Discover what Turku has to offer in terms of services, culture, and other useful and enjoyable things.
Getting Around
Getting around Turku is easy. You can take one of the many Föli buses, rent a Fölläri city bike or, in summer, take the Föri water bus over the Aura River. Explore Ruissalo Island and its beautiful nature by going to swim or hike on a trail. The Old Town around Turku Cathedral and the Old Great Square give you a glimpse into the history of the city, more relevant now than ever as Turku celebrates its 800th anniversary in 2029. As you move through the city, you can enjoy riverside views, parks, cafés, and restaurants. Read more about the culinary scene below.
Getting around and things to see and do in Turku
What Is Happening in Turku?
Turku is alive throughout the year. Especially during summer, Turku is full of events to discover, from concerts and theatre to exhibitions, guided tours, workshops and family-friendly activities. The Turku Region Event Calendar brings together public events in one place, making it easy to find something to do at almost all times. Check the Event Calendar to see what is happening today, this week or later in the summer, and experience Turku through its lively event scene.
Food & Drinks
Turku’s culinary scene offers plenty to taste, from relaxed riverside dining to cafés, bars, nightlife and restaurants. Turku is sometimes described as Finland’s food capital, where full-course dining can be enjoyed in a relaxed and stylish setting rather than with over-the-top formality. Whether you are looking for local cafés, Scandinavian flavours, international cuisine or summer terraces, Turku has many options for food and drink during your visit.
The culinary scene in the Food Capital of Finland
Museums & Art in Turku
If culture tickles your senses, Turku’s museums are the place to go to discover where knowledge, art, and stories meet. All the way from Turku Castle and Luostarinmäki to the Biological Museum, Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel House, and WAM Turku City Art Museum. The city also has a rich art scene, including Aboa Vetus Ars Nova, Turku Art Museum and Photographic Centre Peri. Whether you are interested in history, archaeology, contemporary art, cultural heritage, or exhibitions, Turku offers museums, galleries and cultural sights to explore throughout the city.
Check out all of Turku's museums and exhibitions
Saaristo – The Finnish Archipelago
Saaristo, the Finnish archipelago, connects Turku and the neighbouring islands into a unique coastal travel destination. The area combines Turku’s city life and culinary hotspots with the archipelago’s untouched nature, rugged shorelines, and 40,000 islands. Here you can explore island life by biking or hiking through the nature, dive into the culture, or perhaps the sea whilst enjoying the numerous saunas. Listen to local stories and enjoy outdoor experiences such as canoeing, forest walks, and guided tours.
A destination like no other – Saaristo
