Aura River Banks
The social spine of Turku, lined with repurposed riverboats serving as cafes, restaurants, and bars along both banks. Free to walk end to end, and the summer evening atmosphere rivals cities twice Turku's size.
City in Finland
Turku
5 things to see
Turku is Finland’s oldest city, with a riverside castle, a lively market square, and a gateway to the stunning (and free-to-explore) Finnish archipelago. Walking the Aura riverbanks and the market square costs nothing, and the surrounding islands are open to anyone willing to wander. The student crowd keeps casual food cheaper than in Helsinki, and overnight ferries link Turku to Stockholm for a budget-friendly Baltic crossing. Summer is liveliest, while the shoulder months bring lower prices and quieter streets.
What to see
Things to do in Turku
What each one costs, where the cost is known.
Aura River Walk
The Aura River runs through the center of Turku with a riverwalk on both banks, passing the cathedral, restaurant boats, and the Forum Marinum maritime museum. Free to walk.
Forum Marinum
A maritime museum housed in a former granary near the castle, with historic vessels moored alongside. The outdoor ship deck area is free to explore, with ticketed museum exhibitions at a reasonable price.
Turku Castle
Turku Castle is a medieval fortress at the mouth of the Aura River, the largest surviving medieval building in Finland. Entry is paid at a modest price.
Turku Cathedral
Turku Cathedral is the national shrine of Finland, a medieval church on the riverbank that serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Finland. Free to enter.
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