Discover Turku by bike. The National Urban Park cycling route takes you through the entire city. Start in the rural landscape of Kurala and ride through the urban city centre. Experience the unique nature of Ruissalo and feel the sea breeze of Airisto on your skin.
The cycling route runs between Kylämäki Village and Saaronniemi in Ruissalo. You can ride the route in either direction or choose just a section of it. Along the way, there is plenty to see and experience, as well as several cafés and restaurants where you can take a break. At the end of the route, you can enjoy a refreshing swim at Saaronniemi beach.
The mobile guide for the route is available in Citynomadi:
How to use Citynomadi
You can use Citynomadi in a web browser or download the app to your mobile device.
Explore the highlights with Osku and Juhani
If you cannot hop on a bike, you can explore the park’s highlights through a virtual journey. Travel from Kurala via interesting sites to Ruissalo. Hear engaging stories told by well-known Turku residents. Each video is only a few minutes long.
Each episode includes a short introduction followed by the full video.
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Join Osku and Juhani on a journey through the National Urban Park. The video series is from 2019.
Welcome along!
From Kurala to the Cathedral, parts 1–8
The museum centre's researcher Katja Pohjola presents the Village.
The current inhabitants of the house, Saana and Olli, talk about the house, which history is found interesting all the way in America.
Fishing biologist Olli Ylönen talks about the Halistenkoski dam's fish gate and the 10 kilo salmons that swim over it.
Osku and Juhani wonder about the Victual Brothers.
Future researcher and professor Markku Wilenius talks about the impact of the central location of the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University for Turku and its future.
Arch Bishop Emeritus Jukka Paarma talks about the Cathedral and its surroundings.
Heikki Mikola talks about Kullannuppu's adventures in the city's parks.
Juhani "Tami" Tamminen talks about the impact Kupittaa has had on the sport life of Turku.
Hill parks and the Aura River, parts 9–16
Osku and Juhani look for text in Thai on the Bofors cannon.
Students Sandra Saranpää and Solja Kontu talk about the importance of Puolalanpuisto to the city's students.
Former Mayor Minna Arve talks about the importance of the Aura River for Turku and its residents.
Tree Specialist Aki Männistö talks about the trees of Turku and their history.
Sprinter Milja Thureson talks about the varied training environment in the lush green park.
Osku and Juhani take the Föri. Sculptor Oona Tikkaoja talks about the game of hide-and-seek, which is a route with 30 miniature sculptures.
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Osku and Juhani take the Funicular to Kakola.
The main guide of Turku Castle Hilkka Kauppinen presents the Castle.
Ruissalo, parts 17–20
Osku and Juhani travel by water bus to Ruissalo Folk Park. The rock musician Michael Monroe talks about his Ruisrock experiences and his relationship to Ruissalo.
Managing Gardener Simo Laine talks about the medicinal use of felsh-eating plants and about the research work carried out by the botanical garden.
The Vice President of Turkuseura Pirkko Keskinen and Municipal Counsellor Aila Harjanne talk about the history of the ornate wooden villas.
Osku's Juhani's journey ends at Kolkannokka. Before them is only Airisto. It is time to summarise the entire eventful bicycle trip.
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