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Voykit pocket guide · Finland
Eurajoki
Half a day is enough to see the church, water tower and Olkiluoto visitor centre; use it as a stop on the Turku–Pori drive, not a base.
Eurajoki is a small town on Highway 8 in Satakunta, best known for the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant that supplies a third of Finland's electricity. Its sights are few and quick: a yellow wooden church from 1803, a water tower with a viewing platform, and the plant's free science exhibition. Most travellers pass through in under 4 hours.
- Country
- Finland
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (short days, cold)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and phone payments are accepted almost everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–50 excl. bed · Mid €50–80 excl. bed · High €80+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU roaming applies.
- Emergency
- Police, Fire, Ambulance 112 · Medical helpline 116 117
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Not expected; round up for great service.; Café and bar: Nothing.; Taxi: Nothing expected.; Guides: Optional.
- Water
- Tap water is excellent.
- Toilets
- Free in libraries, malls and many stations; some charge €1 by card.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | €3–5 |
| Kebab or pizza (Ravintola Selen) | €10–15 |
| Bus Turku–Eurajoki one way | €15 (check) |
| Bus Pori–Eurajoki one way | €10 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- POR · Pori Airport
- About 30 km (19 mi) north; limited flights from Helsinki.About 19 mi (30 km) north; limited flights from Helsinki.
- TKU · Turku Airport
- About 70 km (43 mi) south; more connections.About 43 mi (70 km) south; more connections.
Typical fares
- Bus Turku–Eurajoki
- about €15, 1 h (check)
- Bus Pori–Eurajoki
- about €10, 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is easiest. Bus along Highway 8 connects Turku and Pori; local walking covers the centre.
See and do
Known for
- Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant visitor centre
- Eurajoki Church (1803)
- Water tower viewing platform
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rauma | Bus or car along Highway 8, about 15 km (9.3 mi) northBus or car along Highway 8, about 9.3 mi (15 km) north | 20 min |
| Pori | Bus or car along Highway 8, about 30 km (19 mi) northBus or car along Highway 8, about 19 mi (30 km) north | 30 min |
| Merikarvia | Car via Highway 8 and local roads, about 50 km (31 mi) north-westCar via Highway 8 and local roads, about 31 mi (50 km) north-west | 45 min |
Sleep
- Town centre
- Near the church and bus stops; limited options.
- Vuojoki manor area
- About 3 km (1.9 mi) east of centre; guesthouse in a 19th-century manor.About 1.9 mi (3 km) east of centre; guesthouse in a 19th-century manor.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Heihay |
| Thank you | Kiitoskee-tos |
| Excuse me / Sorry | Anteeksiahn-tek-see |
| How much? | Paljonko?pahl-yon-koh |
| Where is the toilet? | Missä on vessa?mis-sa on ves-sah |
| Can I pay by card? | Voinko maksaa kortilla?voyn-koh mak-sah kor-til-lah |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake, eye contact, short and direct; avoid: Hugs and long small talk with strangers
- Silence: Let pauses be pauses; avoid: Filling every quiet moment
- Sauna: Shower first, ask before throwing water on the stones; avoid: Swimsuits in nude-only saunas, or nudity in mixed ones marked otherwise
- Home visit: Shoes off; bring flowers or pastries; avoid: Keeping shoes on indoors
- Personal space: Keep a metre's distance in queues; avoid: Sitting next to a stranger when other seats are free
- Promises: Mean what you say; Finns will; avoid: Polite 'let's meet sometime' you do not intend
Scams and watch-outs
- Olkiluoto visitor centre requires an official ID; check if booking is needed.
- No taxis waiting at the power plant; arrange return transport in advance.
- Winter driving: headlights always on, winter tyres required Dec–Feb.
Very safe. The main risk is winter road conditions; check weather before driving.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Eurajoki yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant visitor centre
- Eurajoki Church (1803)
- Water tower viewing platform
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Eurajoki municipality official site: www.eurajoki.fi/
- Olkiluoto visitor centre: www.tvo.fi/en/index/company/comeandvisitus.html
- Wikivoyage: Eurajoki, revision 4898928 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4898928
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/eurajoki). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.