Rauma

The third-oldest town in Finland, Rauma, is situated between Turku and Pori and is home to less than a thousand people. The neo-renaissance homes, the people' love of producing lace, and the distinctive accent that combines elements of Finnish, Swedish, and German give the wooden maritime town a fantasy appearance.

One of the wooden settlements of the Nordic nations is the town of Rauma, which is located in the shadow of its lovely old town. Its wood-framed residences are all distinctive for their ornate doors.

The town has a vintage vibe that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time. The Kisti and Marela house-museums, which honor the city's prosperous and seafaring heritage, can be peacefully visited here. If you travel in the summer, you might be able to visit during the region's, and more specifically Rauma's, lace festival.

• Location: west coast of Finland