Nauvo by boat – a harbour day in an archipelago village

According to the harbour, Nauvo harbour in the church village is the largest and most popular guest harbour in the Archipelago Sea. The harbour is right in the middle of the village, so planning the day is easy: moor the boat, have something to eat and stroll around the village at your own pace. Grocery shops, a pharmacy, an Alko shop, banks and the market square are a few minutes' walk away.

The village landmark is the medieval St Olaf's Church, a greystone church probably built around 1430–1450. The church and its surroundings are a nationally significant built cultural environment. The church organ built by Olof Schwan in 1791 is the largest of Finland's surviving 18th-century organs and the only one to have been restored, and Finland's oldest surviving organ instrument, dating from the 17th century, also comes from Nauvo: the Nauvo positive organ, now in the National Museum.

In the 19th century, Nauvo was Finland's largest sailing parish measured by ship tonnage, and new sailing ships were built every year. This tradition is presented at the Nauvo Maritime House near the church, whose exhibitions cover shipbuilding, vessels, shipowners and crews as well as models by the model builder Åke Sandvall.

Nauvo is one of the closest destinations with a jetty and services. That makes it a good choice for a first archipelago trip or for a day when the weather does not tempt you far out into the outer archipelago.

The trip suits groups who want to combine a boat trip with good food, couples looking for a relaxed day in the harbour, and anyone who appreciates easy access to services and a short journey.

The harbour has free day berths for short visits. The signposted boom berths 100–107 in front of the harbour office are free for day visitors between 10:00 and 17:00 for a short visit of about two hours, and they fit a boat the size of the Buster Magnum. There are also a few places for day visitors in front of the restaurants L'Escale and Najaden, and the harbour staff may direct you to moor alongside another boat. Nauvo's South Harbour (Eteläsatama) also has about 35 free day berths.

After 17:00, the normal harbour fee is charged for all berths, which includes electricity, water, toilets, showers and sauna, among other things. Check the current terms and prices on the harbour's website. Berth availability cannot be guaranteed in advance.

For safety reasons, the harbour staff must have the contact details of every visiting boat, so please register your contact details and berth number at the harbour office.

The Seapoint Kapteenska Nagu fuel machine next to the harbour is available around the clock. The jetty has BE98 petrol and diesel. The Buster Magnum runs on 98E5.

Nauvo village has accommodation right next to the harbour: for example Köpmans B&B and Hotel Lanterna, and Hotel Stallbacken is about a five-kilometre drive away. The village is a good place to stay overnight on an archipelago trip, with restaurants and shops within walking distance.

When you rent the Buster Magnum from us for several days or even a week, you can stay the night and continue your trip the next day. Book accommodation directly with the provider.