point of the Teijo National Park.
I recommend to visit Matildankartanon leipomoravintola – the local biggest attraction. The atmosphere of the garden where they keep summer concerts is something everyone should experience and include into summer wishlist calendar. I fell in love with their piones that bloom in June.
As Mathildedal is situated on the way to Turku, you can easily combine these two destinations in one trip. Visit Mathildedal on the way to Turku on Saturday, stay overnight in Turku and come back home to the capital area Sunday night.
Or the route can be different: visit Fiscars village first and then go further to Mathildedal for staying overnight.
