Turku has great city charm, possessing the status of the oldest city in Finland, with a modern Nordic vibe. The city is compact in size, perfect for strolling around by foot and exploring the exciting mixture of old and new. The main sights, restaurants and shops are situated along the banks of the River Aura, the heart and soul of Turku. Just outside the city starts the breath-taking Turku archipelago, which is the largest in the world, when considering the amount of 40 000+ islands and islets. Turku is a foodie hotspot with 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. Turku will be hosting the Tall Ships Races again in 2024!
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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 ( 3 liner calls / day).
Harbour pilotage is not mandatory, sea pilotage is mandatory. The use of tugboat is not mandatory unless otherwise stated by the port. The pilot and the agent can be consulted.
The Port of Turku will start a construction project in the near future that includes a new Terminal building, carfields, digitalisation, reconstruction of quays and infrastructure.
The port will welcome cruise ships as usual but there might be som adjustments to the quay arrangements.
Note that vessels under 130 m and ca 6 m draft can be moored in the river Aura.
Please contact thePport or Your port agent for more information.
The city is built on the banks of river Aura, the heart and soul of Turku. Great way of getting to know the city is stroll along the riverbanks, take a people watching break in one of the cafés or restaurants onboard the riverships, and continue to the main sights of the city.
Ask for more tips for interesting attractions from our Visit Turku Archipelago contacts!