DESTINATION TRAVEL TRADE TRAVEL T U R K& ARCHIPELAGO U 2 0 2 0 FINLAND I have chosen Turku after living in Stockholm, London and New York. Doesn’t that say something about this city? - Michael Monroe, rock legend WELCOME TO THE PLACE WHERE FINLAND WAS BORN WHAT 1229 1280- 1300 1517 1640 1809* 1827 2011 2029 HAPPENED? Bishop’s seat Construction Inauguration Finnish reforma- The first univer- Turku was the The Great Rebuilt Turku the Turku celebrates moved to of Turku Castle of Turku tion begun sity of Finland capital city of the Fire of Turku European Capital its 800th Turku begun Cathedral in Turku started in Turku Grand Duchy destroyed it all of Culture anniversary EASY TO GET TO Arctic Circle LET’S FLY! JUMP ABOARD! TO TURKU FROM: FROM TURKU TO: STOCKHOLM STOCKHOLM SAS, www.flysas.com Tallink Silja, www.tallinksilja.com Viking Line, www.vikingline.fi HELSINKI Finnair, www.finnair.com FROM NAANTALI TO MARIEHAMN KAPELLSKÄR Naantali Finnair, www.finnair.com Finnlines, www.finnlines.com TURKU Helsinki AirLeap, www.airleap.se Oslo Kapellskär KRAKOW,GDANSK, KAUNAS, Marie- St. Petersburg SKOPJE, WARSAW & KUTAISI Check the updated connections hamn WizzAir, www.wizzair.com from the websites. Stockholm Tallinn Warsaw starting from 3.6.2020 All rights to changes reserved. Kutaisi starting during 2020 RIGA Riga Air Baltic, www.airbaltic.com Copenhagen Kaunas Turku–Helsinki 166 km. Vilnius Bus connection from the Helsinki–Vantaa International Gdansk Airport operates on an hourly basis. Warsaw Kutaisi London Skopje Krakow FOLLOW THE FLOW Photo:Vesa Aaltonen Photo:Vesa THE RIVER AURA IS THE HEART AND FOLLOW SOUL OF TURKU, ALSO KNOWN AS THE LOCALS’ LIVING ROOM. OVER 800 YEARS OF URBAN HISTORY HAS THE FLOW NOT REDUCED THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RIVER TO THE IMAGE OF TURKU – QUITE THE OPPOSITE. Photo: Photo: Maija Joro TAKE A STROLL DOWN THE RIVER AND SPOT THE CITY’S MOST BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS, FAMOUS SIGHTS AND THE BEST RESTAURANTS ALONG THE WAY. ALTERNATIVELY YOU CAN SEEK A VIEW FROM THE RIVER ITSELF. HIRE A BOAT IN SUMMER, HOP ON A SUP PADDLE BOARD, VISIT A RESTAURANT SHIP OR – AND THIS IS NO JOKE – TRY A FLOATING HOT TUB! Photo: Photo: Maija Joro THESE TOURS ARE MADE FOR WALKING MULTICOLOURED EVENTS, A RIVERSIDE WALK FLOURISHING CITY CULTURE AND SCORES OF JUBILANT PEOPLE! AS THE OLDEST CITY AND FIRST CAPITAL OF FINLAND, TURKU HAS FUNCTIONED AS A SPRING BOARD FOR MANY CULTURAL PHENOMENA. QUEER WALK WHAT SHOULD YOU SEE IN TURKU? JUST LIKE ANY GOOD HOST WOULD, VISIT TURKU HAS PUT TOGETHER SOME SUGGESTIONS TO MAKE YOUR VISIT FULFILLING. JOIN US FOR A THEMED WALKING TOUR. CHRISTMAS WALK TURKU IS A COMPACT CITY THAT IS EASY TO OR WOULD YOU RATHER FIND YOUR OWN EXPLORE ON FOOT, SO TAKE A GUIDED WALK WAY IN A NEW CITY? WITH A FOOD WALK ALONG THE RIVER BANKS! CONVENIENT, FUN CARD OR A MUSEUM WALK CARD IN YOUR AND ALSO GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. POCKET, IT WILL BE A STROLL TO REMEMBER. OUR THEMES INCLUDE HISTORY AND PRESENT DAY LIFE, LOCAL CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AND MORE WALKS AND TIPS: WWW.VISITTURKU.FI MYSTERIES – AND MUCH MORE. KISSMYTURKU.COM MUSIC EVENTS AS THE OLDEST CITY IN FINLAND, TURKU HAS