Moominworld

Building Family theme park based on Tove Jansson's Moomin characters

On an island near Naantali, Moominworld brings Tove Jansson’s characters to life with a replica Moominhouse, actor-led shows and family-friendly exhibits set around seaside paths.

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Moominworld is a character-driven family theme park in Naantali, Finland, built around Tove Jansson’s Moomin books and characters. The park is sited on the small island of Kailo in Naantali harbour.

The park is aimed primarily at families with young children and centers on the Moominhouse, interactive character performances, themed play areas and simple rides. Activities are seasonal and focused on storytelling, live appearances by costumed characters and child-friendly exploration.

Moominworld was created to bring the Moomin stories to life as a visitor attraction and has grown into a regular seasonal destination for families visiting southwestern Finland. It operates in close partnership with Moomin rights holders to keep designs and programming faithful to the books.

Located on Kailo island next to Naantali’s harbour on Finland’s southwest coast, the park is about 15 kilometres west of Turku and is accessible from Naantali’s town centre on foot from the harbour.

  • Seasonal opening: Operates seasonally, typically opening in late spring and running through summer into early autumn to match Finland's main tourist season.
  • Proximity to Turku: Located on the small island of Kailo immediately adjacent to Naantali's harbour, about 15 kilometres west of Turku.

What to See #

  • Moominhouse: The central multilevel, painted house that represents the Moomin family home and functions as the park's main meeting point for character appearances and guided visits.
  • Theatre and shows: Outdoor stages and performance areas used for daily character shows, small rides and interactive presentations aimed at young children during the park season.
  • Visitor amenities: Shops, cafés and family facilities clustered near the harbour entrance, supporting seasonal visitor flows and access to the island attraction.
Moominworld
Moominworld, Kailonp, 21100 Naantali, Finland
60.4731, 22.0047
Seasonal: typically open May-Sep with daily hours varying (e.g., 10:00am-6:00pm during peak season)
Adult €18-25 (approx., varies by season), children/senior discounts and family tickets available

How to Get to Moominworld #

Naantali is about 15 km west of Turku. By car, take the E18/Route 1 and follow signs to Naantali. Local buses run from Turku bus station to Naantali; from the Naantali harbor, the short pedestrian bridge leads to Kailo island where the park is located.

Tips for Visiting Moominworld #

  • Buy tickets online to skip queues during school holidays, when Moominworld is busiest.
  • Arrive early to catch the Moomin characters' morning performances before the midday crowds.
  • Visit the nearby museum in Naantali town for original illustrations and Moomin history if literary context is desired.

Best Time to Visit Moominworld #

Summer months offer full programming and long days; visit early in the day to avoid school-group rushes.

Summer (peak season)
Jun-Aug · 15-22°C (59-72°F)
Full character program and long daylight; busiest time with families and school groups.
Late spring-early autumn
May-Jun, Sep · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Quieter with milder weather; some performances may be reduced outside peak weeks.

Weather & Climate near Moominworld #

Climate
Air Quality: AQI 25 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

February

Weather

0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

March

Weather

0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

Weather

0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.4h daylight

May

Weather

1.0
UV Index
Moderate
17.0h daylight

June

Weather

1.2
UV Index
High
18.5h daylight

July

Weather

1.2
UV Index
High
17.8h daylight

August

Weather

0.8
UV Index
Moderate
15.4h daylight

September

Weather

0.4
UV Index
Low
12.7h daylight

October

Weather

0.1
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

November

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
7.2h daylight

December

Weather

0.0
UV Index
Low
5.5h daylight

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