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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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Visit Turku
Local favourites, group and theme tours in Turku and the region. Welcome to Turku!
Upcoming events
3.12. 13.00
NOKIA
3.12. 18.00
Vaahteramäen Eemeli
The match starts at 18.30
TPS - Jukurit
3.12. 19.00
KULTAINEN VASIKKA
3.12. 19.00
TFO: ALPPIMAIDEN SÄVELIÄ
4.12. 19.00
Päällystakki
Museums are closed 3–25 December
02.12.2020
The Turku city museums will close for Dec. 3rd to 25th
The Turku city museums will close for Dec. 3rd to 25th due to the coronapandemic. Guided tours, workshops and other events are cancelled.
New restrictions are effective from December 3rd to December 23rd 2020.
02.12.2020
Turku City Library’s new Coronavirus restrictions from December 3rd on
The Covid coordination group for Southwest Finland gave new guidelines and restrictions to control the spreading of Coronavirus in their meeting on December 1st 2020. This decision means limited customer service in libraries. New restrictions are effective from December 3rd to December 23rd 2020.
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.
Book tips for customers!
04.11.2020
Åbok, Turku’s own Book-Tinder
Today, 4 November 2020, Turku City Library publishes a new type of online service. Åbok (which went by the name "Book-Tinder" during processing), is an online service that helps the library's customers find new and interesting reading and provides the opportunity to browse the shelves virtually.
Museums are closed 3–25 December
02.12.2020
The Turku city museums will close for Dec. 3rd to 25th
The Turku city museums will close for Dec. 3rd to 25th due to the coronapandemic. Guided tours, workshops and other events are cancelled.
New restrictions are effective from December 3rd to December 23rd 2020.
02.12.2020
Turku City Library’s new Coronavirus restrictions from December 3rd on
The Covid coordination group for Southwest Finland gave new guidelines and restrictions to control the spreading of Coronavirus in their meeting on December 1st 2020. This decision means limited customer service in libraries. New restrictions are effective from December 3rd to December 23rd 2020.
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.
Book tips for customers!
04.11.2020
Åbok, Turku’s own Book-Tinder
Today, 4 November 2020, Turku City Library publishes a new type of online service. Åbok (which went by the name "Book-Tinder" during processing), is an online service that helps the library's customers find new and interesting reading and provides the opportunity to browse the shelves virtually.
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.
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.
Museums are closed 3–25 December
02.12.2020
The Turku city museums will close for Dec. 3rd to 25th
The Turku city museums will close for Dec. 3rd to 25th due to the coronapandemic. Guided tours, workshops and other events are cancelled.
New restrictions are effective from December 3rd to December 23rd 2020.
02.12.2020
Turku City Library’s new Coronavirus restrictions from December 3rd on
The Covid coordination group for Southwest Finland gave new guidelines and restrictions to control the spreading of Coronavirus in their meeting on December 1st 2020. This decision means limited customer service in libraries. New restrictions are effective from December 3rd to December 23rd 2020.
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.
Book tips for customers!
04.11.2020
Åbok, Turku’s own Book-Tinder
Today, 4 November 2020, Turku City Library publishes a new type of online service. Åbok (which went by the name "Book-Tinder" during processing), is an online service that helps the library's customers find new and interesting reading and provides the opportunity to browse the shelves virtually.
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.
Spring & summer 2020
10.06.2020
The Recreation Division Services are almost operating as usual again
The City of Turku Recreation Division has mainly returned to normal after the state of emergency caused by coronavirus this spring. Some safety restrictions remain in force and some events have been cancelled. (Updated 25/6/2020.)
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?