Senior wristband – exercise and experiences

An application has been submitted to extend funding for sessions at private fitness centers in 2026. If the decision is favorable, the sessions will take place in spring 2026. We will share further details as soon as the funding decision is confirmed, at the latest around late February to early March.

• Impivaara Swimming Centre
  • The gym on the entrance floor (Jukola) is always open to the public. The gym on the 3rd floor (Männistö) is available during public sessions. You can check public session times in the booking calendar or by asking the customer service at the centre.
• Kupittaa Sports Hall
  • Senior independent training sessions in the reservation gym on Mondays 1PM–2:30PM, Thursdays 11AM–12:15PM, and Fridays 9:30AM–11AM from January 5  to May 29
• Petrelius Swimming Hall
  • Guided gym sessions for seniors on Wednesdays 3PM–4PM from January 14 to  29 April (not february 18). Instruktören talar också svenska.
• Aunela Ball Game Hall Gym
  • Available only during senior sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursday and Fridays 9:30AM–11:30AM. The Spring season starts Wednesday January 7,  For inquiries and registration, call +358 400 915 100.
• Jäkärlä Gym
  • Available only during seniors’ guided gym sessions on Tuesdays 2PM–3PM and Thursdays 11AM–12 PM from January 13 to May 28 (Not February 17, February 19, April 2).
• Paattinen Gym
  • New gym (Seuravuorenkatu 2). Open 6AM–10PM. Entrance through the store doors from 8AM–10PM and through the back door from 6AM–8AM. One shower stall available.
  • Guided gym session for seniors on Wednesdays 10AM–11:30AM from  January 14 to  29 April (not February 18).
• Pansio Gym
  • Senior wristband holders can train when customer service is open.
  • Guided gym session for seniors on Thursdays 10:30AM–12PM from  January 15  to  April 23 (not February 19, April 2).
• Varissuo Ice Hall Gym
  • Guided gym session for seniors on Mondays 10AM–11AM from  January 12  to  April 27 (not February 16, April 6).
• Suvituuli Gym, Suvilinnantie 2
  • Available only during seniors’ guided gym sessions on Mondays and Thursdays from 12PM–1PM and 1PM–2PM, from January 12 to May 27 (Not February 16, February 19, April 2, April 6) .
• Runosmäki Elderly Care Center Gym
  • Available only during seniors’ guided gym sessions on Thursdays from 9.30AM–11AM and from January 15  to April 23 (not February 19, April 2).
• Samppalinna Outdoor Swimming Stadium
• Kupittaa Outdoor Swimming Arena
• Kupittaa Skating Rink : Skates and roller skates can be borrowed free of charge from the skate rental.
• Impivaara Ski Rental : Ski equipment can be borrowed free of charge from the ski rental during the winter season.
• Park Field

Starter courses help adults aged 65 and over get started with exercise, especially those who are new to physical activity and need guidance in strength and balance training.

These six-week courses include one guided gym session per week with a professional instructor. If your functional capacity is reduced or you use walking aids (such as a cane or walker), the adapted starter course is designed for you. To participate, you need a valid senior wristband.

Kupittaa Sports Hall – Gym

• Monday 11:30–12:45, Jan 19 – Mar 2 (no session on Feb 16), registration opens Jan 5, 2026
• Thursday 12:30–13:45, Jan 22 – Mar 5 (no session on Feb 19), registration opens Jan 5, 2026
• Monday 11:30–12:45, Mar 16 – Apr 27 (no session on Apr 6), registration opens later

• Thursday 12:30–13:45, Mar 12 – Apr 23 (no session on Apr 2), registration opens later

  Impivaara Swimming Centre – Reserved Gym

• Tuesday 14:45–16:00, Jan 20 – Mar 3 (no session on Feb 17), registration opens Jan 5, 2026
• Thursday 9:00–10:15, Jan 22 – Mar 5 (no session on Feb 19), registration opens Jan 5, 2026
• Tuesday 14:45–16:00, Mar 17 – Apr 21, registration opens later

• Thursday 9:00–10:15, Mar 12 – Apr 23 (no session on Apr 2), registration opens later

   

Adapted Courses

• Impivaara: Wednesday 13:15–14:30, Jan 14 – Feb 25 (no session on Feb 18), registration opens Jan 5, 2026
• Kupittaa: Wednesday 14:45–16:00, Feb 25 – Apr 1, registration opens later
• Impivaara: Wednesday 13:15–14:30, Apr 15 – May 20, registration opens later

At KuntoVoiTas group exercise classes, you can improve your fitness in good company. The classes include strength, balance, and mobility exercises suitable for all fitness levels, as the instructor provides alternatives for the exercises. Adapted classes are especially suitable for beginners and those with reduced functional mobility. People using walking aids (cane, walker) can also participate.

No registration is required for the groups. Participation requires a valid senior wristband, so please bring your green validation card with you. Please inform the instructor before the class starts if you have any mobility limitations.

Groups from Jan 12 – Apr 29. No groups will be held on Feb 16–20, Apr 2, or on public holidays. Adapted groups are marked with an asterisk (*).

Monday

• Runosmäki Elderly Care Center / Banquet Hall, 9AM–10AM, max 40 participants
• Impivaara Swimming Centre / Kekkuri Sports Hall, 11AM–11:45AM and 12PM–12:45PM, max 25 participants/group
• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 11AM–11:45AM, max 25 participants
• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 12PM–12:45PM*, max 25 participants

• Kupittaa Ball Game Hall / Field 3, 1:30PM–2:30PM, max 50 participants

   

Tuesday

• Impivaara Swimming Centre / Kekkuri Sports Hall, 11AM–12PM*, max 25 participants
• Kupittaa Sports Hall, 11AM–12PM, max 40 participants
• Lehmusvalkama Banquet Hall (Karviaiskatu 7), 1PM–1PM, max 40 participants
• Impivaara Football Hall, 1PM–2PM, max 50 participants

Wednesday

• Suikkila School, 10AM–11AM, max 40 participants
• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 11.15AM–12PM and 12.10PM–12:55PM, max 25 participants/group
• Kupittaa Sports Hall, 1:15PM–2:15PM, max 40 participants
• Impivaara Swimming Centre / Kekkuri Sports Hall, 1PM–1:45 PM, max 25 participants

Thursday

• Impivaara Football Hall, 11:30AM–12:30PM, max 50 participants
• Kupittaa Sports Hall, 11AM–12PM, max 40 participants
• Kupittaa Ball Game Hall / Field 3, 1PM–2PM, max 50 participants

Friday

• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 10:45AM–11:30AM, max 25 participants
• Ruusukortteli (Puistokatu 11), 11:45AM–12:30PM*, max 25 participants
• Impivaara Swimming Centre / Kekkuri Sports Hall, 11:15AM–12:15PM and 12:30PM–1:30PM, max 25 participants/group
• Kupittaa Ball Game Hall / Training Room, 1:15PM–2:15PM, max 20 participants

Senior wristband holders get free weekday admission to museums during opening hours. Remember to bring your valid senior wristband card.

• Pharmacy Museum and the Qwensel House
• Biological Museum
• Kylämäki Village (open and free for all)
• Luostarinmäki Museum Quarter
• Turku Castle

The senior wristband includes seasonal benefits related to culture, exercise, lectures, and sports. The current seasonal benefits are listed below. Benefits are updated and rotated throughout the year. Information about the benefits is also sent via text messages. Unless otherwise stated, the benefits are intended only for senior wristband holders.

Check out more about seasonal benefits on the Finnish turku.fi/senioriranneke page on Kausiedut