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Nature makes you happy
There are 12 different nature reserves in Turku City area. The best way to get to know the areas is to go and get first-hand nature experiences on the spot.
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Enjoy music online!
Turku Philharmonic Orchestra offers both live stream concerts and past recordings on TPO´s website. -
Coronavirus - Latest information and advice
All information, support and instructions on the coronavirus is to be found at www.turku.fi/en/corona. Click the headline above to go to the website.
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Combine culture and exercise
Take your time and explore Turku and its love stories, statues and urban legends. You can walk, run or cycle, the choice is yours.
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Let´s go skating and skiing!
Winter has finally come, so let’s go out! The places for outdoor sports and exercise are open when the weather allows. You can find information about skating rinks, skiing tracks, and snow sliding slopes on this site.
Upcoming events
16.1. 14.00
NOKIA
16.1. 14.00
BERLIINISTÄ BROADWAYLLE
16.1. 15.00
Vaahteramäen Eemeli
18.9.2020–17.1.2021
Birger Kaipiainen
20.1. 19.00
CABARET
21.1. 19.00
KULTAINEN VASIKKA
You can use card or online payment in all libraries!
04.01.2021
The library reduces the number of cash registers
Turku City Library will have fewer cash registers from the beginning of the year. The decision is based on the reduced use of cash.
The responsibility lies with the activity organiser
08.12.2020
Instructions for safe exercise during the emergency conditions
The restrictions and recommendations imposed on exercise activities for the period from 3 December 2020 to 10 January 2021 have raised many questions. The City of Turku wants to provide more detailed instructions on how to organise and engage in exercise activities safely during the emergency conditions.
New restrictions are effective from December 3rd to February 10th 2021.
02.12.2020
Corona restrictions in the Turku City Library continue until 10.2.
The restrictions that apply to library services will continue until 10.2.2021. The reason is the spreading phase of corona in the region. The restrictions aim to prevent the corona from spreading further.
November 6th 2020 – January 31st 2021
24.11.2020
Closed: Ulrike Mohr C6 (Carbon)
Mohr works by carbonising wood and wooden objects. Working with charcoal represents a special form of con-centration and compression for her. She is inspired by the sensations created by the work, such as the scent and sound of the charred works and the almost ritualistic nature of the production process.
You can use card or online payment in all libraries!
04.01.2021
The library reduces the number of cash registers
Turku City Library will have fewer cash registers from the beginning of the year. The decision is based on the reduced use of cash.
The responsibility lies with the activity organiser
08.12.2020
Instructions for safe exercise during the emergency conditions
The restrictions and recommendations imposed on exercise activities for the period from 3 December 2020 to 10 January 2021 have raised many questions. The City of Turku wants to provide more detailed instructions on how to organise and engage in exercise activities safely during the emergency conditions.
New restrictions are effective from December 3rd to February 10th 2021.
02.12.2020
Corona restrictions in the Turku City Library continue until 10.2.
The restrictions that apply to library services will continue until 10.2.2021. The reason is the spreading phase of corona in the region. The restrictions aim to prevent the corona from spreading further.
November 6th 2020 – January 31st 2021
24.11.2020
Closed: Ulrike Mohr C6 (Carbon)
Mohr works by carbonising wood and wooden objects. Working with charcoal represents a special form of con-centration and compression for her. She is inspired by the sensations created by the work, such as the scent and sound of the charred works and the almost ritualistic nature of the production process.
What would you like to read?
21.09.2020
Reading month in Turku
The whole of Turku reads for the third time in October. The month-long campaign encourages reading to promote literacy. We are off to a flying start already on 28.9. with the publication of Dive into the Story, a handbook that provides tips to support literacy.
Participate by reading!
31.08.2020
Read Hour invites all Turku residents to read on 8.9.
Turku participates in the nationwide Read Hour campaign and challenges all Turku residents to participate on 8 September 2020 from 14.00 to 15.00. Inspired by the campaign, the beginning of September in Turku is full of reading events and the library bridge will receive festive lighting during the event.
