Plan your visit
A visit to Ateljé von Swetlik is the perfect starting point for a day filled with art, history and small-town charm in Ekenäs and the surrounding area.
The museum is located only about 10 minutes from the center of Ekenäs and is ideal for combining with other experiences in the harmonious small town.
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Ateljé von Swetlik & Munsterhjelm Art Center
Start your day at Ateljé von Swetlik and experience the castle-like artist’s home built by Georges von Swetlik.
Nearby is the Munsterhjelm Art Center, where artist Riggert Munsterhjelm, George’s former student, still works and creates.
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Coffee or lunch
After the visit to the atelier, you can continue the day with lunch or coffee in the charming center of Ekenäs. There are both small cafes and restaurants here.
Or: Pay €20 entry at Ateljé von Swetlik and enjoy coffee/tea and small bread with us.
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Continue with culture
Feel free to combine the day with more cultural experiences such as Chappe or Villa Skeppet in the center of Ekenäs.
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Finish
Finish the day with a walk along the sea, in Ekenäs’ idyllic old town or dinner either by the sea or in a cozy restaurant. Everything is within a short walking distance.
You don’t have to follow this order, of course, think of it more as an inspiration tour.
Below you will also find a map and our personal recommendations for places and experiences that we can warmly recommend in connection with your visit.
Visit Us
Ateljé von Swetlik
Västervikvägen 211, 10600 Raasepori
ateljevonswetlik@gmail.com
050 412 0303 – Teresa Munsterhjelm
Open
Friday—Saturday 12:00-17:00
Sunday 12:00-15:00
Price
20€ / person: entrance, coffee & pastries
15€ / person: entrance
Free entrance for persons under 18 years of age.
- Västervikvägen 211, Ekenäs, Finland
- Svarvarsvägen 41, Ekenäs, Finland
- Gustav Wasas gata 11, Ekenäs, Finland
- Bastugatan 5, Ekenäs, Finland
- Snäcksundsvägen 8, Ekenäs, Finland
- Raseborgs Slottsväg 110, Snappertuna, Finland
- Norrbyvägen 45, Ekenäs, Finland
- Drottninggatan 4, Ekenäs, Finland
- Kungsgatan 11, Ekenäs, Finland
We recommend
Munsterhjelm Art Center
Munsterhjelm Art Center is a private art center located in Ekenäs/Snappertuna. It offers art and nature experiences in a lovingly restored, idyllic old farm environment.
Café Gamla Stan
Café Gamla Stan is a little summer café located in the old town of Ekenäs. It is particularly known for its charming apple orchard and red 18th-century hut and cozy courtyard.
Chappe
Chappe is a museum of contemporary art in Ekenäs, Raseborg, which opened in April 2023. The museum presents contemporary art, visual culture and social phenomena, especially from the Nordic and Baltic Sea regions.
Villa Skeppet
Villa Skeppet is a culturally and historically significant detached house located in Ekenäs designed by architect Alvar Aalto. The building was completed in 1970 and was Aalto’s last and smallest private home.
Raseborg Castle
Raseborg Castle is a medieval fortress and one of the most magnificent ruins in Finland. It was originally founded on a rocky island in the 1370s to protect shipping in the Gulf of Finland and to serve as the administrative center for Western Uusimaa. Today, due to land uplift, the ruins lie inland.
Malmbacka
Malmbacka is a private cultural and historical area, a cottage village and Finland’s only coal-fired village. It is located in the historic rural environment of Snappertuna. The area offers nature experiences and year-round accommodation in a cottage or coal hut on a comfortable sheepskin shack.
Ekta
Ekta Brewery & Gastropub: A popular brewery and gastropub located in central Ekenäs. Ekta produces its own beers, ciders and juices.
Ribs
In the heart of Ekenäs there is a popular and atmospheric family restaurant, Ribs Bistro Bar, which combines classic French cuisine with grilling.
Events & Bookings
Ateljé von Swetlik organizes various events in a unique environment. Each event offers a new way to experience the studio.
Follow our booking calendar below for upcoming experiences and book your place with just a few clicks.
We offer private bookings for companies, groups and individuals who are looking for something more than just a venue. The studio is suitable for meetings, dinners, lectures, staff days and various forms of cultural or private events.
