2025 Turku Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

#2024 Travel Wishes #Travel Inspiration #Overseas Travel #Weekend Tour #Attraction Photography Guide #Good Place #Check-in Good Place #Check-in #Check-in Hotspot Turku Castle Turun linna is the oldest and largest medieval building in Finland. It is located on the banks of the Aura River in the city of Turku. It was built at the end of the 13th century. It was once a military fortress and administrative center in Eastland during the Swedish rule. Now, it is a The museum displays Finnish history and culture and is also a venue for municipal activities. Visited this castle and liked its architectural style and interior decoration very much. The castle is divided into two parts, one is the old castle and the other is the new castle. The old castle is the oldest part and has many labyrinth-like corridors and rooms. See arms, armour, furniture and art from different periods. Built in the 16th century by Duke John of Finland and his wife Catherine Jagiellon, the New Castle has a gorgeous Renaissance floor, including the King's and Queen's Halls, As well as other functional rooms, the top floor of the castle is the North Exhibition Hall, which displays nearly 800 items from different eras and regions, such as clothing, jewelry, toys, musical instruments, etc. The castle's museum has many interactive displays suitable for visitors of all ages, and there are also exhibition areas specially designed for children, allowing them to experience the lives of princesses and knights. I think the castle is a very interesting and educational place. You can learn about the history and culture of Finland, and you can also appreciate the beauty and momentum of the castle. I recommend everyone to visit this castle in 2024. I believe you will have an unforgettable experience. 📍Linnankatu 80, 20100 Turku, Finland

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

Some people might ask what’s so special about a funicular elevator going to a smallish hill where walking is also possible and even quite easy. But the point in the Kakola Funikulaari is that it has a special reputation among the Finnish people. It was built around 2019 and marketed as being a handy way to access the Kakolanmaki hill (Kakola Jailhouse used to be there but nowadays it’s more a hipster district of Turku). Even for the people living on the hill it was supposed to offer a handy way to carry the shopping bags. Anyway, so many things happened. The funicular was delayed, it was extremely expensive and in the end looked little like a trashcan on a track. The funicular was also so much unserviceable during the early times that it gained a special reputation and was a source of numerous and numerous memes and jokes. Well, now it’s working (if not broken that day) and you can experience the feeling of riding the famous little funicular. The elevator is free of charge and fully automatic. You can experience this internet-famous funicular on your way to another Turku specialty, Fori - tiny river boat crossing the tiny river. It can be found in the address Linnankatu 55, Turku. It’s located just a kilometer away from the center, very near the river. #finland #turku #funicular #travelguide#roadtrip#summervacation#urbanexplorer

Well, this one is a plain obvious destination to write of. It’s probably the most often visited tourist attractions in the city of Turku, southwestern Finland. The medieval castle was built during the 13th century. The castle served as a bastion and administrative centre in Eastland, as Finland was during that time a province of Sweden. Only once did the castle figure in the defence, when Russian invaders from Novgorod destroyed Turku in 1318. It more frequently played a role in internal struggles for power within Sweden and the Kalmar Union. The castle's bloom was in the mid-16th century during the reign of Duke John of Finland and Catherine Jagellon. That was when the Renaissance Floor and King's and Queen's hall were built, along with other features. It lost its status as an administrative centre in the 17th century after Per Brahe's period as governor-general of Finland came to an end. Turku castle is today Finland's most visited museum, with some 200,000 visitors a year. The castle has been kept in an excellent condition and it indeed offers visitors many different possibilities. That time I personally visited the chapel because I took part in a wedding ceremony. There are tours inside the castle but there’s also very nice public space inside. You don’t necessarily need to buy a ticket to enjoy of the castle. I personally think that no matter where you go, inside those thick walls there’s another world. Turku Castle is situated near the passenger harbor. You can drive there by car or use public transportation. The distance to the city center is about 3 km and the local bus line number 1 stops besides the castle. #finland #turku #castle #summervacationtravel#oldarchitecture#historicculture#roadtrip#summervacation#urbanexplorer