Please come only whene you´r healthy!
19.08.2020
The library's new routines this autumn
Turku City Library will return to normal opening hours on August 17, 2020. The self-service period returns to local libraries from 7 am to 9 pm. The library's autumn events and group visits are carried out taking into account covid safety restrictions and safe distances..
Glowing silks, soft velvet and shimmering jewellery
02.07.2020
The Northern Exhibition Hall’s extensive collection exhibition opened at Turku Castle
The Northern Exhibition Hall has been reopened with a new appearance and nearly 800 objects on display from the Museum Centre of Turku’s own collections.
You can use card or online payment in all libraries!
04.01.2021
The library reduces the number of cash registers
Turku City Library will have fewer cash registers from the beginning of the year. The decision is based on the reduced use of cash.
The responsibility lies with the activity organiser
08.12.2020
Instructions for safe exercise during the emergency conditions
The restrictions and recommendations imposed on exercise activities for the period from 3 December 2020 to 10 January 2021 have raised many questions. The City of Turku wants to provide more detailed instructions on how to organise and engage in exercise activities safely during the emergency conditions.
New restrictions are effective from December 3rd to February 10th 2021.
02.12.2020
Corona restrictions in the Turku City Library continue until 10.2.
The restrictions that apply to library services will continue until 10.2.2021. The reason is the spreading phase of corona in the region. The restrictions aim to prevent the corona from spreading further.
November 6th 2020 – January 31st 2021
24.11.2020
Closed: Ulrike Mohr C6 (Carbon)
Mohr works by carbonising wood and wooden objects. Working with charcoal represents a special form of con-centration and compression for her. She is inspired by the sensations created by the work, such as the scent and sound of the charred works and the almost ritualistic nature of the production process.
What would you like to read?
21.09.2020
Reading month in Turku
The whole of Turku reads for the third time in October. The month-long campaign encourages reading to promote literacy. We are off to a flying start already on 28.9. with the publication of Dive into the Story, a handbook that provides tips to support literacy.
Participate by reading!
31.08.2020
Read Hour invites all Turku residents to read on 8.9.
Turku participates in the nationwide Read Hour campaign and challenges all Turku residents to participate on 8 September 2020 from 14.00 to 15.00. Inspired by the campaign, the beginning of September in Turku is full of reading events and the library bridge will receive festive lighting during the event.
Please come only whene you´r healthy!
19.08.2020
The library's new routines this autumn
Turku City Library will return to normal opening hours on August 17, 2020. The self-service period returns to local libraries from 7 am to 9 pm. The library's autumn events and group visits are carried out taking into account covid safety restrictions and safe distances..
WAM’s free concert series
25.08.2020
Inspiring concerts in autumn 2020
WAM’s autumn concert series of 2020 will be started at the beginning of September. The programme features 13 concerts as well as some of the top artists in our country.
Open Library hours will be Mon–Fri 7 am to 7 pm!
23.06.2020
Self-service hours return to Branch Libraries July 1st
Turku City Library’s branch libraries will open for self-service with limited opening hours on July 1st. Self-service use of branch libraries has been on hold in June because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Important for users to obey instructions
22.06.2020
Coronavirus Restrictions at Sports Facilities Eased from 22 June Onwards
Restrictions caused by the coronavirus epidemic are eased at sports facilities maintained by the City of Turku from Monday 22 June onwards. For example, the area-specific restrictions on number of people at outdoor swimming stadiums are eased and the pool-specific restrictions on number of people are removed.
Many experiences – one card
Culture or sports?
With the Kimmoke Wristband you can speed up your free time!
Are you unemployed, in rehabilitation or perhaps on parental leave? You might be entitled to the Kimmoke Wristband. It will give you access to sports areas and cultural attractions with an affordable seasonal fee.
Culture or sports?