Attractions

Turku Cathedral

Turku Cathedral was consecrated in 1300 and is the national shrine of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Finland.

Turku Castle

Turku Castle is the oldest and largest medieval castle in Finland and one of the country’s national trea-sures.

Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum

Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum is a unique town of the past, where most of the houses still stand in their original places.

Turku City Library

Turku City Library is an elegant building that combines modern and classic architecture offering culture in its many forms.

Moominworld

Moominworld is a fairytale that you can step into! Experience how the stories of Tove Jansson live in the heart of the archipelago´s natural landscape!

Restaurants

Food and Drink in Turku

Turku has a wide selection of top-quality restaurants serving excellent food, often featuring local products. Do not miss our specialties such as the dark archipelago bread, a slightly sweet bread, or dishes made from sea buckthorn, an extremely healthy berry with plenty of vitamin C. Given the proximity to the sea, fresh fish is served in many imaginative ways. Find the local and fresh delicacies in the market hall or at the market square, where native Turku people speak their distinctive dialect. Visit one of the peculiar pubs in Turku such as the School and the Old Bank.

Shopping

Shopping in Turku

Finland is where Scandinavia’s iconic Marimekko design originates and if you happen to be a fan of Alvar Aalto, you will find his designs in Artek. These well-known Finnish brands Artek and Marimekko together with Pentik and Iittala have stores in downtown Turku. Familiarize yourself with upcoming brands from Turku Design Now meaning young Turku-based designers such as Tonfisk design and Klo Desing. The Old Great Square also offers a wide range of artisan’s boutiques and small galleries.

Nightlife

The Riverboats

The restaurant boats moored along the River Aura are a special summertime feature in Turku. Here locals come to start their evening before heading to the city centre clubs and night spots.

Unique pubs

Turku is also renowned for its unique pubs which can be found operating from unusual places! Pop into the Public Toilet, the Bank, the Pharmacy and the School and you might be in for a surprise.

Wine and cocktail bars

Turku also offers relaxed, beautifully located wine and cocktail bars such as Tintå, E.Ekblom and Pinella.

Turku Underground Treasures

Klubi, Dynamo and Monk.

Activities

Turku archipelago

Turku archipelago with its 20,000 islands and scenic surroundings begins at the mouth of the River Aura. Try island hopping through different landscapes in this eastern part of the Scandinavian Islands. Explore the islands and the Archipelago Trail by foot, by bike, by car or by bus.

Turku Sightseeing Tour

Use Turku Card to get free access to major Turku sights & Turku Sightseeing Tour and discount for the River Cruise.

Pub Tour

The theme Pub Tour takes you into the heart of local pub culture. Visit the Brewery Restaurant School and have a pint in a history class or try specialties of the Old Bank and the Pharmacy.

The Medieval Market

History will be relived in an authentic environment during four days. Date: 28 June -1 July

Ruisrock

Ruisrock is the oldest rock festival in the Nordic countries, top international and Finnish names. Date: 6–8 July

The Turku Design Festival

The Turku Design Festival is a series of design events collaborated with talented Turku-based design-ers. Date: 9- 15 May

The New Potato Festival

The New Potato Festival, potato and fish delicacies, competitions for best recipes, a potato dance and other unique events. Date: 16 –17 June

Down By The Laituri

Down By The Laituri, Finland´s oldest and most legendary city festival, pop and rock music. Date: 24 - 29 July