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Live Like a Local
Live Like a Local is a guide that brings together helpful tips and suggestions for the Turku region, with both regular attractions as well as activities to help you create your unique, custom programme. For each day of the week we have collected our own suggestions that are easy to include.
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Shipbuilders' Turku
Turku is a city of shipbuilders, whose shipyards have employed the likes of former President Mauno Koivisto as well as several generations of working men and women. The shipyard theme and the stories of shipbuilders can also be seen and heard in Turku’s cultural offerings in the spring.
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City culture in the heart of the archipelago
The River Aura is the heart and soul of the city, at the estuary of which Finland's oldest city began to grow in the early 13th century. Over 800 years of urban history has not reduced the significanve of the river to the image of Turku – quite the opposite.
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Turku is the midpoint of medieval events in Finland. Also this summer there are several different medieval events that Turku has to offer.
In the end of June the Medival Market takes place at the Old Great Square of Turku. This is Finland’s largest medieval and historical event – we'll garantee this event has the real marketplace atmosphere!
At the same time on the 30th of June Turku Castle hosts its own Middle Ages day. There are all sorts of activities, like fascinating guided tours, tournament for kids and much more.
The highlight of medieval summer will the the tournament at Turku Castle from 9th to 15th July. This tournament is at the same time the European Championships for historic sports and participants are expected throughout Europe. During the competitions, the castle and it's environment will also be full of medieval atmosphere with guided theme tours and market stalls.
Welcome to Turku Middle Ages!
Photos from Visit Turku's post
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16.4.2018 16.00
Finland is known for it's four seasons . What is it like during spring here in Finland? Take a look!
Spring — VisitFinland.com
16.01.2018
Experiences from Turku at the Matka Nordic Travel Fair’s Finnish Archipelago section
Turku is being comprehensively showcased at the Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2018, held from 19 to 21 January, in the Finnish Archipelago section, booth 6n2. Participants include Visit Turku, Challenge Turku, Flowpark, Suomi Gymnaestrada, Holiday Club Caribia, Samppalinna Summer Theatre, Sokos Hotels Turku and Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel Turku, Turku City Theatre, City of Turku Recreation Division, Viking Line and Åbo Svenska Teater.
The new exhibition in Forum Marinum
02.01.2018
Shipbuilding through centuries
The new exhibition on Finnish shipbuilding presents shipbuilding in the past, today and in the future. In addition to the exhibition, you have the opportunity to explore the shipyard and see where the world´s largest cruise ships have been built.
Lovely leisurely stroll for visitors
28.12.2017
The riverbank invites you to discover sounds
The Fabulous Aura River app takes you in the middle of the most beautiful sights of Turku, inviting you to put tracks with sounds together to form a piece.
14.11.2017
Visit Turku puts effort into Chinese visitors
Visit Turku welcomes hundreds of media guests each year. A media visit by Chinese journalists and tour operators in early autumn resulted in a magnificent piece in Vogue China.
16.01.2018
Experiences from Turku at the Matka Nordic Travel Fair’s Finnish Archipelago section
Turku is being comprehensively showcased at the Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2018, held from 19 to 21 January, in the Finnish Archipelago section, booth 6n2. Participants include Visit Turku, Challenge Turku, Flowpark, Suomi Gymnaestrada, Holiday Club Caribia, Samppalinna Summer Theatre, Sokos Hotels Turku and Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel Turku, Turku City Theatre, City of Turku Recreation Division, Viking Line and Åbo Svenska Teater.
The new exhibition in Forum Marinum
02.01.2018
Shipbuilding through centuries
The new exhibition on Finnish shipbuilding presents shipbuilding in the past, today and in the future. In addition to the exhibition, you have the opportunity to explore the shipyard and see where the world´s largest cruise ships have been built.
Lovely leisurely stroll for visitors
28.12.2017
The riverbank invites you to discover sounds
The Fabulous Aura River app takes you in the middle of the most beautiful sights of Turku, inviting you to put tracks with sounds together to form a piece.
14.11.2017
Visit Turku puts effort into Chinese visitors
Visit Turku welcomes hundreds of media guests each year. A media visit by Chinese journalists and tour operators in early autumn resulted in a magnificent piece in Vogue China.
16.06.2017
What to do in Turku? Live Like a Local
Live Like a Local gathers all of the best tips for summer activities within the Turku region. The range includes scheduled and guaranteed programmes as well as activities which can be carried out at one’s leisure. The tips are presented per day, so that the viewers can easily figure out what is available and when. Take your pick!
28.04.2017
Southwest Finland’s specialities: sweet rye bread loaf and smooth-skinned potatoes
The cuisine of Southwestern Finland has been greatly influenced by traditions of the archipelago as well as the neighbouring countries on the other side of the Gulf of Bothnia. Local fish such as baltic herring and fresh vegetables are important ingredients in the regional dishes.
11.01.2017
Follow the River Aura
The River Aura is the heart and soul of the city, at the estuary of which Finland's oldest city began to grow in the early 13th century. Over 800 years of urban history has not reduced the significance of the river to the image of Turku – quite the opposite.
11.01.2017
The majestic beauties of the sea
The majestic beauties of the sea are once again seen in Turku, when the tall ships sail into the city in July. An international atmosphere, high class concerts and a rich maritime programme are eagerly anticipated.
16.01.2018
Experiences from Turku at the Matka Nordic Travel Fair’s Finnish Archipelago section
Turku is being comprehensively showcased at the Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2018, held from 19 to 21 January, in the Finnish Archipelago section, booth 6n2. Participants include Visit Turku, Challenge Turku, Flowpark, Suomi Gymnaestrada, Holiday Club Caribia, Samppalinna Summer Theatre, Sokos Hotels Turku and Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel Turku, Turku City Theatre, City of Turku Recreation Division, Viking Line and Åbo Svenska Teater.
