Places to visit

Turku, the oldest city in Finland, is known for its instagrammable architecture, modern restaurants, a lively riverside and the beautiful archipelago. Below we have collected some places to visit and things to do to make your stay unforgettable.

Would you like to experience the fascinating archipelago and an authentic Finnish sauna, or jump onboard a ship and enjoy a dinner cruise? Perhaps you would prefer staying ashore and exploring local flavors instead? Check out the activity packages below and book yours now!

Swimming, beaches, and saunas

Do you want to enjoy the Finnish summer by diving into refreshing lake or Baltic sea? If that’s your cup of tea, you might want to visit one of the beaches or saunas nearby Turku. By the way, did you know that some of us even swim outdoors throughout the winter - when the sea freezes we simply dig a hole into ice.

In the heart of Turku there are two outdoor swimming arenas:

National parks and nature trails in the Turku region

Kurjenrahka National Park which is easily reachable by local transportation buses.
Archipelago National Park which is a sea park only accessible by scheduled ferry services or your own boat.
Teijo National Park located about an hour’s drive from Turku.
Ruissalo Island in Turku , also reachable by local transportation water buses
Paimio Sanatorium forest walk
Paimio Nature trail
Archipelago ring road
Kuusisto culture and nature trail
Kullaa trail
Check out “Visit Turku” for more tips

Other things to do and see

From the Port of Turku, you can take a ferry to Mariehamn or Stockholm or a 11-hour cruise to the archipelago. More information and tickets from the ferry companies Viking Line or Tallink Silja . See also what Finnlines ferries can offer you.
Paimio Sanatorium, the architectural master piece from Alvar and Aino Aalto
Naantali old town, located 15 km from Turku, and children’s favorite place Moominworld
Cycling in and around Naantali