Guidebook for Turku
Arts & Culture
THE PHARMACY MUSEUM & QWENSEL HOUSE:
The Pharmacy Museum will lead you into the history of medicine, health and illness. The Qwensel House displays the life and home of the gentry in 18th century Turku.
https://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum
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Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel House
13b Läntinen RantakatuTHE PHARMACY MUSEUM & QWENSEL HOUSE:
The Pharmacy Museum will lead you into the history of medicine, health and illness. The Qwensel House displays the life and home of the gentry in 18th century Turku.
https://www.turku.fi/en/pharmacymuseum
TURKU ART MUSEUM: Visible from the Turku Market Square, Turku Art Museum is after Ateneum the second oldest art museum in Finland. Thanks to its old traditions the Turku Art Museum is one of the few museums whose collections give an overview to the whole history of Finnish art. This place also has a good cafeteria .)
http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/?lang=en
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Turku Art Museum
26 AurakatuTURKU ART MUSEUM: Visible from the Turku Market Square, Turku Art Museum is after Ateneum the second oldest art museum in Finland. Thanks to its old traditions the Turku Art Museum is one of the few museums whose collections give an overview to the whole history of Finnish art. This place also has a good cafeteria .)
http://www.turuntaidemuseo.fi/?lang=en
FORUM MARINUM: The Forum Marinum Maritime is a special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. The Restaurant Göran serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied lunch.
http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/
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Forum Marinum station
FORUM MARINUM: The Forum Marinum Maritime is a special maritime museum, and the Finnish Navy Museum. The Restaurant Göran serves café delicacies and a tasty, varied lunch.
http://www.forum-marinum.fi/en/
WÄINÖ AALTONEN MUSEUM: The Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art is the Turku City Art Museum named after the famous Turku born sculptor, Wäinö Aaltonen. This museum tends to have a lot of nice changing expositions from international artists. Check here for more info:
https://www.turku.fi/en/waino-aaltonen-museum-art
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Waino Aaltonen Museum of Art
WÄINÖ AALTONEN MUSEUM: The Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art is the Turku City Art Museum named after the famous Turku born sculptor, Wäinö Aaltonen. This museum tends to have a lot of nice changing expositions from international artists. Check here for more info:
https://www.turku.fi/en/waino-aaltonen-museum-art
ABOA VETUS & ARS NOVA: Aboa Vetus’ archaeological site and exhibitions tell a story of the city. You can experience authentic ruins, artefacts and medieval streets. Ars Nova exhibitions are concentrated on contemporary art and on presenting the museum art collection.
http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en
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Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova
4-6 Itäinen RantakatuABOA VETUS & ARS NOVA: Aboa Vetus’ archaeological site and exhibitions tell a story of the city. You can experience authentic ruins, artefacts and medieval streets. Ars Nova exhibitions are concentrated on contemporary art and on presenting the museum art collection.
http://www.aboavetusarsnova.fi/en
Turku has a very nice main library with a cozy cafeteria. Here you have also free wifi and computers for free use if you need.
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Main Library | Turku City Library
2 LinnankatuTurku has a very nice main library with a cozy cafeteria. Here you have also free wifi and computers for free use if you need.
Getting Around
The closest bus stop is in front my building, just across the street. Busses 51, 53 and 50 will take you straight to the city center.
Bus ticket costs 3e, you pay by cash and the ticket is valid for 2 hours.
Martinsgatan 15
15 MartinkatuThe closest bus stop is in front my building, just across the street. Busses 51, 53 and 50 will take you straight to the city center.
Bus ticket costs 3e, you pay by cash and the ticket is valid for 2 hours.
The closest bus stop is in front my building, just across the street. Busses 51, 53 and 50 will take you straight to the city center but the bus number 9 will also take you to there. ATTENTION! The dot on the map is on the wrong side of the street, you need to go to the other side and you'll see the bus stop.
Bus ticket costs 3e, you can pay by cash and the ticket is valid for 2 hours.
Kungsgårdsgatan 1
1 KuninkaankartanonkatuThe closest bus stop is in front my building, just across the street. Busses 51, 53 and 50 will take you straight to the city center but the bus number 9 will also take you to there. ATTENTION! The dot on the map is on the wrong side of the street, you need to go to the other side and you'll see the bus stop.
Bus ticket costs 3e, you can pay by cash and the ticket is valid for 2 hours.
