Herring Heritage Museum Dikseli and the Mill Museum
The seaside town of Rymättylä is known for fishing, and herring has played an important role in local history and culture.
Information about Dikseli
12-18 Tue-Sun.
Exceptions:
Closed during Midsummer
15.-30.8. Open only on weekends Sat-Sun 12-16.
The Saukko herring-fishing fleet from Rymättylä operated from the late 1940s until 1976. The history of herring fishing and the traditional craft of making salted herring are presented at Dikseli in Röölä, the fleet’s home harbour.
Opened in 2010, Dikseli showcases the full herring-making process from catching to salting. The venue also has a stage suitable for theatre and can be rented.
Attached to Dikseli is the Mill Museum, which reopened its doors to visitors in 2016. There is also a museum shop on the premises. Dikseli is managed by the Röölä Village Association.
On June 6, 2026, Röölä will host its annual “Herring and New Potatoes” traditional event. Come enjoy the archipelago market atmosphere! The event is organized by the Röölä Village Association.
National Early Potato Day is celebrated annually on June 15.
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Casa Haartman
Casa Haartman, located in central Naantali, is the studio home of artist Axel Haartman and his wife Hedvig. Designed by architect Erik Bryggman and completed in 1926, the building represents Italian-inspired classicism. Behind its understated facade, visitors discover the couple’s art, lifestyle and unique glimpse into their world.
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Naantali Museum
Located in Naantali Old Town, Naantali Museum offers a deep look into local history. The story of ‘Armonlaakso’ (Valley of Grace), shaped by the Bridgettine convent founded in 1443, is intertwined with the monastery, the spa tradition, and Naantali’s unique location between Turku and the archipelago.