The Botanical Garden of the University of Turku was founded in 1924 and was originally located in the Iso-Heikkil district, and in …
The archipelago sea (Finnish Saaristomeri, Swedish Skä rgå rdshavet) is a part of the Baltic Sea between the Gulf of Both …
Kekar Island is one of the most remote and inhabited islands in the Åland archipelago. It stands out for its picturesque nature an …
Since the XVI century, the castle was almost not used for its intended purpose. First it was converted into a warehouse, and later …
The port of Turku is a seaport in southwestern Finland in the city of Turku. The port is located at the confluence of the Aurajoki …
Kultaranta is the summer residence of the President of Finland. It is located on the rock of one of the islands of the Turku Archi …
Abo Castle is a fortress located in Turku, Finland. It belongs to the most unusual and ancient castles of the country. It has many …
The monument to the governor of Turku Peru Brahe, located in the Finnish city of Turku, is dedicated to a man who in 1637 came to …
Initially, the master plan of the city of Turku, which was developed in 1828 by architect Carl Ludwig Engel, planned the construct …
Paradoxically, the main Lutheran temple of Finland, standing on the banks of the river Aurajoki for three centuries was Catholic. …
Vanhalinna Manor is a museum and estate located in the city of the same name in Finland. The structure received a kind of name in …
History and modernity of Turku. The guide tells about the medieval history of the city and shows the ancient center with a tour of …
Seven reasons to visit the oldest city in Finland: It is the first capital of the country and the title of Helsinki was selected …
During the tour we will visit the medieval castle of Turku. Behind its high walls is a miniature medieval city. The castle is foll …
Hello everyone and welcome to Finland! My name is Larissa. I have been living in Helsinki for 20 years, I know a lot of …
Hello, my name is Eugene. I invite you to a sightseeing tour of the cozy, friendly, clean and beautiful city of Turku! …
Turku is the oldest city in Finland, located on the banks of the Aura River and at the entrance to the picturesque archipelago. Its history goes back to the Middle Ages, and the urban space feels a cozy mixture of trade traditions, maritime heritage and cultural revitalization. Walks along the embankments and old streets give a sense of calm and easy romance, and flowering parks and museum cameras make the atmosphere truly attractive.
Man-made sights of Turku are diverse and impressive: the medieval castle of Turku (Abo Castle) with museum expositions and powerful walls, the Cathedral of Turku as a symbol of religious history, the ancient Market Square and the monument to Peru Brahe, the Botanical Garden of the University of Turku, the estates of Kuusisto and Vanhalinna, as well as the summer residence of the President of Cultarant. The city’s museums, port and waterfronts complement this list, creating a route for lovers of architecture, history and urban life.
The natural gems around Turku are no less impressive: the archipelago sea with thousands of islands, the remote and picturesque island of Kekar, the coastline with cozy coves and promenades along the Aura River, as well as green corners and parks within the city. Seascapes, rocky coastal areas and quiet islands create ideal conditions for walks, picnics and sea excursions that reveal Finnish nature in all its diversity.
On our site you can see all these attractions on an interactive map: mark points of interest, read brief descriptions and learn practical information about the visit. A convenient route builder will help to plan the day, make a walking or car route and optimize the inspection time, and the map will allow you to visually allocate priorities and save the selected places.
Traveling around Turku is easy and pleasant: you can independently follow the laid routes, enjoy the embankments and museums at your own pace, or you can book excursions from local guides. Professional guides will tell live stories, discover little-known details and offer themed walks - historical, natural or family - that will make acquaintance with the city deeper and more interesting.
Come to Turku to see the medieval walls of the castle, breathe the sea air of the Archipelago Sea and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the ancient port city. Discover what to see in this corner of Finland: plan routes, choose attractions and allow each day to bring new experiences and discoveries.
