Ruissalo outdoor area and beach

Ruissalo is an island just outside Turku. That’s the place where the locals can go relaxing, jogging or walking. There are numerous other activities too. I knew that the ferry ships traveling between Stockholm and Turku do cruise very near the Ruissalo beach so I went there to take a few pictures and enjoy the moment. Unfortunately that day the cruise ferry was delayed so it only came when I was already walking to the parking area and I kind of missed the near-the-beach boat. But it’s not the only thing you can experience there (although I recommend to visit the beach in the afternoon due to the absolute spectacular boat view). The place is extremely calm that it really calms the body and mind. I also saw a swan couple that let me come very close. If you happen to stay a little time in Turku, I definitely recommend going to Ruissalo. During the summer it might be difficult during yearly rock festivals held at the island but outside the festival times the place is so calming and relaxing that I can’t even describe. You can go to Ruissalo by car, take a bus (line 8 from the center) or take the public water bus line from Martinsilta quay. It’s located some 8 km from the city center. #turku #finland #ruissalo #historicculture#nationalpark#naturalwonders#seasidephotoguide#roadtrip#summervacation#beachvacation#urbanexplorer