Sightseeing
TURKU MARKET SQUARE:
This is the the centerpoint of Turku, the Market Square .In the summer there's a nice fresh fruits and vegetables market and a nice place for having a coffee.
IMPORTANT: Basically all important Turku mass transit bus stops are located around the square, as are numerous city businesses .On one side of the square, you'll see the Hansa shopping center, and exactly opposite it, the venerable Wiklund department store.
https://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-market-square_en
EDIT: Currently under renovation! (updated 26.7.2018)
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Market Square
TURKU MARKET SQUARE:
This is the the centerpoint of Turku, the Market Square .In the summer there's a nice fresh fruits and vegetables market and a nice place for having a coffee.
IMPORTANT: Basically all important Turku mass transit bus stops are located around the square, as are numerous city businesses .On one side of the square, you'll see the Hansa shopping center, and exactly opposite it, the venerable Wiklund department store.
https://www.visitturku.fi/en/turku-market-square_en
EDIT: Currently under renovation! (updated 26.7.2018)
TURUN KAUPPAHALLI (Old inside market place):
Do you want to buy post cards or souvenirs? Would you like to buy some Finnish treats and delicatesses? Or maybe just have lunch or coffee in a very nice atmosphere? If any of your answers was yes, then definitely go check out this old market hall. Opening hours: during the week 8-18, Saturdays 8-16, Sundays:closed. http://www.kauppahalli.fi/fi/
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Willa's deli & design
16 EerikinkatuTURUN KAUPPAHALLI (Old inside market place):
Do you want to buy post cards or souvenirs? Would you like to buy some Finnish treats and delicatesses? Or maybe just have lunch or coffee in a very nice atmosphere? If any of your answers was yes, then definitely go check out this old market hall. Opening hours: during the week 8-18, Saturdays 8-16, Sundays:closed. http://www.kauppahalli.fi/fi/
TURKU CASTLE:
Nice views! and the walk to the castle along the riverside is very pleaseant. The castle itself has quite interesting expositions. Opening hours: 10-18
http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle
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Turku Castle
80 LinnankatuTURKU CASTLE:
Nice views! and the walk to the castle along the riverside is very pleaseant. The castle itself has quite interesting expositions. Opening hours: 10-18
http://www.turku.fi/en/turkucastle
TURKU CATHEDRAL:
The Turku Cathedral is considered to be one of Finland’s most valuable historical monuments. This majestic church is one of it's kind in Finland where most churches are relatively modest.
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Turku Cathedral
1 TuomiokirkonkatuTURKU CATHEDRAL:
The Turku Cathedral is considered to be one of Finland’s most valuable historical monuments. This majestic church is one of it's kind in Finland where most churches are relatively modest.
A beautiful little harbour town just a 30min bus drive away!
The bus number 6 and 7 from the main market square take you to Naantali every half an hour.
This is a wonderful place to visit in the summer. Naantali has a beautiful old wooden town center with plenty of restaurants and cafeterias. There's an historic church which use to be a convent, nice hiking paths, the Moomin World and the president's summer house among other things.
Read more about things to see and do in Naantali here:
https://www.visitnaantali.com/en
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Naantali
A beautiful little harbour town just a 30min bus drive away!
The bus number 6 and 7 from the main market square take you to Naantali every half an hour.
This is a wonderful place to visit in the summer. Naantali has a beautiful old wooden town center with plenty of restaurants and cafeterias. There's an historic church which use to be a convent, nice hiking paths, the Moomin World and the president's summer house among other things.
Read more about things to see and do in Naantali here:
https://www.visitnaantali.com/en
Food Scene
CAFE ART:
One of my favourite cafeterias! Good coffee and pastry and in summertime it's just wonderful place to sit outside at the riverside contemplating the people walking by, but this place is very cozy from the inside as well! Many couples in Turku set their first date here :)
http://www.cafeart.fi/
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Café Art
5 Läntinen RantakatuCAFE ART:
One of my favourite cafeterias! Good coffee and pastry and in summertime it's just wonderful place to sit outside at the riverside contemplating the people walking by, but this place is very cozy from the inside as well! Many couples in Turku set their first date here :)
http://www.cafeart.fi/
SERGIO'S: (fine dining)
A really good Italian restaurant just next to the river.
Warning: during the weekends without a reservation you might not get in.
http://www.sergio.fi/?lang=en
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Sergio’s ravintola
27C Läntinen RantakatuSERGIO'S: (fine dining)
A really good Italian restaurant just next to the river.
