Just a short boat ride from Nagu lies the island of Seili, a natural gem with a grim past. Once used as a hospital for people with leprosy and then later as the nation...

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<p>Just a short boat ride from Nagu lies the island of Seili, a natural gem with a grim past. Once used as a hospital for people with leprosy and then later as the nation’s first public mental health facility, the island still bears traces of this tragic time. Visit Seili to experience the island’s breathtaking beauty and learn more about its bleak history. You will find a museum, restaurant, and guest harbour here as well as a variety of accommodation options.&nbsp;</p>

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An aerial shot of Seili, featuring yellow buildings, green trees, and a harbour.

Seili

Plates of salmon and potatoes, waiting to be served at the restaurant at Seili.

A red cottage building on the island of Seili.

A boat docked at the harbour on the island of Seili.

Crosses in a graveyard on the island of Seili.

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Explore Archipelago is your guide to the vast archipelago landscape between Sweden and Finland. This service was developed as part of the Archipelago Access project, which received funding from the Interreg Central Baltic Programme. It is managed by the City of Turku in partnership with the Stockholm Archipelago Foundation.