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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Southwest Finland, Finland
Southwest Finland, also known as Finland Proper (Finnish: Varsinais-Suomi, Swedish: Egentliga Finland) is a region in the south-west of Finland. It borders the regions of Satakunta and Tavastia Proper. The region’s capital and most populous city is Turku.
Restaurants in Southwest Finland
1. Archipelago National Park
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
The World's Most Magnificent Archipelago The labyrinthine Archipelago Sea, off Southwestern Finland, has more islands than any other archipelago in the world. It has also been described as the world's most beautiful archipelago. The archipelago scene varies from larger islands dotted with rustic pastures and vibrant villages, to wild and windswept rocky islets. Scheduled ferry services take locals and trippers to the main islands all year round. Location of Archipelago National Park in Finland: In Southwest Finland Region in the areas of Kemiönsaari and Pargas/Parainen. Arrival: By car, boat and public transportation. Activities: Sailing, canoeing, voluntary activities. Sights: Örö Fortress Island and varying nature with rugged rocky islets, forested islands and wide stretches of open sea, the glory of flowers in traditional agricultural landscapes, autumn storms, the silence of nature in winter. Suitability: Since the national park is only accessible by sea, a visit requires thorough planning. No services for visitors with mobility difficulties. Services: Archipelago Nature Centre Blue Mussel, excursion harbours, campfire sites, camping areas. Services of cooperating partners are also available. Trails: Ten nature trails on land (0.3-3km) introduce visitors to archipelago culture and nature and two underwater nature trails.
2. Adventure Park
3. Turku Cathedral
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4.5 based on 677 reviews
Reviewed By Evabe13
We needed an easy place to visit near the city centre and this church is just few hundred meters from the centre. There was a nice park next to the church also. The church itself is beautiful both inside and outside. Inside there is a lot to see.
4. Turun Kauppahalli
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4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By PhilipYos - Odessa, Ukraine
This is mainly a food market. Lots of meat and fish stalls. Also places to sit down to enjoy a coffee or lunch. Right in the City center
5. Turku City Library
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4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By PhilipYos - Odessa, Ukraine
Local folks seems to love coming here. Great facilities for the locals. Beautiful old and New building. Nice cafe inside.
6. Turku Medieval Market
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
No matter if you are a knight or young maid, represent the nobility or the peasantry, it is time for your to dive into the Middle Ages! Turku Medieval Market at the end on June offers Medieval amusements for the whole family. The tables will groan with delicacies, the fierceful knights will show their strength and the handicraftsmen will show their skills at the Medieval Market. The event is one of the biggest in Finland.
7. Uusikaupunki Old Church
8. Archangel Michael's church
9. Nagu Church
10. Kylamaki Village of Living History
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Kylamaki Village of Living History is an outdoors museum, where the old tools and utensils are still in use. The area consists of four country houses with their barns and fields. Meet the lady of Iso-Kohmo house, busy in the kitchen. Enjoy the peace of Finnish countryside, only four kilometers from central Turku. Easy access by bus.
