Exercise and have hobbies affordably with the Senior Wristband
The perpetual mover never stops! The senior wristband encourages you to stay active and pursue hobbies according to your own schedule – affordably. One wristband gives you access to City's swimming facilities, gyms, and cultural events, as well as guided exercise groups.
Benefits and services for Senior Wristband holders
The wristband offers versatile services. It also includes varying seasonal benefits and invites to events. Information about activities and benefits is communicated via text messages.
- 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 27 May
- The instructor also speaks Swedish
- 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 25 May (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 april 27 (Not February 16, February 19, April 2, April 6) .
- May 4 to 25 May Mondays from 12PM–1PM and 1PM–2PM
- Runosmäki Elderly Care Center's 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
- Kupittaa Multipurpose Court: The field is made into an ice skating rink during winter time.
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. To participate, you need a valid senior wristband. 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.
The courses are fully booked for this spring. The next courses will start in the autumn – more detailed information will be available in August
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
KuntoVoiTas group exercise classes are available throughout the summer!
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 run from 4 May to 11 September (except 14 May and 15–19 June).
Kupittaa, pitch 5 (Blomberginaukio 4), except during 29 June–24 July when pitch 2 is used
- Mondays 13:00–14:00* the instructor also speaks Swedish
Thursdays 13:00–14:00
Mannerheiminpuisto (Puutarhakatu 24)
Wednesdays 11:00–12:00
Ruusukortteli wellbeing centre (Puistokatu 11)
- Fridays 10:30–11:30 in the sports hall
Fridays 12:00–13:00 in the sports hall (adapted group)
Teräsrautela field (Vanha Kuninkojantie 54)
- Mondays 10:00–11:00
- Wednesdays 10:00–11:00
Senior wristband holders get free weekday admissions to museums during opening hours. Remember to bring your valid senior wristband certificate.
The Senior Wristband includes a variety of benefits related to culture, physical activity, lectures and spectator sports. Benefits are added and updated throughout the year. Information is also sent via text message. Unless otherwise stated, benefits are personal to the Senior Wristband holder. More detailed information about the benefits can be found on the Finnish-language website: turku.fi/senioriranneke
Åbo Svenska Teater – permanent benefit
- Åbo Svenska Teater offers a permanent €2 discount on regular ticket prices for Senior Wristband holders. Please present a valid Senior Wristband card at the box office.
- Performance language is Swedish
- Note: Subtitles available – Main Stage: Swedish, Finnish and English – Studio: Swedish and English
- More information
With the Senior Wristband at private gyms 13 April–12 June
You can access the gym sessions and group exercise classes listed below at private fitness centres at the specified times. No registration required. When arriving at the gym, please show a valid Senior Wristband card. During some sessions, an instructor will be present to guide you in using the equipment.
- Elixia Centrum, Kristiinankatu 8
- Gym on Thursdays from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Instructor available from 12 to 1 p.m.
- Pilates on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m.
- Elixia Jokivarsi, Itäinen Rantakatu 60
- Gym on Wednesdays from 12 to 2 p.m. Instructor available from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m.
- Elixia Länsikeskus, Viilarinkatu 4
- Gym on Tuesdays from 11 to 1 p.m. Instructor available from 11.15 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.
- Gentle Vinyasa Yoga on Wednesdays from 9.45 to 10.45 a.m.
- Elixia Skanssi, Skanssinkatu 10
- Gym on Tuesdays from 12 to 2 p.m. Instructor available from 12.15 to 1.15 p.m.
- Flexibility on Tuesdays from 1.15 to 1.45 p.m.
- Mentor Kurala, Kuralankatu 2
- Gym on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Instructor present from 12 to 1 p.m.
- Movet Länsikeskus, Satakunnantie 105
- Gym on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Ole.fit Manhattan, Pitkämäenkatu 6A
- Gym on Fridays from 12 to 2 p.m., with instructor on site.
- Ole.fit Saippuacenter, Ruissalontie 12 C, E entrance
- Gym on Tuesdays from 11 am to 1 pm with instructor on site.
- Uittamo gym, Kannuskatu 5
- Gym on Thursdays from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m., instructor on site from 9.30 to 10.30 a.m.
- Body workout (rotating) on Wednesdays from 7.20 to 8 p.m.
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Who can get a Senior Wristband?
The senior wristband is intended for Turku residents aged 65 and over.
How to buy a Senior Wristband
You can buy the senior wristband at the Turku City Sports Services customer service point, at Impivaara Swimming Centre, Petrelius Swimming Hall, Samppalinna Outdoor Swimming Stadium, Monitori by the Market Square, and at the Kupittaa Bowling Alley.
Currently, the senior wristband cannot be loaded online. ID will be checked at the time of purchase. The wristband is personal and can be used once per day. Upon purchase, you will receive a green validation card, which you should always carry along with the wristband.
Price of the Wristband
- The wristband costs 42€ / 4 months
- Plus an 8€ wristband fee at the first purchase
Contact the seniors' sports manager, phone: 050 5546 224