After arriving to Turku, head out to explore the city. The Aura River, flowing through the center, is the heart and soul of our city. You can stroll along Aura River by foot, bike, scoot. Föri-ferry connects both sides of the river and this is a must when in Turku. You can stop at any point on your journey and enjoy a picnic on the riverside, just like our locals do.

Kakola hill is a trendy area with brewery and restaurants, easy to pop in. Once-feared prison has undergone a complete transformation in recent years, becoming a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. We recommend you to check out our modern library or many options for second-hand shopping.

Turku has a vibrant, trendy and versatile dining and brewery scene. Along both sides of the Aurajoki river, you’ll find numerous cafés and restaurants. These places offer a great opportunity to experience local Finnish cuisine and the way of living. Don’t forget to try traditional local dishes like salmon soup. Turku is the gateway to the archipelago, this can be seen while choosing between many fish dishes in various restaurants.

Turku is the birthplace of Finnish culture. Take some time to explore this cultural heritage. You can visit the cathedral to learn more about the city’s role in Finnish history, or explore the Medieval Turku Castle.

By 4pm you can check-in to Sokos Hotel Seurahuone.

After healthy Scandinavian breakfast start your day with a visit to the bustling local market hall. Here, you will have the opportunity to taste variety of local delicacies, from savory street food to artisanal pastries. Interact with friendly vendors, learn about the ingredients used, and savor the authentic archipelago flavors of the region.

After a satisfying culinary journey, head to the local archaeological museum, Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. The museum is showing how people used to live 13th century.

Luostarimäki museum quarter is an open air exhibition. It is an only district of wooden houses that survived the Great Fire of Turku in 1827. Take a step back to the history to deconnect yourself from modern day checking out different ongoing exhibitions.

Although the history of the city might take you deeply in, you must remember to eat something! During the day you can choose from many great restaurant options at Market place or along the Aurajoki River. Most of the places are using local ingredients and have different settings for serving interesting foodie experience.

Breakfast eaten, now, are you ready to live like a real local? You can rent a Föli city bike or take a taxi to reach Villa Järvelä by the lake Littoistenjärvi. Taxi is a safe way to travel in Finland, you can order the taxi from reception. It doesn’t matter the summer or winter, can you imagine, the lake is open for a swim! The lake is big enough so you can feel the calmness of surrounding Finnish nature.

Going to sauna is a must when in Finland, most of Finnish people go to sauna many times a week. This is a great chance to experience the local way of everyday living and possibly talk with locals about what sauna means for them and learning how to enjoy it. It’s good to know that this experience is not a private one, because this way you can better understand how Finns are so enthusiastic about their saunas. Saunas at Villa Järvelä are mixed for women and men. Remember to take your swim suit and towel with you. Drinking water is important to do because sauna is drying your body while sitting there.

Finnish people are the happiest nation of the world partly because of sauna, it makes you feel relaxed and thankful for the moment. Villa Järvelä is open daily, and they have a kiosk for snacks.

Next up is the guided walk by the river. In this 1 hour, private, guided city tour you will have an unforgettable journey through the historic heart of Turku, Finland’s oldest city. Our guided walking tour offers the most important places like the Cathedral and oldest part of city. Tour follows the River Aura, most important historical places along the route create the story that your guide is telling you. The tour is a captivating blend of history, stunning architecture, and the vibrant local culture. This all makes Turku a hidden gem in Scandinavia.