Before you go

Your trip to Turku.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Turku – Finlândia do Sudoeste Capital

How to get there

Aeroporto de Turku (TKU) 8 km
Turun päärautatieasema 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before purchasing. TKU airport serves the region. From Helsinki, use train or bus and check the arrival station of the service you choose.

How many days

Two days cover the main urban routes. Allocate additional days for Paimio and for the island, with reservations and crossings confirmed.

When to go

From June to August, summer usually brings long days and periods of rain. Between December and February the cold and limited daylight tend to favour indoor visits.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

In the centre, bus and walking handle much of the itinerary. A car makes some archipelago access easier, but does not remove dependence on ferries.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Turku

Morning
Castle near the river mouth
Spend the morning on the courtyards and interior circuits of Turku Castle.
Afternoon
Ruins beneath the city
Return to the central stretch of the Aura and visit the archaeological core of Aboa Vetus Ars Nova.
Late afternoon
Wooden quarter
If the season and schedule allow, visit Luostarinmäki; adjust the order of museums before you set out.
Evening
Aura riverside
Walk along the river and choose a meal in the central area, checking that the kitchen is open.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Can I walk from the centre to the castle?

The route follows the river axis, but it is longer than transfers between central museums; the bus is an alternative.

Does the crossing to Örö depart from Turku centre?

The usual access goes via Kasnäs and requires a road stage before the boat.

How to fit the sanatorium into the trip?

Reserve a separate slot and organise the Paimio visit before deciding on transport.

How to organize the day for the Örö trip?

Combine the road access to Kasnäs with the round-trip crossing; the outing requires a full day.

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