THINGS TO DO
Mathildedal is an idyllic 1850s ironworks village located near the sea on Finland’s southern coast, at the gateway to the archipelago, offering a unique setting for visitors year-round. Mathildedal Ironworks brings together a wide range of amenities: charming shops, a café, a hotel, a restaurant, and facilities for celebrations, meetings, and events.
Events are held in the area year-round, and visitors can also explore the local history exhibition. Mathildedal Ironworks is the perfect destination for experiences, vacations, and relaxation in a historic setting.
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Sauna
The rooftop sauna at Hotel Mathildedal offers an idyllic and memorable setting for hotel guests.
Boutiques
The boutiques at Mathildedal Ironworks offer Finnish products in a unique setting. In the six boutiques, you’ll find Finnish clothing, handmade brushes, alpaca knitwear, and locally sourced food. Come shop and experience the charming ironworks village all year round.
Summer Theater
The Mathildedal Summer Theater is run by Teatteri ProVinssi from Salo. The summer theater season runs from late June to early August.
This year’s program features the play Pirturanta. Showtimes and tickets are available on the ProVinssi website.
Ironworks Tour
Explore the Mathildedal Ironworks on a self-guided tour. Explore the historic buildings at your own pace.
As a hotel guest you can get a map from the reception. The tour is also available online in Finnish.
Experience the Midnight Sun
Midsummer is the most magical time to explore Mathildedal, even during the quiet hours of the night. Mathildedal’s rugged ironworks and the soft, golden rays of the sun create a magical experience you won’t soon forget.
You can book the “Experience the Midnight Sun” tour in addition to your hotel stay by emailing info@mathildedal.fi. The tour includes a guided evening walk in Teijo National Park, an evening snack cooked over an open fire, and wild water swimming in the lake of Mathildedal. Maximum group size: 2–6 people.
Swimming Spots
In Mathildedal, there are swimming spots both on the lake and on the coast.
There are several swimming spots on Lake Mathilda:
A small natural beach next to Mathildedal Central Park.
A swimming beach in Teijo National Park, on Matildanjärventie.
The beach by the sea is located near Mathilda Marina, at the end of Matildan puistotie.
Ironworks
The Mathildedal Ironworks is a historic ironworks dating back to the 1850s. Iron was produced in Mathildedal for about 50 years, after which the works began manufacturing agricultural machinery, among other things. Industrial production in Mathildedal ceased in the 1970s.
In 2003, Tuula and Harri Gustafsson purchased the old ironworks buildings and began developing tourism in the area.
You can learn about Mathildedal’s industrial history at the History Exhibition.