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8.4.2026
Kayaks for rent in the Hitis village info in the summer!
There are two kayaks for rent between June 1st and August 31st 2026, in collaboration with the local rowing club.
Prices per kayak:
15 € / 1 h
Following hours á 5 €
40 € / Whole day (6 - 12 hours)
70 € / 12 - 24 hours
Please go to our webshop to make a booking. Payment with MobilePay.
Kayaks are situated near the Hitis village info Ådan at Stormnäsvägen 28, 25940 Hitis. Booking is online and you will get a code for unlocking the kayak, so no need to visit a physical store.
8.4.2026
Österlassa Second hand shop opens again
Self-service second hand shop / flea market at Kyrkbacksvägen 5, Hitis. Ladies' and children's clothes, shoes, books, household items etc.
Open 10-18, often other times as well.
There is a sign at the gate when we are open – from May to September, every day with some exceptions.
9.5.2025
Kayaks for rent from the Hitis village info in the summer!
There are two kayaks for rent between June 1st and August 31st 2025, in collaboration with the local rowing club.
25.1.2024
Handicraft shop is temporarily closed
The municipality of Kimitoön will renovate the 130-year-old school building where the village information centre with a library and the crafts shop is located. This means that the building will be emptied of activities for part of 2024.
The library will be housed in a temporary space in the village, and Made in Hitis Shop will take a break this year. Made in Hitis still handles kayak rental in the village in cooperation with the local rowing club, and is responsible for event production at Söderlångvik Manor: next up is the Blossom Day on 25.5.2024.
Follow Made in Hitis on Instagram and Facebook for updates on what I´m doing and a little in general for those who are interested in what is happening in Hitis. There will also be info when I know how, where and when Made in Hitis Shop is resurrected. Thank you so far, to all visitors and especially you artisans 💚 / Hanna
Picture from the temporary library added in May 2024
28.11.2023
Hitis-Rosala Christmas tour is here again!
Welcome to Made in Hitis Shop and find Christmas presents and delicacies on Saturday 9.12.2023 at 11-15. And remember to visit all the other great places on Hitis-Rosala on the same day!
20.4.2023
Rent a kayak from the Hitis village info in the summer!
There are two kayaks for rent between June 1st and September 15th, in collaboration with the local rowing club.
Prices per kayak:
15 € / 1 h
Following hours á 5 €
Whole day (6-12 hrs) 40 €
24 hrs 70 €
Photocred Sofia Johansson
24.11.2022
Hitis-Rosala Christmas tour is here again!
Welcome to Made in Hitis Shop and find Christmas presents and delicacies on Saturday 10.12.2022 at 11-15. And remember to visit all the other great places on Hitis-Rosala on the same day!
Here's how to find the different places to visit during the day.
4.10.2020
Made in Hitis Shop presents:
Second hand clothes for the benefit of Hitis & Rosala Nature Conservation!
The clothes are in great condition, most of them completely unused. There are quality brands such as Desigual, ril’s, Esprit and Mango. Come and check them out on Tuesdays at 10-14 or Thursdays at 13-17.
Reusing instead of buying new is the environmentally friendly alternative. The nature on our beautiful islands thanks you 💚
15.8.2020
Kayak rental extended to 20 September
Enjoy the crisp autumn air from a kayak! Village info opening hours now Tue 10-14 and Thu 13-17. E-mail your booking and make an appointment to pick up keyes and vests other times as well.
15.6.2020
Rent a kayak from the Hitis village info in the summer!
There are two kayaks for rent between June 16th and August 15th, in collaboration with the local rowing club.
Keyes can be picked up during opening hours (Tue-Sat 10 am – 2 pm with the exception of Thursday 1 pm – 5 pm) and returned also after hours.
Prices per kayak:
15 € / 1 h
Following hours á 5 €
Whole day 40 €
Weekend 70 €
Please make a booking in advance by sending an e-mail to hanna@madeinhitis.fi.
Photocred Sofia Johansson
16.5.2020
Precautions due to the ongoing crisis with the Corona virus mean that the crafts shop will be closed until 31.5.2020. From June 1st we will be open normally again 🙂.
If you still want to gift a loved one with fine local crafts, you can contact us with your wishes, and we will make a home delivery for you!
