Hike, move and trek in Ruissalo

The Folk Park cultural exercise route runs around the mainland side of the island. Along the way you will discover, for example:

• the villa culture of the island
• the fortresses of the Crimean War
• Ruissalo Airport
• the Ruissalo races
• the shipyard

And, of course, you'll find plenty of music to match the theme.

• Ruissalo cultural exercise routes

Note! The link will take you to the "Ruissalo cultural exercise" level of Citynomadi, where the Kansanpuisto route is marked in green.

The Marjaniemi route, located at the beginning of the island, runs through a leafy landscape. The Marjaniemi bird tower is also located near the trail. The guided tour focuses on the nature of the island.

• Ruissalo routes 

Note! The link will take you to the "Ruissalo routes" level of Citynomadi. Choose the route that suits you best.

The route goes around the Botanical Garden of the University of Turku, occasionally even inside the garden's fences. The route passes through a beautiful grove of oak trees. Along the way you will see large oaks and pines.

• Ruissalo routes 

Note! The link will take you to the "Ruissalo routes" level of Citynomadi. Choose the route that suits you best.

The Folk Park route runs along an easily accessible beach for part of the way. Along the way there is an accessible bird platform. The guidance will tell you about the nature and the maintenance of the island's traditional landscapes.

• Ruissalo routes 

Note! The link will take you to the "Ruissalo routes" level of Citynomadi. Choose the route that suits you best.

Villa Circuit 3,9 or 2,4 km

The theme of the Villa Circuit is nature and the island's famous lace villas. The route follows the promenade, which is one of the best places to explore the island's historic villas. The shipping route to Turku runs close to the shore and is therefore also a popular spot for photographing ships going to Sweden. Along the route, the Crimean War-era fortresses reflect the island's history and involvement in a skirmish during the Russian rule, when British ships came to scout a possible invasion of Turku.

A shorter version of the Villa Circuit can also be taken, starting from the Folk Park and only walking around the loop at the end of the route. In this case, the distance is about 2,4 km.

• Ruissalo routes 

Note! The link will take you to the "Ruissalo routes" level of Citynomadi. Choose the route that suits you best.

The Kuuva route runs from Ruissalon puistotie to the tip of Kuuvannokka. The start of the trail winds around the golf course. Along the way, the terrain varies between the preserved coastal area and the rocky forests. You can also visit the bird tower on the route to take in the scenery. There are also other paths in Kuuvannokka that take you around the coastal landscape.

• Ruissalo routes 

Note! The link will take you to the "Ruissalo routes" level of Citynomadi. Choose the route that suits you best.

The Kuuva cultural exercise route circles the western part of the island. Guidance will tell you about the cultural history and nature of the island.

Along the way you will discover, for example:

• Honkapirtti
• The origins of the golf course
• Galfdahl Farmhouse, whose old cellar is now home to bats

And, of course, you'll find plenty of music to match the theme.

• Ruissalo cultural exercise routes

Note! The link will take you to the "Ruissalo cultural exercise" level of Citynomadi, where the Kansanpuisto route is marked in red.

The Kansallinen Kaupunkipuisto cycling route is a guided tour of about 20 kilometres from Kurala to Saaronniemi. The route passes through Ruissalo.

• Kansallinen kaupunkipuisto cycling route