Considered to be the most important religious building in Finland. The small Cathedral Museum in the south gallery casts light on the history and life in and around the Cathedral.
This over 700-year-old castle is the largest surviving medieval building in Finland. Once the castle of Swedish Kings, it now houses a museum, which demonstrates the history of the Turku Region.
Have a "torikaffe" i.e. cup of coffee from middle of the square. Preferably in the morning.
Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova: history and contemporary art combined! This cosy museum sits by the riverside of the picturesque town Turku, the former Finnish capital. Lobby café serves tasty coffee & cake! Read more.
Must-see for anyone traveling to Turku, especially if you like history. Luostarinmäki is the "Old City" of Turku since it is the only unified part of the City that survived the conflagration of 1827.
Turku Medieval Market at the end of June offers visitors historical reenactments and an open-air handicrafts market. This is the best (and original) Medieval Market in Finland.
Turku Art Museum’s Art Nouveau building was opened in 1904. Since the beginning it has presented major exhibitions by Finnish and international artists focusing on Nordic art in particular.
Ruissalo Island, once the hunting ground for the court of Turku Castle, is located just off the coast of Turku. It’s oak forests and charming 19th Century villas will lead to love at first sight.
More than 150 shops found under one roof, Turku’s oldest and largest shopping centre offers excellent shopping with a number of specialist shops and a first class department store.
Turku City Library is open every day and most city residents have taken to it as their living room. The architecturally distinguished building also offers facilities for many events and exhibitions.
Great art museum, mainly modern and contemporary art. The museum building is awesome, too!
Walk-ins are welcome. There's a very nice guide that welcomes you and he can show you around the church. Make sure to check downstairs! Founding rock and the main supporting base. 108 years old!
Quality music by skilled musicians. It's a steal, especially at the student price!
There are lots of wonderful parks in Turku but this is the first I'd recommend. Just go and see yourself.
You can also find a small duck pond in here so remember to bring some bread to feed the birds!
Kid love Muumi. And others too. So I can recommend warmly. Only minus is quite expensive prices, but that is possible to fix with packed lunch.
This legendary ferry gets you to the other side of Aurajoki for free! The bridges ain't got nothing on Föri.
Seisova pöytä on todella hyvä, ja palvelu pelaa. Laitilan panimo edustettuna juomissa.
The musical Les Miserables in Åbo Svenska Teater was probably the best theatre performance I have ever seen.
Paljon parkkitilaa, monipuoliset liikkeet, joissa on hyvä palvelu, ja monipuolinen tarjonta kuten muoti, urheilu, korut ja kellot, kengät ja laukut, päivittäistavarat ja apteekki.
Buko on kunkku, ya, sekä beat-kirjallisuuden puolelta esim. Jack Kerouac, William S. Burroughs ja gonzon kuningas Hunter S. Thompson. Seppo Lahtinen on tehnyt merkittävän kulttuuriteon, best bookstore
Todella hieno paikka. Avattiin peruskorjattuna sekä laajennettuna keväällä 2012. Uudet kuntosalit, 2 kpl 50 m allasta + muuta. Vieressä Juku-Park, SUURET vesiliukumäet - todella korkeat.
Probably the best place for ice swimming in Turku...For example the Sauna here is really great!
Get a table outside if possible! No cars pass by and people speak Swedish. The staff is supernice. Try cheesecake. Ice cream is also cheap; two balls for two euros.
CafeArt is located near the river, so when it is warm you can enjoy amazing view, however inside is cosy too. They serve delicious cappucino, hot chocolate, my friend prefers their teas. Nice place!
Loistavia munkkeja! Myös hernekeitto ja pannarit kokeilemisen arvoisia. Toimii ulkoilun lomassa. Suosittelen.
Try Snake in the Grass, one of their signature drinks: 2cl of Gin, Cointreau, Dry Vermouth & lemon juice in crunched ice. Splendid.
This is absolutely the best restaurant in Turku! Good Scandinavian food and easy-going athmosphere with midful custom sevice. Lunch tip (if served): maalaissalaatti (salad with meat, which is huge and
Salaattipöydästä löytyi useita vaihtoehtoja ja porsaan sisäfile kruunasi tähän mennessä vuoden parhaan lounaan! Lounasvalikoima vaihtelee päivän mukaan.
After a brilliant dinner nothing works like a Corretto with mint Grappa as a dessert!
Out of the tens of pizzerias in the city, Dennis is always the one that can't compare to others. And it has good visiting hours. And the pizzas are unique and awesome!
Excellent (and periodically changing) selection of beers. Nice small curbside terrace in the summertime.
The downstairs lounge (Kolo) is free and equipped with two kickers and a DJ. The upstairs venue (Live) is THE place to see gigs in Turku. The middle floor (Ilta) hosts great DJ oriented club nights an
What a nice surprise hotel! Expected average and it exceeded that! Great location and great business suite!
Ask for rooms in the main part of the hotel as the adjoining building is slightly less attractive. Surprisingly well run Restaurant - try it out!
Excellent small but comfortable hotel with friendly service, and a talking parrot! Read more.
Looking for a city map? Step inside the station, and look for AVIS car rental: they have city maps mostly plastered with ads, but it works; also, ask a local for places to see.
Lipunmyyntitiskiltä saa ostaa maakuntien herkkuja kuten Sahlgrenin toffeeta.
This medieval market square nowadays houses several art galleries and varied cultural and art events, concerts and theatre performances are held here annually.
