Welcome to Örö Fortress!
Örö is one of the most popular places to visit at the Archipelago National Park. Come and enjoy our nature trails and military history that dates back to Russia's House of Romanov.
Örö Fortress offers experiences during both summer and winter. The island has its own hostel, hotel, cabin accommodation and short-term apartments. We offer accommodation for 150 people. Additionally, Örö has a guest harbour for 70 boats.
The island has it's own restaurant, outdoor bar and small convenience store as well.
Opening hours
All the services are available both summer and winter. Outside of summer season our restaurant is open daily only by advance booking.
MörkÖRÖ darkness festival
MÖrkÖRÖ is a touring, annually changing festival from Kemiönsaari which is at least a bilingual darkness festival, and it has been held since 2017.
Nov 5th 2021 - Jan 6th 2022
Friday 5.11.
- About 5pm Opening ceremony in the harbour when the night falls
- Along the trails of the dark island to the 6" barracks area (bring your own flashlight)
- The trail of reflectors - guide Sari Kippilä/Artworks by Kemiönsaari art school and other school's workshops
- Exploring mörkÖ artworks at 6" barracks area
- mörkÖ-carriage serves juice at 6" barracks area
- From memories to future - guide Jenni Kosunen
- Dark trip - guide Sanna-Mari Kunttu
- mörkÖ painting in the dusk - guide Terhi Varjoranta
- NIGHT SAUNA
Saturday 6.11.
- 7:30 The sunrise at the eastern beach, gathering at the hotel
- 10-12 Pimp your safety vest to be dazzling, at Kuntola - guides: Marjut Nordberg ja Pekka Auveri
- 12:30-14:30 making mörkÖ mandalas from materials of nature - guide Terhi Varjoranta
- 15:30 A walk from the hotel to the western beach where the sunset happens
- 16:20 Sunset
- The trail of reflectors - guide Sari Kippilä/Artworks by Kemiönsaari art school and other school's workshops
- Exploring mörkÖ artworks at 6" barracks area - guided tour
- From memories to the future - guide Jenni Kosunen
- Dark trip - guide Sanna-Mari Kunttu
- mörkÖ painting in the dusk - guide Terhi Varjoranta
- NIGHT SAUNA
Sunday 7.11.
- The sunrise at the eastern beach, gathering at the hotel
- 10-12 Pimp your safety vest to be dazzling, at Kuntola - guides: Marjut Nordberg ja Pekka Auveri
- 12.30-14.30 making mörkÖ mandalas from materials of nature - guide Terhi Varjoranta
Come and enjoy the beauty and peace of our pristine nature
We offer experiences every season
We will gladly help with any inquieries
ÖRÖ Linnakesaari / Visit Örö