Municipality of Kimitoön
Kimitoön (Kemiönsaari in Finnish) is located in Southwest Finland, surrounded by the Archipelago Sea and consisting of up to 3 000 islands! Did you know that Kimitoön will celebrate its 700th birthday in 2025?
About Kimitoön
Kimitoön is a bilingual (Swedish and Finnish) archipelago municipality in Southwest Finland, consisting of about 3,000 islands, with around 20 inhabited year‑round. It is known for its unique nature, vibrant culture, and attractions such as Örö, Bengtskär lighthouse, and Dalsbruk. The municipality was formed in 2009 and celebrated its 700‑year anniversary in 2025.
Life on the island is relaxed and creative, with festivals and cultural events throughout the year and nature always close by.
Transport & Everyday Life
Kimitoön is easy to reach:
- Under 1 hour from Turku
- Less than 50 km from Salo
- Regular buses from Helsinki, Turku, and Salo
- Free ferry connections to the outer archipelago
The population is around 6,500, and residents enjoy a mix of village life, coastal landscapes, and smooth access to the mainland.
Contact information
Municipality of Kimitoön
Vretavägen 19, 25700 Kimito, Finland
+358 2 426 00 (switchboard, mon–fri 9.00–11.30).
kimitoon@kimitoon.fi
Municipal employees’ email addresses: firstname.lastname@kimitoon.fi
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Erika Strandberg
Municipal Director +358 50 571 5291 erika.strandberg@kimitoon.fi
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Erik Lund
Director of Economic Development +358 50 583 6541 erik.lund@kimitoon.fi
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Stella Törnroth
Tourism and Destination Developer Available tuesdays, wednesdays and thursdays. +358 40 663 2404 stella.tornroth@kimitoon.fi
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Andrea Södergård
Communications officer +358 40 152 4563 andrea.sodergard@kimitoon.fi
Safety & Preparedness
Kimitoön ensures readiness to maintain essential services during crises. The municipality provides information on rescue services, electricity outages, defibrillators, and crisis support in Southwest Finland.
Openness & Responsibility
The municipality promotes transparency through open access to public documents, clear data protection practices, accessibility statements, environmental initiatives, and UNICEF’s Child Friendly Municipality model(go to external website).