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Turku

Turku (Swedish: Åbo) is a city in the Southwest of Finland.

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Hotels in Turku

Park Hotel Score 8.425 from 23 reviews
Rauhankatu 1 8.43/10
Situated by a beautiful park, this intimate Art Nouveau building dating back to 1902 was completely renovated and transformed into a unique hotel in 1984. An important part of the hotel’s appeal is the numerous antiques, a nostalgic atmosphere and a personal touch. All rooms are unique and share two things in common; individuality and ambience. They include parquetry floors, hand woven carpets, velvet quilts, and elegant wallpapers in different shades. The courtyard’s floral arrangement and the park nearby create a cosy and peaceful ambience. During summer, the outdoor terrace is a great place to enjoy refreshments and alcoholic beverages. Guests are greeted at the reception by the hotel mascot, a 35 year old African Grey Parrot, Jaakko. ... more
 
Guesthouse Bridget Inn Score 8.925 from 5 reviews
Kaivokatu 18 8.93/10
Just 200 metres from Moomin World Theme Park, this historic inn offers guest rooms with hotel service and self-catering apartments. Guests enjoy free parking and Wi-Fi. Guesthouse Bridget Inn can trace its roots back to 1880. It offers a combination of traditional furnishings and modern amenities. The hotel is located in the Naantali old town. Each apartment at Bridget Inn has a fully equipped kitchen. All guest rooms have a refrigerator. A number of guest rooms have a private terrace. Guests can order Italian à la carte dishes at the reception or via phone. The meals are served in the guest room, on the outside terrace or in the breakfast room. Bridget Inn has an outside playground as well as an indoor play corner. ... more
 
Scandic Julia Score 6.75 from 40 reviews
Eerikinkatu 4 6.75/10
Within walking distance of Turkus attractions, conveniently in the city centre and just a stones throw from the main square and all shopping streets and gallerias, is Scandic Julia. The healthy breakfast is served in the restaurant. Here guests can also enjoy Mediterranean style cuisine for lunch and dinner in a cosy atmosphere, enhanced by an open fire and traditional wooden beams. Scandic Julias 3 meeting rooms combined with the central location make the hotel a preferred place for conferences and business events. ... more
 
Holiday Inn Turku Score 8.175 from 28 reviews
Eerikinkatu 28 8.18/10
Conveniently situated in the city centre, just a short stroll from the famous Market Square, the lively shopping quarters and River Aurajoki, is the comfortable Holiday Inn Turku. The elegant guest rooms offer high-class amenities such as pillow menus, coffee and tea making facilities and TVs with a wide choice of channels. Restaurant Brasserie Armada serves delicious international treats for both lunch and dinner and Bar Hemingway's is a cosy retreat to relax in after a busy days sightseeing. At Holiday Inn Turku guests can also unwind in the 2 saunas or the indoor swimming pool. Guests arriving by car can make use of the hotel's private garage. ... more
 
Best Western Hotel Seaport Score 8 from 70 reviews
Toinen Poikkikatu 2 8/10
Please note that the airport shuttle bus operates regularly during the following times. Weekdays from 05.20 to 23.30 Weekends from 07.10 to 23.40. ... more
 
More hotels in Turku

Sibelius Museum

Museum with a collection of 300 musical instruments.

type:Museums
address:Tue-Sun 11am-4pm
openinghours:Piispankatu 17
tel:+358 (0)2 215 4494

Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova

Duo museum with the Aboa Vetus on the one hand, allowing you a closer look at medieval times and the Ars Nova on teh other hand, offering an impressive insights into 20th century art.

type:Museums
address:Itäinen Rantakatu 4-6
tel:+358-(0)2-250 0552

Ride Through the Wilderness - Forest Buggy Drive with Optional Abseiling 3 hours

Ride Through the Wilderness - Forest Buggy Drive with Optional Abseiling

Enjoy the outdoors and drive a forest buggy past breathtaking scenery. Having got geared up, your guide takes you by car to the wilderness centre where the safari begins.

Follow a curvy trail up into the hills, where you can see the pure wilderness of Lapland all around you. After a break, head back down into the woods and take the rugged trail back to the start point. Keep your eyes open for the chance to see various wild birds and other animals in their natural environment during the safari.

If you are feeling very adventurous, you have the chance of adding on an optional abseiling experience! The wall is 15 meters high and a great introduction for those new to the sport.

Please note:Participants will take turns in driving. The driver must be minimum 15 years of age and in the possession of valid driving license and there are two people per vehicle.

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Sightseeing tour of Finnish Lakes and Forest 4 hours

Sightseeing tour of Finnish Lakes and Forest

The Nuuksio National Park is about 45 minute drive from Helsinki and covers a large area of beautiful Finnish nature. The park forms part of the large Nuuksio lake uplands, a region that has survived in an almost natural state. There are 38 lakes and ponds in the park and a lot of berries and mushrooms grow there during the summer and fall. In the area there live a large amount of birds, moose and deer.

During the tour a professional nature guide will tell about the features of Finnish nature. You will see a part of the park and take a one to one and a half hour 1.8 miles (3 kilometres) walk along forest paths. After the walk there is time to enjoy coffee and tea and Finnish sweet bread by an open fire in a traditional Lappish kota tent and take a quick dip in the lake. Click here for more information and Booking Details