Turku - City culture in the arms of the Archipelago

Turku has always been an important link between East and West. It has both international atmosphere and small town charm.

Turku is the oldest city of Finland and until 1812 it was the country's capital. There are dozens of interesting sights to see such as Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral, Luostarinmäki open air handicrafts museum, Ruissalo nature park and Forum Marinum maritime centre.

Ancient and modern culture, history and art live happily side by side on the river Aura, which is pulsing with life in the summertime.

Finnish archipelago

Turku is located in the south-western corner of Finland where the waves of two gulfs of the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia meet.

The archipelago spreading from Turku to Stockholm is an internationally unique environment. Over 20 000 islands and islets rise out of the sea.

The nature is fascinating and diverse with the cliffs polished by the waves, the steep hills, the lush groves, the pine trees tormented by the winds and the versatile nature.

Throughout the year it is possible to experience a nature that in many ways differs from the nature of the mainland.

The boat harbour for visitors in Turku offers reasonable rates and is located close to the city centre at the bank of the river Aura.

Turku Marina

Turku marina is only walking distance from the city center. The yachting season starts in mid April and the marina is open day and night for guests. Annually about 2500 yachts visit the marina. Annually about 2500 yachts visit the Turku marina and it offers moorings for eighty visiting boats.

The marina's for small boats are grouped into different categories according to the standard of their services. The services in the guest harbours are versatile and of high quality. A guest harbour offers moorings for at least ten visiting boats, possibilities to buy provisions, fuel, drinking water, has waste and drainage disposal, toilets and laundry facilities and also an emergencyphone.