Välimaa Heritage Cottage (Välimaan perinnetorppa) is a beautifully preserved 1850s tenant cottage located in the village of Tarvola, Eurajoki. 

At the cottage, visitors can experience what everyday life looked like in the 1930s on a traditional Finnish tenant farm. 

The atmosphere is authentic: the hostess brews coffee on the stove, the master works outdoors, and children learn old rural skills such as cutting grass for sheep. The place is owned by Eurajoki county and meant as a learning place for kids.

The cottage originally belonged to the historic Vuojo and Lavila manors, and today it serves as a lively cultural and educational site. It is not a static museum — it is a living heritage environment where volunteers bring history to life through role-play as hosts, maids, farmhands, and children. 

Several families have lived here. Frans and Maria Välimaa with three children moved there in 1907. The family lost two of its sons in the Civil War in 1918, and one son was imprisoned.

The place is open throughout the week at the end of July, usually at the same time as Lace Week in Rauma.

What you can experience

– Hands-on traditional activities: grind coffee, craft simple wooden toys, help with small farm chores, or try old-time games. 

– Authentic 1930s atmosphere: step inside a real tenant cottage and feel how families lived nearly a century ago. 

– Seasonal events: old-fashioned Christmas celebrations, spring and summer heritage days, and activities for school and daycare groups. 

– Living history: volunteers in period clothing guide visitors and demonstrate traditional skills. 

Location: Tarvolantie 39, 27100 Eurajoki 

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