STARTED MANY THINGS ALONG THE WAY. WE ARE ESPECIALLY PROUD OF OUR CULTURAL EVENTS – FIRST AND TO CELEBRATE FOREMOST MUSIC FESTIVALS. RUISROCK / JULY 3–5 Then there is Ruisrock, of course, which started in 1970. With its glorious history as one of the oldest rock festivals in Europe, TURKU MUSIC FESTIVAL Ruisrock is still going strong – stronger than ever, actually! Buy your Ruisrock tickets in TURKU MUSIC FESTIVAL / AUGUST 6–16 time, since this party on the Ruissalo Island is Turku Music Festival is one of Northern Europe’s summer’s most popular festival in Finland! most respected classical music festivals. Founded ruisrock.fi in 1960, the annual festival will be held in August 2020, already for the second time under the RUISROCK RUISROCK leadership of artistic director, Klaus Mäkelä. Stars of classical music from Finland and all over the TURKU JAZZ world share the euphoria of music through 40 different concerts held in interesting settings from a private home to a castle, church and old boatyard. www.turunmusiikkijuhlat.fi TURKU JAZZ / MARCH 5–8 Jazz is considered best heard live, right? Turku Jazz festival has been entertaining with top quality jazz since 1969. The programme will include currently headlining Finnish artists, the most interesting international names and emerging local talent. Concerts will take place in restaurants, concert venues and clubs of the city centre. Photo: Pia Jalkanen Pia Photo: www.turkujazz.fi Photo: Pette Rissanen Pette Photo: Rissanen Pette Photo: FROM HISTORICAL RIDING Selin Patrick Photo: TURKU CASTLE MEDIEVAL TOURNAMENT JULY 9–12 TO THE MEDIEVAL MARKET The Turku Castle Medieval Tournament is a sight to behold, drawing spectators from far afield. Organized in July, the tournament hosts THE MEDIEVAL MARKET the Finnish Championships in historical riding. The roots of Turku go all the way back to the Middle Ages, and we celebrate The origin of tournament culture lies in the this to the fullest every summer. past armies of Europe, with soldiers practising Street theatre, craft shows, market battle skills. Come, see the glistening armour stalls, food & drinks – the Medieval and ancient disciplines such as “skill at arms”, Market is organized June 25–28 in “melee” and “jousting”! the Old Great Square, Turku. www.tournament.fi keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi SENSE & SHARE THE SPORTING SPIRIT BORN IN TURKU IN 1897 WAS ONE OF BRIGHTEST ATHLETE STARS OF ALL TIME. PAAVO NURMI – ”THE FLYING FINN” – HE DOMINATED IN THE LONG AND MIDDLE DISTANCE EVENTS, BROKE WORLD RECORDS, AND WON A TOTAL OF NINE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALS. PAAVO NURMI GAMES, JUNE 9 & PAAVO NURMI MARATHON, AUGUST 22 Paavo Nurmi’s original hometown Turku CHALLENGE TURKU 1–2 AUGUST 2020 honours him with a statue, a stadium and Members of the triathlon tribe! Challenge Turku gives you the Paavo Nurmi Festival combining a the chance to race in the city centre and even take a dip in variety of sports events. Come, see the the River Aura – that is normally strictly forbidden. For a Paavo Nurmi Track and Field Games, or fine event, great urban setting – join the challenge parade! take part in the Paavo Nurmi Marathon challenge-turku.com – the choice is yours. www.paavonurmigames.fi