Another option is to buy a gift card for Made in Hitis Shop. The gift card is in effect for one year, and can be extended if necessary. The amount is open you you to decide, contact e-mail hanna@madeinhitis.fi or tel. 050-5454645 with your order!
9.11.2019
Tips for Christmas!
16.12.2018 **And we have a winner!** The lucky winner of the Christmas Giveaway is Göran Lejonmark from Böle. Congratulations Göran, we hope your gift of choice will bring you lots of joy! 15.11.2018 **Now is your chance to win a lovely present!** Which one of the four gifts in the picture below would you like for yourself or a loved one? Come to Made in Hitis Shop between 11 and 16 on Saturday, Dec 8th 2018 during the Christmas Tour of Hitis and Rosala, and give your name and the product number for a chance to win the present of your choice! The value of all alternatives is around 40 €. Facebook event for the Christmas Tour, that includes other services in Hitis-Rosala as well A second chance to win is by doing the same at our pop-up store a week later, on Saturday, Dec 15th 2018 in Kimito/Kemiö, at Kimito Brewing (address Stora Andreasvägen 3). After both these events we will draw the lucky winner, and the gift will be delivered in time for Christmas. (Participating in the giveaway does not require a purchase. If postage is required for the delivery of the gift, the cost is on us.) Facebook event for the Christmas pop-up store I Kimito/Kemiö **Good luck!**
Kayak rental
Rent a kayak from the Hitis village info in the summer!
There are two kayaks for rent between June 1st and August 30th 2026, in collaboration with the local rowing club.
Prices per kayak:
15 € / 1 h
Following hours á 5 €
40 € / Whole day (6 - 12 hours)
70 € / 12 - 24 hours
Please go to our webshop to make a booking. Payment with MobilePay.
Enquiries for longer bookings to hanna@madeinhitis.fi.
Kayaks are situated near the Hitis village info ÅDAN at Stormnäsvägen 28 B, 25940 Hitis. Booking is online and you will get a code for unlocking the kayak, so no need to visit a physical store.
Österlassa loppis
Self-service second hand shop / flea market at Kyrkbacksvägen 5, Hitis. Ladies' and children's clothes, shoes, books, household items etc.
Open 10-18, often other times as well.
There is a sign at the gate when we are open – from May to September, every day with some exceptions.
Project Village Info
Made in Hitis is collaborating with the Hitis Village Association to provide an information service for villagers, visitors and potential new residents. The service comprises:
- An in-person information service in collaboration with Hitis Library at Stormnäsvägen 28 B in the village of Hitis. Open two days a week during the winter and with extended opening hours in the summer.
- Electronic information screens in the villages of Hitis and Rosala, as well as on board the Aurora car ferry.
- The Hitis-Rosala Walkabout brochure, containing information on services and opening hours in Hitis and Rosala, as well as ferry timetables and a calendar of events.
Read more about ÅDAN here (in Swedish. popup: yes)
To stay up-to date with news from the Hitis archipelago, follow
Hitis byainfo ÅDAN on Facebook!
Hitis library is part of the Blanka library system along with other libraries in Kimitoön municipality.
About us
Made in Hitis is a one-person company run by me, Hanna Vuorio-Wilson. Hi there!
About my background: I spent 2001-2017 working at the Rosala Viking Centre and booking office of the Bengtskär lighthouse, the last 10 years of these as entrepreneur.
I found The Hitis library for the first time when I was a little girl who loved to read, and in the Spring of 2014 the Hitis library found me, when I saw a note on a bulletin board saying the library needed a clerk. Despite life as a busy entrepreneur with the tourist season ahead of me, I just had a gut feeling that this is something I have to do! Pro tip: always follow your gut, your gut knows.
I am inspired by and motivated to work with questions related to my home village(s) and the challenges that they face, and that is the foundation of Made in Hitis. I founded my company to build a platform for local handicrafters to get their work out into the world, and to offer my business experience to fellow local entrepreneurs.
Made in Hitis runs a kayak rental during the summer, and a second hand shop for a slightly longer period. Please follow updates on social media for more info. I also still do smaller projects like translations and such, so please feel free to contact me!
Contact information
hanna@madeinhitis.fi
Tel & SMS / WA / Telegram +358 50 545 4645
Österlassa Second Hand Shop visit address Kyrkbacksvägen 5, 25940 Hitis.