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Join a guided tour in Turku Castle!
Hear fascinating stories about the castle's history. The tour will go through the medieval part of the Castle. During the guided tour you will hear about everyday life, celebrations, war and love within the Castle walls.
Guided tours in the court yard of the Turku Castle
19 June – 6 August daily at 16:10pm
20 minute guided tours in the court yard of castle take you to the most important events in the castle's history. Guided tours in the court yard are free of charge.
Everyday Life and Festivities at Turku Castle
- The tour will go through the medieval part of the Castle. During the guided tour you will hear about everyday life, celebrations, war and love within the Castle walls.
- Price
On weekdays 75 € + entrance fee
As a group you can best explore the Castle with a tour guide. You may choose from various tour options.
Reserve a phenomenal workshop in addition to the guided tour!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS
opastilaukset.linna@turku.fi, Tel. +358 (0)2 262 0322
KNIGHTS AND TOURNAMENTS workshop for 1st–4th grade pupils
Price: Entrance fee + Workshop fee 2.50 € / pupil
Let’s learn history with all our senses and by doing!
The Workshop at Turku Castle is open for children during holidays. Access to the Workshop is included in the children’s entrance fee.
It is also possible to reserve the Workshop for a school class or a group of adults for one hour when also reserving the guided tour.
Courses for children and the youth
Fun weekend courses are organized at the Workshop for children and the youth in the spring and autumn.
Children’s Castle includes Knights’ Hall, Castle Workshop, Castle-Elf’s treasure chamber, and the Mini-court of Duke John which illustrates life in the 16th century.
In the Knights’ Hall you can dress up as a castle maiden or try on armour and a helmet. At the Castle-Elf’s treasure chamber you will see the treasures of the Castle-Elf guarded by a wolf. The Mini-court is an accurate model of Turku Castle, with which you can take a peek at life during Duke John.
Turku Castle is a top destination for field trips
Head for Turku Castle with your class! We offer powerful experiences for students of all ages with educational tours and workshops. Browse the links and see what we have to offer. Contact us so that we can design together a field trip package deal that suits your needs.
For classes from Turku schools the entrance is free of charge outside field trip hours.
Tickets and Information Desk
- Tel. +358 (0)2 262 0300
- Fax: +358 (0)2 262 0314
Inquiries about Guides, Workshops and Group Tours
- Tel.
The Princess´s Journey
2 November 2022 – 7 April 2024
Have you ever wondered what everyday life was like for a real princess many years ago? Then take a journey with Princess Catherine Jagiellon and find out!
Turku Castle is a more than 700 year old historical monument. It has stood guard over the river Aura estuary since the 1280’s. Its granite stone walls hold within them the history of Finland, Sweden and the other Nordic countries.
History in a nutshell
The history of Turku Castle begins in the 1280's. During the centuries the fortification gradually changed into a grand greystone palace.
The Main Castle
The Main Castle's passages, halls and chapels bear testament to the fascinating history of Turku, Finland, Sweden and the other Nordic countries. The Sture Church and the Nun’s Chapel hold the Museum Centre’s exceptional collection of medieval wooden religious statues. The Castle Church represents early 18th century. The King’s State Room was Finland’s most important secular room from the early 14th century to the mid-16th century. Nearly all of Sweden’s medieval kings have stayed in this room.
Opening times
- 5.6.–3.9.2023 Mon–Sun 10am–6pm
- from 4.9.2023 Tue–Sun 10am–6pm
The Museum Shop Fatabur sells books, souvenirs and giftware. There are glass and metal items, and copies of jewelry from the museum's collections. Textiles sold at the shop are produced by local artisans.
The Castle's warehouse, the fatabur, was a place where one could find necessary items for little princes as well as for adult castle dwellers. Just like the Fatabur today!
Entrance from the Bailey courtyard.
By bus
From the Market Square: Line 1 from platform D1 towards the harbour ('satama'). There is a bus stop in front of the castle.
By car
Parking is possible on the streets around the Castle. Please note that a parking disc is required for most of the parking spaces.
Location on the map:
Linnankatu 80, Turku
Turku Castle is a more than 700 year old historical monument. It has stood guard over the river Aura estuary since the 1280’s. Its granite stone walls hold within them the history of Finland, Sweden and the other Nordic countries.
20 minute guided tours in the court yard of castle take you to the most important events in the castle's history.
Guided tours in the court yard of the Turku Castle 19.6.–6.8. daily at 16:10pm
The tour will go through the medieval part of the Castle.
Have you ever wondered what everyday life was like for a real princess many years ago?
A new exhibition full of action and surprise
The Princess’s Journey will whisk you into the world of Princess Catherine Jagiellon
The glory days of Turku Castle ended in the late 17th century, but the luxurious lifestyle continued among the elite few.
One of Carin Bryggman’s most significant and successful designs saw the light of day at the Finnish Society of Crafts and Design’s 75th anniversary
Turku Castle Audio Guide in English
The unique history and the maritime nature of Linnanniemi area are important features in the construction and planning of urban public spaces.
Stories about the history of Turku often pass over women with a few words.
Stories about the history of Turku often pass over women with a few words.
