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Welcome to Turku
Ancient History, Young at Heart
Turku has great city charm, possessing the status of the oldest city of Finland and the European Capital of Culture 2011.
The city has a compact size, perfect for exploring the exciting mixture of old and new. A large part of city life – main sights, restaurants and shops – is concentrated around the banks of the River Aura - the heart and soul of Turku. Outside the city you will find one of the most magnificent and breath-taking archipelagos of the world, with more than 20.000 islands and islets.
Turku has a wide selection of top-quality restaurants serving excellent food, featuring local products. Turku is also a city of young designers, with boutiques providing a glimpse of the future of Finnish and Scandinavian design including fabrics, glassware and ceramics.
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Useful information
Language
Finnish, Swedish
Distance from pier to city center
The city centre is only 3 km away
Transportation to/from airport
The airport is located 8 km from downtown Turku. Bus no. 1 departs from the airport every 20 minutes.
Currency
Euro
Transport to/from city center
The city centre is only 3 km away, easily accessible by a free shuttle bus (during each cruise vessel's call), local bus or a nice walk along the river promenade.
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Port information
Berthing policy: The fairway leading to Turku between the stretch of Kuuva – Port of Turku is one-way, and regular liner traffic has priority. Cruise vessels calling Turku must hence adapt their arrival and departure to liner traffic schedules. Harbour pilotage is not obligatory, sea pilotage is obligatory. The use of tugboat is not obligatory unless otherwise stated by the port. The pilot and the agent can be consulted.
Port Reception Facilities
Port Fees
Harbour dues (Currency/GT)
Port of Turku port dues are charged in EUR per NT. Port dues consist of vessel charge, mooring/unmooring charge, also on demand water supply, waste reception, oily sludge exceeding 20 cubic metres.Passenger dues (Currency/PAX)
No feeServices available for guests
Always available
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Pier
Shopping & Attractions
Port
Destination collaboration
Transport
Turnaround facilities
Selected attractions
Turku Castle
Famous landmark of Turku, guarding
the outlet of the River Aura since the
13th century.
Turku Cathedral
A national shrine of Finland, which
was inaugurated in the year 1300.
Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum
Old wooden houses saved from the
Great Fire in 1827.
Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova
Peruse an authentic piece of old Turku,
and diverse exhibitions of Contemporary
Art.
Sibelius Museum
Fascinating museum of music named
after the famous Finnish composer, Jean
Sibelius.
Exciting extras
Market Hall
Must visit place for foodies! Try local specialties, e.g. dark archipelago
bread, imaginative fresh fish dishes. The market hall is over 120-years old and the second oldest of its kind in Finland. You will also find the best bakery of Finland 2015 - Mbakery - in here!
Paavo Nurmi
Follow the footsteps of the famous
Turku-born Flying Finn.
“Föri”
A Turku phenomenon: Small ferry boat
crosses the River Aura in 90 seconds. And it is free of charge!
City Library
Combining modern and classic architecture,
offering a variety within culture.
Turku Archipelago
One of the most unique natural and
cultural landscapes in the world. With more than 40.000 islands it is considered the world's largest archipelago. The Archipelago offers plenty of interesting possibilities for excursions.
Ruissalo Island
The island, which is located just outside the city, has an unique and beautiful nature perfect for a day spent outdoors. The island also has a fascinating history; Ruissalo was once the hunting island for the court of Turku Castle.
Art Chapel
St. Henry's Ecumenical Art Chapel on the island of Hirvensalo is also a pilgrimage for lovers of architecture.
Events
27 Jun
2019
30 Jun
2019
Medieval market
Place: Turku
Category: Arts & Handrafts
The Medieval Market is Finland’s largest medieval and historical event held at the Old Great Square of Turku.
5 Jul
2019
7 Jul
2019
Ruisrock
Place: Turku
Category: Music
Ruisrock is the oldest festival in Finland, and the second oldest continuously running rock festival in Europe. Ruisrock was awarded the Festival of the Year award in the Industry Awards Gala in 2017. The festival is arranged on Ruissalo island.
Varied Shore Excurions
CLASSIC & POPULAR
Turku’s top 3 – Sightseeing in Turku
Visit the three most popular sights of
Turku: Turku Cathedral, the Handicrafts
Museum and Turku Castle.
Walking Tour on the Banks of the River Aur
History of Turku, sculptures of Väinö
Aaltonen, the Pharmacy Museum, the
Rettig Palace, the Old Great Square
and Turku Cathedral.
A Design Tour in Turku
Local handicrafts at Outolintu and
Gullkrona/Gallery Campus. Famous
designs by Marimekko, Iittala, Alvar
Aalto, Tonfisk and KUI Design.
Turku and Naantali Tour
A panoramic city tour; Turku Castle,
Turku Cathedral and see the idyllic
old town milieu of Naantali.
Meyer Turku tour
The Forum Marinum Maritime Centre (History of the Finnish Shipbuilding) and sightseeing tour in Meyer Turku shipyard, where the most luxurious cruise lines of the world are being built.
NEW & ADVENTUROUS
Nordic Walking in Ruissalo Island
Enjoy the peace and the quiet on foot, a
soul-cleansing tranquillity, and a spectacular
view that includes century-old
villas, blue sea and fresh Nordic nature.
A Field Trip for Beer Lovers
Guided tour to the theme pubs in Turku:
Brewery Restaurant Koulu (School),
the Old bank and the New Pharmacy.
Paavo Nurmi - Flying Finn - his life in Turku
Sightseeing in Turku, Paavo Nurmi´s last resting place and the house where he lived in.
Contacts
Visit Turku
Anne-Marget Hellén
Director of Tourism
Visit Turku
Lotta Bäck
International Marketing Manager