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, starting from early December's "Little Christmas" (Finnish "pikkujoulu"), Finland enters a festive atmosphere! Discover the joy of the Christmas season by exploring Finnish Christmas markets. 🌟 The Helsinki Christmas Market, located at Senate Square, is the oldest and most popular Christmas market in Helsinki. 🌟 Every year, Turku Cathedral is adorned with a giant spruce tree decorated with lights, and Turku's Christmas Street, "Yliopistonkatu," is festooned with wreaths and lights. 🌟 During the festive season, Tampere's Central Square Christmas Market is rich in artistic flair, offering exquisite artworks, handicrafts, and specialty foods, along with exciting entertainment such as concerts, theater, glassblowing, and live forging demonstrations in the blacksmith area. 🌟 Rovaniemi's Santa Claus Village attracts thousands of Finnish and international visitors each year, turning it into a massive Christmas market during this time. 🇫🇮 Notes from a Finnish Study Abroad Mentor: ⭐️ #Christmas #FinnishStudyAbroad #FinnishLife #MerryChristmas

Turku is Finland's second largest seaport and an important industrial base. It is located on the southwest coast of the country, on the Gulf of Bothnia, 170 kilometers east of the capital Helsinki (it was the capital of Finland until 1812). The urban area covers an area of ​​24 square kilometers and has a population of 180,000; including the suburban area, it covers an area of ​​81 square kilometers and has a population of 240,000. It is now the regional center of southwestern Finland with well-developed industry, with the shipbuilding industry ranking first in the country; oil refining, cement, metal processing, textiles, cigarettes, wood processing and other sectors are also important. The water depth of the harbor channel is about 9 meters, and the nearby sea area is almost ice-free all year round, allowing navigation throughout the year. There are many historical sites, including ancient castles🏰, churches⛪️, and universities

#freehotelstay Great hotel to spend a couple of days in Turku! Resort concept it has restaurants inside, pub style, pizza style, fast food, huge stylized pool, buffet breakfast pretty nice and several rooms to relax. Gym is really good, huge, clean and bunch of machines! Prices are a bit expensive but not so high, really good to go with kids! Rooms are ok, missing some tea machine and fridge, but are clean, big and organized!

#freehotelstay .An absolute dream place to stay with pets. We travel with our dog and here she was treated as a true VIP guest. We were so surprised, because a lot of times dogs are not allowed nor noticed in hotels. All the staff were very helpful and the room was very nice and beds comfortable. Everything you need for a stay in Turku! The location was perfect beside the river. Underground parking was ok. The room was otherwise very nice but the toilet looked older than the rest of the room. Friendly staff and superb breakfast with custom made omelettes. You can also rent hotel's bikes for free.

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Getting There - you can go by car or bus Attractions - Turku Castle Hotels - Theres a lot oh hotels in Turku Food & Restaurants - Asians or Nordic Foods can find there Shopping - You can do your shopping in the city center#finland #turku #castle

Finland is a beautiful Nordic country. The capital, Helsinki, is the largest city in the country and is well known internationally. The history of Helsinki is not too long. Before Helsinki, another city was the capital of Finland and it has now become a small town. This city is called Turku, located on the southwest coast of Finland, close to Sweden and has been the capital of Finland until 1812. Turku was originally developed by the castle built by the Swedes. The city was established in 1229 and is the oldest city in the country with a population of 180,000. In the 14th century, there were only seven cities in Finland, and Turku was the largest and most important city. The Turku Castle and the Turku Cathedral were established in the 13th century, and the first university in Finland, Turku University, was also built here. Finland eventually moved to Helsinki, originating from the Russian and Swedish competition for Finland. In 1809, Russia began to rule Finland, when Turku was still the capital of Finland, but three years later, the capital went to Helsinki, which is closer to Russia. Turku has many monuments and is an important tourist city in Finland. The most famous are the castles and cathedrals of Turku left over from the Middle Ages.