MORE GREAT SPORT EVENTS IN TURKU paavonurmimarathon.fi • FightBack Run, September 5 • The Finnish Athletics Championships, Kalevan kisat, August 13–16 • Aura River Night Run, April 25 MORE GREAT EVENTS IN TURKU IN 2020 Photo: Minnamari Räsänen / Turun kaupunki / Turun Räsänen Minnamari Photo: © NPF-arkisto Kiviniemi Kimmo Photo: Selin Patrick Photo: Photo: Teemu Ullgren Teemu Photo: March 5–7 April 17–19 May 13–17 June 12–13 June 13 July 16–18 July 23–25 TURKU CRAFT BEER ARCHIPELAGO MARKET FINFRINGE NEW POTATO FESTIVAL AURAJOEN WAUHTIAJOT TURKU FOOD & WINE DOWN BY THE LAITURI FESTIVAL Banks of the River Aura Different locations in 10 YEARS Classic motor boats ride in FESTIVAL Tuomiokirkkotori and VPK House the city centre Courtyard of the Brewery the River Aura Forum Marinum courtyard Brahenpuisto Restaurant Koulu © Lennart Holmberg © Lennart & Art Festival © Food Karlsson © Kalle © Turun Pursiseura ry Pursiseura © Turun Photo: Roster, Joni Kärki Joni Roster, Photo: July 7–12 July 31–August 1 August 7–8 August 26–27 September 3–6 September 14–15 October 22–25 SWAN REGATTA TURKU SEA JAZZ VEGÅNIA STREET FOOD SHIFT BUSINESS FOOD & ART FESTIVAL TURKU IMPRO FESTIVAL BALTIC HERRING MARKET Turku Ruissalo Boatyard FESTIVAL FESTIVAL Ruissalo Boatyard Turku Student Theatre & Banks of the River Aura Old Great Square Turku Dance School Dance Team WATER BUS TO RUISSALO An inexpensive local summer favourite: let the water bus take you from the city to Ruissalo for just 3 €. You can also rent a Föli bike and ride to Ruissalo. LÅNA PICNIC RIVER CRUISE Låna has brought modern picnic boats to the River Aura. Rent one – they are easy to use environmentally Live like a local friendly electric boats and designed for 2–8 people. Price: 59 €/1 h, 99 €/2 hrs, 129 €/3 hrs LOCAL HOME VISIT Looking for some “local touch?” This home is situated near the city center but also by the seaside. Your hostess will introduce you to the Finnish family life and culture through fun activities. What would you do if you Book your local home visit via [email protected] were a Turku local for a day? Go to a market café? For DOERZ a swim at Samppalinna? Doerz helps travellers find real-life experiences A walk along the River Aura? with locals from berry picking to beer tasting. fi.doerz.com/visitturku FÖRI RUISSALO, THE MOST FAMOUS ISLAND Föri is Turku’s own little city ferry, which has be OF THE TURKU ARCHIPELAGO IS transporting Turku residents across the River Aura KNOWN FOR ITS BEAUTIFUL OAK since 1904. The ‘cruise’ lasts about two minutes, FORESTS AND CHARMING 19TH CEN- enough time to admire the beautiful views of the TURY VILLAS. ONCE THE HUNTING River Aura. The ride is completely free! ISLAND FOR THE COURT OF TURKU CASTLE, RUISSALO IS EASILY ACCESSI- FUNICULAR BLE BY LAND OR BY SEA. GO, EXPLORE This newest of Turku’s public transport vehicle takes – THAT’S WHAT THE LOCALS DO! people up and down the Kakolanmäki hill for free. Awaiting you on Kakolanmäki are, among others MORE INFO: VISITTURKU.FI things, restaurant Kakolanruusu, Café Kakola and the KISSMYTURKU.COM Kakola Brewing Company. THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL & LARGEST ARCHIPELAGO There are 40,000 islands and skerries between Turku and Åland.