Örö

Island Finnish island fortress and nature reserve

A former military island in Finland’s Archipelago Sea, Örö is now part of the national park system; visitors use coastal trails, campgrounds and inspect 20th‑century fortifications while boating between islets.

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Örö is an island landmark in Southwest Finland, Finland. It is identified in the input data at latitude 59.81111 and longitude 22.32409.

The site is a coastal island; public uses and visitor facilities are determined locally and are not specified here. Specific highlights, trails, or visitor services are not provided in the supplied information.

Örö is a natural island; no construction or founding date is given in the provided data and no historical uses are specified here.

The island sits in Southwest Finland. The supplied data does not state distances to nearby towns or cities.

  • Coordinates: Latitude 59.81111, longitude 22.32409.
Örö
Örö, Archipelago Sea, Southwest Finland
59.8111, 22.3241
Ferry fares for access (varies); National Park entry free

How to Get to Örö #

Public ferry services operate from Kasnäs (near Dragsfjärd) during the summer season; private boaters can also access the island. The island is roughly a 2-hour drive from Turku to Kasnäs, followed by a short ferry trip.

Tips for Visiting Örö #

  • Catch the ferry from Kasnäs rather than attempting the longer drive from Turku - it's the most reliable access point.
  • Bring a torch to explore the island's old military bunkers safely; some passages are low and damp.
  • Stay overnight in the island's eco-lodge to see the island empty out after day visitors leave.

Best Time to Visit Örö #

Best visited in summer (June-August) when ferry services run regularly and trails, cafés and accommodation are open.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-22°C
Peak season for ferries, trails and camping; daylight stretches late into the evening.
Late spring / early autumn
May, Sept · 8-16°C
Fewer visitors and excellent birdwatching; some service schedules are reduced.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -5-2°C
Island closes to many services and access is weather-dependent; a raw, quiet experience.

Weather & Climate near Örö #

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (651 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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