With the help of a host of participants, we will draw up a lively programme covering the whole of 2017. All year and all over the region various campaigns, artworks and public events invite us to enjoy the festivities that honour the hundred year of Finland’s independence.

The reputation of Turku as a food destination is soaring. The Aura riverfront reveals one top restaurant after another, and many summer events focus exclusively on the worship of food.

Turku is especially active in the Baltic Sea cooperation, partly due to its history as the former capital of Finland and gateway to the world. Today, Turku is the home of Finland’s maritime cluster with world-class universities and innovation centres, vibrant biotech businesses and other enterprises.

The Turku region is a thriving center of growth in the Baltic region with a diverse economy, high-quality educational and cultural opportunities, dynamic business sector, excellent services and a strong culture of innnovation.

Turku has always had a special role among Finnish cities. European art, science, religious and political movements have found their way to Finland through Turku since the 13th century.