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Welcome to Turku
Turku - city culture in the arms of the Archipelago!
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 40.000 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
The official languages of Finland are Finnish and Swedish. English is widely spoken.
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
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Finland, Turku
Destination pictures
By the water on beautiful Ruissalo Island. Photo credit: Pekka Vallila
Finland, Turku
Destination pictures
City bikes in front of Turku Cathedral. Copyright: Jemina Sormunen
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.
Covid-19 Information
COVID-19 requires special measurements for a safe return to cruising. Please find below an overview of the port's measurements. The document is a working document and is continuously updated to meet the current standards. (If nothing is shown, the port are not ready with their overview yet. Please contact them directly instead)
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)
0,85 €Services available for guests
Always available
Available in some cases
Pier
Shopping
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Destination collaboration/shore excursions
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
A block of 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.
Forum Marinum
Exciting maritime museum where you can get familiar with the maritime history as well as the considerable collection of museum vessels. Forum Marinum is located just a stone's throw away from the port area and next to the Turku Castle.
Turku Art Museum
A national treasure and a jewel of the city located on Puolalanmäki Hill. The granite museum building is one of the most prominent landmarks in Turku. The museum's diverse and high-quality exhibitions introduce the fascinating world of art, from classical works to the latest in contemporary art.
Exciting extras
The Aura River is the heart and soul of Turku and it is also referred to as being the locals' outdoor living room. A good way of getting to know the city of ours is certainly to take a stroll along the riverbanks. Stop along the away and visit the for our city typical restaurant boats, the cosy cafés and sights that you'll find along the banks of the river. And why not buy some local delicacies from the indoor Market Hall or the Market Square and enjoy a lovely picnic by the river?
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
1 Jan
2002
4 Jul
2022
Medieval market
Place:
Category: Arts & Handrafts
The Medieval Market is Finland’s largest medieval and historical event held at the Old Great Square of Turku. It is arranged annually during the last week of June, from Thursday to Sunday.
1 Jan
2003
4 Jul
2023
Medieval market
Place:
Category: Arts & Handrafts
The Medieval Market is Finland’s largest medieval and historical event held at the Old Great Square of Turku. It is arranged annually during the last week of June, from Thursday to Sunday.
1 Jan
2004
4 Jul
2024
Medieval market
Place:
Category: Arts & Handrafts
The Medieval Market is Finland’s largest medieval and historical event held at the Old Great Square of Turku. It is arranged annually during the last week of June, from Thursday to Sunday.
1 Jan
2005
4 Jul
2025
Medieval market
Place:
Category: Arts & Handrafts
The Medieval Market is Finland’s largest medieval and historical event held at the Old Great Square of Turku. It is arranged annually during the last week of June, from Thursday to Sunday.
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.
Riverside Walk
The walking tour along the River Aura introduces visitors to
what the locals consider as their living room – the banks of
the River Aura – and at the same time Turku’s history and
present day.
Along the journey, get to know the city art, historic buildings
and sites of cultural significance.
Visit in the Cathedral can be included to the tour or you can
explore it afterwards on your own.
Meyer Turku tour
This is and exclusive tour, where the customers will be able to see the place where the world's largest and luxurious cruise lines are being built!
The tour starts with a visit at the Forum Marinum Maritime Centre (History of the Finnish Shipbuilding) and after that continues with a sightseeing tour in Meyer Turku shipyard.
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.
Archipelago Kayaking
Experience the beautiful Turku Archipelago during a sea kayaking excursion! This tour is also suitable for beginners.
Hiking tour in Kurjenrahka National Park
Enjoy the pure nature and beautiful sceneries of the Kurjenrahka National Park during a hiking tour around the lake Savonjärvi. The tour also includes a coffee break and sausage barbeque at a campfire.
Dali and the Archipelago
Experience the astonishing Salvador Dali exhibition at the private gallery Art Bank in Pargas, the archipelago's capital.
Port Developments
Contacts
Visit Turku
Anne-Marget Hellén
Head of Tourism
Visit Turku
Lotta Bäck
Head of International Marketing
Port of Turku Ltd
Antti Pekanheimo
Chief Operating Officer
antti.pekanheimo@portofturku.fi
Phone +358 50 5533 125
Port of Turku Ltd
Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 21, 20100 Turku, Finland
Port of Turku Ltd
Annika Schulman
Executive Assistant
annika.schulman@portofturku.fi
Phone +358 44 5560 181
Port of Turku Ltd
Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 21, 20100 Turku, Finland