The new exhibition in Forum Marinum
02.01.2018
Shipbuilding through centuries
The new exhibition on Finnish shipbuilding presents shipbuilding in the past, today and in the future. In addition to the exhibition, you have the opportunity to explore the shipyard and see where the world´s largest cruise ships have been built.
Lovely leisurely stroll for visitors
28.12.2017
The riverbank invites you to discover sounds
The Fabulous Aura River app takes you in the middle of the most beautiful sights of Turku, inviting you to put tracks with sounds together to form a piece.
14.11.2017
Visit Turku puts effort into Chinese visitors
Visit Turku welcomes hundreds of media guests each year. A media visit by Chinese journalists and tour operators in early autumn resulted in a magnificent piece in Vogue China.
16.06.2017
What to do in Turku? Live Like a Local
Live Like a Local gathers all of the best tips for summer activities within the Turku region. The range includes scheduled and guaranteed programmes as well as activities which can be carried out at one’s leisure. The tips are presented per day, so that the viewers can easily figure out what is available and when. Take your pick!
28.04.2017
Southwest Finland’s specialities: sweet rye bread loaf and smooth-skinned potatoes
The cuisine of Southwestern Finland has been greatly influenced by traditions of the archipelago as well as the neighbouring countries on the other side of the Gulf of Bothnia. Local fish such as baltic herring and fresh vegetables are important ingredients in the regional dishes.
11.01.2017
Follow the River Aura
The River Aura is the heart and soul of the city, at the estuary of which Finland's oldest city began to grow in the early 13th century. Over 800 years of urban history has not reduced the significance of the river to the image of Turku – quite the opposite.
11.01.2017
The majestic beauties of the sea
The majestic beauties of the sea are once again seen in Turku, when the tall ships sail into the city in July. An international atmosphere, high class concerts and a rich maritime programme are eagerly anticipated.1569499163288090_2062041617367173
18.4.2018 19.35
Turku is the midpoint of medieval events in Finland. Also this summer there are several different medieval events that Turku has to offer.
In the end of June the Medival Market takes place at the Old Great Square of Turku. This is Finland’s largest medieval and historical event – we'll garantee this event has the real marketplace atmosphere!
At the same time on the 30th of June Turku Castle hosts its own Middle Ages day. There are all sorts of activities, like fascinating guided tours, tournament for kids and much more.
The highlight of medieval summer will the the tournament at Turku Castle from 9th to 15th July. This tournament is at the same time the European Championships for historic sports and participants are expected throughout Europe. During the competitions, the castle and it's environment will also be full of medieval atmosphere with guided theme tours and market stalls.
Welcome to Turku Middle Ages!
Photos from Visit Turku's post
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16.4.2018 16.00
Finland is known for it's four seasons . What is it like during spring here in Finland? Take a look!
Spring — VisitFinland.com
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15.4.2018 14.41
This weekend the riverside has again attracted people with the annual Fish Market. Various stalls bring people together on the other side of River Aura to enjoy the arrival of spring.
Photos from Visit Turku's post
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13.4.2018 18.59
There are many hidden treasures in Turku, like these lovely little cafés. For example Domcafé, Fika Café and Fabbes Café are all situated quite close to each other and close to the Turku Cathedral. Maybe one of these could be your favourite café in Turku?
Photos from Visit Turku's post
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11.4.2018 20.21
Her Heartland Soul's Erin recommends highly the Finnish archipelago in Turku. If you want to relax, unwind, and get away from it all, this is your destination.
Winter in the Finnish Archipelago - Her Heartland Soul
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8.4.2018 10.23
El Giróscopo Viajero is a blog written by a couple who visited Finland in fall 2017. In this blog post it's easy to see that there's lost to do in Turku also during autumn. This blog post is written in Spanish – even if you're not familiar with the language, check out all the nice photos! :)
Visita a Turku. Dos días en la antigua capital de Finlandia -
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6.4.2018 17.00
A while ago Finland was chosen as the most happiest country in the world. How to be happy like a Finn, here's a short list for you!
6 Steps to be Happy Like a Finn — VisitFinland.com
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4.4.2018 17.09
Are you coming to Finland soon? Are you wondering what you could do here while your visit?
Her Heartland Soul's Erin has listed ten tips for you – discover the must-see sights, eats and things to do in Turku!
10 fun things to do in Turku - Her Heartland Soul
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1.4.2018 16.29
A traditional Finnish food.
Served with cream or milk.
Eaten only during Easter.
You either love it or hate it.
Did you already guess what I'm talking about?
Rye pudding!
Is this one of your favourites or not?
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30.3.2018 14.23
Happy Easter time!
Like in many other countries, Easter is an important feast also in Finland. Take a look at the Finnish Easter traditions from the link below.
Easter in Finland is filled with witches, fun traditions and flavours
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29.3.2018 17.13
Did you spot a picture taken from the icy River Aura? It's not every winter we have a thick ice on River Aura – at least one where we could walk on. This year the chilly temperature made the water freeze and the river was covered with thick ice. It's been so nice to see, how happy and cheerful people have been about this phenomenon! Walking on ice has been the wintry way to take a walk, meet friends and enjoy outdoors.
This month we picked four photos from Instagram with this topic. All four photos have been posted with the hashtag #visitturku. Take a look for more photos on our official account @visitturku.
Photos from Visit Turku's post
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29.3.2018 15.29
Tourist Information is closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. We are open on Saturday and Sunday normally. Happy Easter everyone
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19.4.2018 22.14
RT @lottabaeck: Afternoon coffee in the sun today! ☀️ #eatmyturku #visitturku #fabbescafe https://t.co/QAfIs2C2aV