Warning: during the weekends without a reservation you might not get in.
http://www.sergio.fi/?lang=en
PUB NISKA: In my opinion the best pizza in Turku! My favorite pizza here: Cecilia (prosciutto, goat cheese, red onion, balsamico & rucola )
https://www.niskaturku.com/fi
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Pub Niska
1 KristiinankatuPUB NISKA: In my opinion the best pizza in Turku! My favorite pizza here: Cecilia (prosciutto, goat cheese, red onion, balsamico & rucola )
https://www.niskaturku.com/fi
BRUNO II RESTAURANT SHIP: If you want to get good old fashioned Finnish pub food, this is the place! And the prices won't make you feel woozy :) If you go lunch time, it is very affordable! If you want to try something very typical from this area I recommend the salmon soup with dark bread.
http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/lounas.html
Ravintolaiva Bruno 2
60 Itäinen RantakatuBRUNO II RESTAURANT SHIP: If you want to get good old fashioned Finnish pub food, this is the place! And the prices won't make you feel woozy :) If you go lunch time, it is very affordable! If you want to try something very typical from this area I recommend the salmon soup with dark bread.
http://www.brunocruisers.fi/bruno_2/lounas.html
CAFE QWENSEL: In the summer time and Christmas time one of my favourite cafeterias in Turku. Here you can get some delicious pastry made in the 1700th century style and the coffee is served from beautiful porcelaine cups. In the summer time if you sit in the inside yard it feels like you are not in Turku at all! This cafeteria unfortunately is only open summer and Christmas time. https://www.cafeqwensel.fi/
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Cafe Qwensel
13 B Läntinen RantakatuCAFE QWENSEL: In the summer time and Christmas time one of my favourite cafeterias in Turku. Here you can get some delicious pastry made in the 1700th century style and the coffee is served from beautiful porcelaine cups. In the summer time if you sit in the inside yard it feels like you are not in Turku at all! This cafeteria unfortunately is only open summer and Christmas time. https://www.cafeqwensel.fi/
LATTE CAFE: This coffee might be a bit more expensive, but these coffees are the real thing. The owner Gerard is very nice and well travelled :) Recommendation: If you like sweet and latte ask fro the "Ghetto latte". You won't be disappointed!
http://lattecafe.biz/
Latte Cafe
37 EerikinkatuLATTE CAFE: This coffee might be a bit more expensive, but these coffees are the real thing. The owner Gerard is very nice and well travelled :) Recommendation: If you like sweet and latte ask fro the "Ghetto latte". You won't be disappointed!
http://lattecafe.biz/
One of my favourite restaurants. Always good food and warm beautiful atmosphere. Good place for date night!
http://www.tinta.fi/food.php
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Tintå
9 Läntinen RantakatuOne of my favourite restaurants. Always good food and warm beautiful atmosphere. Good place for date night!
http://www.tinta.fi/food.php
Di Trevi Tapas bar:
This restaurant has a good selection of Spanish style tapas
http://www.ditrevi.fi/
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di Trevi
1 AurakatuDi Trevi Tapas bar:
This restaurant has a good selection of Spanish style tapas
http://www.ditrevi.fi/
Nice place to have a coffee or a pice of some tasty cake. Also the burgers are good!
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Fontana Cafe
1 AurakatuNice place to have a coffee or a pice of some tasty cake. Also the burgers are good!
KASKIS RESTAURANT: (Fine dining) Don't let the small size fool you! This is one of the best restaurants in Finland. People from Helsinki come to eat here as well. Warning: Without a reservation you might have trouble getting a table.
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Restaurant Kaskis
6a KaskenkatuKASKIS RESTAURANT: (Fine dining) Don't let the small size fool you! This is one of the best restaurants in Finland. People from Helsinki come to eat here as well. Warning: Without a reservation you might have trouble getting a table.
WINE CAFE TIIRIKKALA: This cafeteria has some great atmosphere and on the weekends live music. Besides serving wine,beers and coffee they had quite tasty food options as well. Especially the brunch plate Sat/Sun mornings is very good!
https://www.tiirikkala.fi/
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Tiirikkala
3 LinnankatuWINE CAFE TIIRIKKALA: This cafeteria has some great atmosphere and on the weekends live music. Besides serving wine,beers and coffee they had quite tasty food options as well. Especially the brunch plate Sat/Sun mornings is very good!
https://www.tiirikkala.fi/
VIKING RESTAURANT HARALD:
A history themed restaurant hosting Viking dinner or buffet table.
