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The summer’s most delightful food-tour idea: Turku–Åland

This summer, get to know turku and Åland’s flourishing food culture – as well as eating well aboard the Viking Line cruise from Turku to Mariehamn. Our local guide accompanying us on the journey is food envoy Micke Björklund.

#archipelago
#cruise
#restaurant

Tips for Turku in July x 6

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#Events
#Locals
#Turku-thing

Around Turku on a Shoestring Budget x 7

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See and feel a different perspective from a kayak

There are wilderness trips then there are wilderness trips in a kayaking. People come from all over the world to marvel at Turku’s archipelago. One of the best ways to be amazed is floating through the landscapes in a canoe.

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Kultaranta Resort x 3

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#Naantali

11 hours Around the Archipelago Sea

Canoeing might be a lovely way to explore the most beautiful archipelago in the world but nothing quite beats the graceful perspective you get from the majestic cruise ships –the possibilities on board abound (and you can even make the trip in heels)!

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Galleries in Turku x 6

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For groups x 6

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To Ruissalo Spa With Toddler in Tow

For families with toddlers, check out this child-friendly travel destination a suitable driving distance from the city. We took some quality time by the sea, in pristine nature, with city services and urban activities close at hand. We packed up our three-person family into a car and set off to Turku’s Ruissalo.

#archipelago
#beach
#Children and families
#spas

Hotels in Turku x 10

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#Overnight

The Best Islands of Turku’s Archipelago x 7

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#nature

The fab four and the fairytale Silja ship adventure

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#Children and families
#cruise

The Finnish Archipelago – the most numerous in the world

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Gourmet tour x 5

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#wine restaurants

Notorious hills

Turku’s seven hillls are Finland’s best vantage points for views of the historic and beautiful landscapes of the river Aura. However, they are also associated with fascinating and macabre stories, which we explore alongside Turku’s crime novelist, Jari Salonen.

#Culture
#Culture Walk
#History
#Kakola

Classic restaurants x 6

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Brunch places in Turku x 4

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Summer Guide to the Hansa Centre

Turku’s urban shopping centre complex has always been in the same excellent location, where under the glass roof you’ll find everything someone might need. Here are a few tips when going there this summer.

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#restaurant
#shopping

Music events x 10

#Concerts
#Events
#music

Turku – the (b)oldest town in Finland

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#History

Mäkelä & Sjöroos: Turku is a curious musical oasis

Klaus Mäkelä and Jori Sjöroos are top musicians, but in their own circles. During their meeting, they discuss prejudice and learning from one another.

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#Culture

Good food, casual atmosphere x 5

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Cosmic Kaarina x 4

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Mega-fun on a Mini-holiday

The best holiday entertainment is not made on the iPad, but from your own effort and immagination. Kindergarten buddies Emma and Diana leave on an adventure holiday to Turku’s Superpark and Caribia Spa.

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#Children
#Families

Charming cafés of Turku x 3

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#centre

Walking tours x 8

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#museums and exhibitions
#sights
#tours and trips

Oh, what a wonderful night!

The shores of the river Aura and the fabled riverboat restaurants anchored there, cannot be separated from Turku’s summer – they are its very definition! That also goes for our hotel, Radisson Blu Marina Palace.

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#centre
#hotels

Kustavi & Taivassalo x 5

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Unique beers and choice wines x 3

#wine restaurants
#winebars

Full steam to Moominworld!

Moominworld must be visited at least once every summer – which every child knows. If you are searching for a new angle of approach, try arriving by steamship from Turku. In this story, we’ll tell you why it’s simply the best.

#Children
#Children and families
#Naantali
#Turku region

Fun Dining x 6

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Viking Line Entertainment x 4

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#archipelago
#boating
#Families

Hotel enthusiasts trial the new Seurahuone Turku

A new boutique hotel has come to Turku, with the opening of the Solo Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Turku in spring 2019. We decided to lure a few seasoned hotel enthusiasts to give the new hotel a test drive. So, what did they make of the experience?