Nousiaisten Vanha Asema is a former railway station near Turku that can be rented for weddings, family celebrations, company and association meetings and Christmas parties, for about 80 to 100 guests (120 at most). It stands at Vanhanasemantie 29 in Nousiainen, about 15 minutes from Turku and one kilometer from Highway 8.
Seminars and company events
The venue is described as a working meeting place for companies and associations, and it also suits Christmas parties and summer parties. The main hall is the largest room, and two smaller side rooms can be joined to it. A fixed 65-inch information screen and Wi-Fi are available. A portable Bluetooth speaker is provided. The main hall and the serving room are cooled by air heat pumps. The renters' room has an iron, an ironing board, a baby changing table and serving trolleys.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are the first use the venue lists, along with birthdays, christenings, confirmations and memorial gatherings. The main hall is furnished with 20 tables (118 x 85 cm) and 100 chairs. A green room has two tables of 180 x 95 cm. Decorations such as vases, candlesticks, light strings, rice-paper balls and candy buffet supplies can be used free of charge. Tablecloths for the main hall and chair covers can be rented. Portable wheelchair ramps are available, although the venue states that it is not fully accessible, in particular the toilets.
Rooms and capacities
The legal maximum is 120 people, and the practical capacity is about 80 to 100 depending on the seating layout. The old warehouse, called Makasiini, adds an open space of 85 m² and a bar area of 25 m² with a fixed counter, a fridge and a sofa group. Its fenced terrace of 130 m² has four table groups and side doors to the yard. The warehouse furniture includes 50 folding chairs, 20 folding tables, four round glass tables and 16 rattan chairs. A large gas grill is included, and you bring your own gas bottle. The warehouse has no heaters and no water tap. A tent can be set up in the yard, which also has a fenced playground and a garden.
Catering
A large, modern kitchen is included in the rental, with tableware for at least 100 people, serving dishes and cooking utensils. Guests can cook on site or hire a caterer. Refrigeration includes a 60 cm fridge, a 100 cm cold storage unit, a chest freezer and a portable barrel cooler, plus a hot plate and one hot cabinet. The venue is not a licensed serving area, but you may bring your own drinks.
History and setting
The building is a railway station from the 1920s, run by the village association Aliskulman Kyläyhdistys ry. It has been renovated into a modern party venue while respecting its history. The railway is still in use, and entering the track area is prohibited.
Getting there
Parking is plentiful on the right side of Vanhanasemantie, beside the warehouse and the railway, and buses can park on site. Outdoor toilets are in a building in the yard. The official site does not mention accommodation.