https://www.ravintolaharald.fi/en/start/
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Viking Restaurant Harald
3 AurakatuVIKING RESTAURANT HARALD:
A history themed restaurant hosting Viking dinner or buffet table.
https://www.ravintolaharald.fi/en/start/
HUGO / PIPPURIMYLLY RESTAURANT: Great steaks, burgers and pub food just a few steps from my place! Fun pub quizz every week!
http://pippurimylly.fi/
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Restaurant Pippurimylly
2 StålarminkatuHUGO / PIPPURIMYLLY RESTAURANT: Great steaks, burgers and pub food just a few steps from my place! Fun pub quizz every week!
http://pippurimylly.fi/
KOBE SUSHI: Very affordable and delicious sushi buffet just a few blocks from my home. The weekend buffet 12-16 is very popular. It's good to come early to get a table. https://fi-fi.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/
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Kobe Sushi
3 MartinkatuKOBE SUSHI: Very affordable and delicious sushi buffet just a few blocks from my home. The weekend buffet 12-16 is very popular. It's good to come early to get a table. https://fi-fi.facebook.com/KOBESUSHIRAVINTOLA/
This little kiosk bakes the best "munkki" in the city (munkki = a Finnish style sugar coated donut). There are plenty of chairs and sun chairs to sit outside drinking your coffee and eating your munkki with great views to the river. Ps. here you can only pay by cash and if it's really cold and rainy, they won't probably be open.
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Café Ankka
This little kiosk bakes the best "munkki" in the city (munkki = a Finnish style sugar coated donut). There are plenty of chairs and sun chairs to sit outside drinking your coffee and eating your munkki with great views to the river. Ps. here you can only pay by cash and if it's really cold and rainy, they won't probably be open.
Shopping
HANSA SHOPPING CENTER: The biggest shopping mall close to the center. H&M, ZARA, Jack&Stones, Stockmann, BikBok etc. etc
https://hansakortteli.fi/in-english/
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Hansakortteli
20 YliopistonkatuHANSA SHOPPING CENTER: The biggest shopping mall close to the center. H&M, ZARA, Jack&Stones, Stockmann, BikBok etc. etc
https://hansakortteli.fi/in-english/
Sokos Wilklund
11 EerikinkatuWiklund Shopping Center
Everything Else
FÖLI BUS OFFICE:
The single ticket you can buy in the bus, It costs 3e and it's valid for 2 hours. If you need a daily ticket (about 7e) or other ticket options, you can get them from here.
Föli Service Office
8 AurakatuFÖLI BUS OFFICE:
The single ticket you can buy in the bus, It costs 3e and it's valid for 2 hours. If you need a daily ticket (about 7e) or other ticket options, you can get them from here.
TURKU TOURIST INFO:
Get brochures, info, buy the day tickets for the public transport etc...
https://visitturku.fi/en/visit-turku-en/tourists/tourist-information
Visit Turku
8 AurakatuTURKU TOURIST INFO:
Get brochures, info, buy the day tickets for the public transport etc...
https://visitturku.fi/en/visit-turku-en/tourists/tourist-information
Parks & Nature
VARTIOVUORI PARK: Great views over the city and nice place to have picnic in the summer. Vartiovuorenpuisto is one of the oldest and, considering the landscape and cultural history.
TIP:If you're into running stairs this is a good place to train. I'll guarantee the steep and long stairs will take your breath away :D
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Vartiovuori
VARTIOVUORI PARK: Great views over the city and nice place to have picnic in the summer. Vartiovuorenpuisto is one of the oldest and, considering the landscape and cultural history.
TIP:If you're into running stairs this is a good place to train. I'll guarantee the steep and long stairs will take your breath away :D
A beutiful place to contemplate the waves and sea! You can even rent a sauna 30 €/h and watch the ships sail by from the big window. In the summer time this is were Turku people spend their time on the weekends swimming, sun bathing and doing barbecue. If you like the nature, and especially if you like to sea, this is a nice place to visit even in Autumn(early winter. There's a straight bus from Kauppatori to Saaronniemi, Ruissalo.
Saaronniemi
A beutiful place to contemplate the waves and sea! You can even rent a sauna 30 €/h and watch the ships sail by from the big window. In the summer time this is were Turku people spend their time on the weekends swimming, sun bathing and doing barbecue. If you like the nature, and especially if you like to sea, this is a nice place to visit even in Autumn(early winter. There's a straight bus from Kauppatori to Saaronniemi, Ruissalo.