Turku region

Top experiences in Turku

Culture

Turku – the oldest city of Finland and the European Capital of Culture 2011 - has a lot to offer in terms of museums and sights. The easiest way to get to know them, is with the Museum Walk Card, which entitles you to free entry to 12 museums in town!
Do you want to experience the city like locals do? Take a look at the Live like a local – suggestions here: https://www.visitturku.fi/en/livelikealocal
Experience the local culture together with the locals through Doerz!
Grab some fresh delicacies from the Market Hall or Market Square and head for a cruise along the Aura River with a Låna picnic boat. The boats are environmentally friendly since they are powered by electric motors. A wonderful way to experience the city from another perspective!

Outdoors

Visit the island of Ruissalo by bike, car or boat. The island has an unique and beautiful nature perfect for a day spent outdoors. The island also has a fascinating history; Ruissalo was once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle.
Rent a bike from the Tourist Information Office and make a bike tour along the shores of the Aura River or continue all the way to the breathtakingly beautiful Turku Archipelago.
Get out of the city hassle and enjoy the pure nature in Kurjenrahka National Park, which is only a mere half an hour’s drive from the city. The national park can also be reached by local buses.
Enjoy the spectacular views along a kayaking tour on the sea with Aavameri
Jump onboard one of the boats from the Aura River and take a cruise out to the Archipelago! One option is to do a dinner cruise with the old steamship Ukkopekka to the Loistokari Island

Wellbeing

Restaurants & cafes

Turku in brief

Turku is the oldest town in Finland as well as the second largest and a former capital. Local attractions include the River Aura, which divides the town into two halves, the Turku Castle, the Cathedral and much more. Turku is an important cultural town with a rich history.

Naantali is known as an idyllic waterfront summer town with its picturesque streets of wooden houses.

Turku is the gateway to the world's largest archipelago, the islands are situated west of the coastline between the towns of Hanko and Uusikaupunki.

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Contact for the travel trade:

Lotta Bäck is the contact person for international markets.

Lotta Bäck, mail
International Marketing Manager
Visit Turku
Aurakatu 4
FI-20100 Turku
www.visitturku.fi
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