Things to see and explore in Naantali and Turku

  
 

Naantali

The fourth oldest town in Finland has treated its guests well for more than 600 years. The tradition dating back to the convent times continues: Naantali is still one of the most popular holiday destinations in Finland.
Naantali Tourist Service
Naantali Tourist Brouchure [download]

  
 Idyllic old wooden house s in Naantali's old town

  
 
Church of Naantali

Naantali´s most famous building is the Convent Church. Built in 1443-1462, it is the only building remaining from the days of the Convent. The beautiful belfry in baroque style was built in 1797.

  Moominworld

The Moomins, living just off the Naantali old town, are waiting for your visit.

Moominworld

City of Turku         The Cultural Capital of Europe 2011

Turku touring

TURKU CASTLE
The history of Turku Castle goes back to the 1280’s. In the course of the centuries, a fortified base built for the Royal Governor of Finland and his troops gradual  expanded into a massive grey stone castle. Today, the castle is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Finland. The castle is also a venue for meetings, banquets, temporary exhibitions, concerts, and children’s events.

  
TURKU CATHEDRAL
Turku Cathedral was consecrated as a Cathedral Church in 1300. It is the mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland, and a national shrine. It is one of the most highly valued monuments in Finnish architectural history.
 

  
 

THE TURKU ARCHIPELAGO
The Turku Archipelago is an internationally unique environment, over 20,000 islands, and islets rise out of the sea. The beauty of the archipelago was created by the continental glacier, which thousands of years ago slid over the bedrock giving it the permanent, beautiful shape. The archipelago comprises thousands of kilometers of shoreline.

  
 

ABOA VETUS & ARS NOVA
Aboa Vetus displays 1,400 square meters of an unearthed authentic, medieval town block. Ars Nova exhibits 1,200 square meters of contemporary art in an old ‘palace’. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum displays both domestic and foreign art.

  
LUOSTARINMÄKI HANDICRAFTS MUSEUM
In 1827, a fire destroyed the major part of the town of that time, but the entire Cloister Hill settlement survived. This unique example of a now-lost town environment has since 1940 housed the Cloister Hill Handicrafts Museum comprising some thirty workshops, where the practice of traditional working methods can be viewed. The unique nature of the Museum has brought it international recognition e.g. the ”Golden Apple” award.