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Kultaranta
In Kultaranta, you can tour the magnificent gardens of the presidential summer residence and learn how presidents have spent their summers at the residence and in Naantali.
Information about Kultaranta
Kordelininkatu 1
Opening hours
Kultaranta is open for groups between 19th of May and 30th of September 2026 and for public tours between 2nd of June and 30th of August (Tue–Sun).
Kultaranta is open and admission free for public between 1 May and 25 September every Friday from 18–20 (please note: no guided tour).
Kultaranta is exceptionally closed on following dates:
10.6.-14.6. (Please note that we do not take new group reservations for 9.6. and 16.6.)
1.9.-2.9.
Kultaranta is open and admission free for public between 1 May and 25 September every Friday from 18–20 (please note: no guided tour).
Kultaranta is exceptionally closed on following dates:
10.6.-14.6. (Please note that we do not take new group reservations for 9.6. and 16.6.)
1.9.-2.9.
Kultaranta’s garden is a 56-hectare park. Guided tours take place in the heart of the garden known for its flower beds and roses. The formal garden also features a red garden, a blue garden, pergolas, pavilions and ornamental pools.
Kultaranta is one of the most significant sights in Naantali and in Finland. Guided tours offer a unique look at life at Kultaranta and the summer traditions of presidents and their spouses in Naantali.
Granite manor
Kultaranta’s impressive granite castle was designed by architect Lars Sonck as a summer villa for merchant and councilor Alfred Kordelin. Construction began in 1915 and was completed in 1916, one year before Finland gained independence. Kordelin only spent a few summers at Kultaranta before his death; afterwards, the estate eventually became property of the Finnish state. Kultaranta estate has been summer residence of Finnish presidents since 1922.
The granite manor is not open for public or part of the tour.
Public tours in Kultaranta
Guided public tours in English are organised in July and August every Friday.
Please note that these tours conducted mostly in Finnish and partly in English. If there are no English-speaking participants, the tour will be fully conducted in Finnish.
Pricing
Adult: 18 €
Child (under 16 years): 9 €
Accessible ticket + assistant: 18 €
Ticket prices include VAT and a service fee. Lippu.fi adds an order fee of 1.50 € + 0.65% of the total order / per booking, as well as possible delivery and payment method fees.
Note! Tickets must be purchased in advance via Lippu.fi. No ticket sales on site. Ticket sales close the day before the guided tour.
Accessibility
Tours follow spacious gravel or paved paths. There are a few steps near some pavilions, but these can be bypassed with the guide. Benches are available along the route.
The guide uses an amplifier during the tour. If you need easy-to-understand guide, please mention this when booking.
An accessible toilet is located at the ticket office building in the garden parking area. Visitors with reduced mobility are advised to bring their own mobility aid as none are available on site.
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