Location: Turku
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Top 8 Things to do Good for Couples in Turku, Southwest Finland
Turku (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈturku] ( listen); Swedish: Åbo [ˈoːbʊ] ( listen)) is a city on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of the Aura River, in the region of Southwest Finland. Turku, as a town, was settled during the 13th century and founded most likely at the end of the 13th century, making it the oldest city in Finland. It quickly became the most important city in Finland, a status it retained for hundreds of years. After Finland became part of the Russian Empire (1809) and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Finland was moved to Helsinki (1812), Turku continued to be the most populous city in Finland until the end of the 1840s, and it remains a regional capital and an important business and cultural center.
Restaurants in Turku
1. Bike Rental - by Carfield
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Bicycle rental in the Finnish archipelago.
2. 10Bikes
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
eBike rental and guided eBike tours & City Safaris in Turku Finland. Take an eBike for a short ride around the city or go enjoy the unique and unforgettable Archipelago Trail. We will supply you with suitable eBikes and tailor a customised route for you. Or let us join you on your eBike -tour so we can enjoy a cruisy adventure together! Riding eBike is safe and fun.
3. Aavameri
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
Aavameri SeaKayaking.fi offers high quality sea kayaking tours and courses in the amazing Finnish Archipelago Sea with its over 40.000 islands and skerries. They arrange activities in the Turku area including Naantali, Rymattyla, Pargas, Nagu and the Kimito islands. They also provide transportation, kayak and outdoor equipment rental and give expedition support. Aavameri does not have a fixed base / center, but instead arrange activities all around the area and offer rental kayaks where you need them.
4. 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.
5. Turku Castle
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4.5 based on 1,126 reviews
Reviewed By Lilli_Hoi - Finland, null
Turku Castle was an important bastion and administrative centre when Finland was under the Swedish rule. All Finnish kids remember mid-16th century period and the reign of Duke John and Catherine Jagellon from the history books. Castle was badly damaged during the years (Fire, WWII etc) but has been lovingly restored. It is relatively sparsely furnished but displays an interesting collection of artefacts from the different periods of its history up in the ‘attic’ and has a temporary exhibition space, too. Current exhibition is about merchant etc women of Turku, very interesting. Castle is about 2.5km away from the city centre, very leisurely and family friendly bike ride along the river Aura (pre-register for Föli city bikes, from EUR 5 / day). Guided tour in English recommended as an introduction to the history, most rooms have also helpful and knowledgable attendants (dressed in historical costumes) who are happy to explain the background to the paintings and furniture not covered on the tour. All signage in English and Swedish as well. Highlight for our nine year old boy was the opportunities to dress up in historical costumes. We all have new appreciation for the Knights after having tried on their full, heavy armour! Lots of steps up and down so do wear comfortable shoes. Allow minimum 2 hours for the visit with the tour, it took us 4 hours with dressing up and a game of chess. Shop has nice souvenirs, coffee and snacks tasty in the restaurant. Highly recommended!
6. S/S Ukkopekka
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4.5 based on 89 reviews
Family-owned Steamship company s/s Ukkopekka is based in Turku, Finland. We operate on the sea area of Turku archipelago. Our flagship is an old steamer, s/s Ukkopekka, which takes passengers during the summer season from Turku to Naantali (day cruises) and to island of Loistokari (evening cruises). Welcome!
7. Turku University Botanical Garden
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Experience both Finnish nature and the tropical rainforest throughout the year! The collection of over 5,000 plant species is a living display of the diversity of the plant kingdom. In the 6 greenhouses, you will experience the heat and scents of the tropics and see species ranging from tiny groundcover plants to the highest trees of the rainforest. Ornamental subtropical plants bring a breath of Mediterranean air, living fossils take you to the past, and the drought-resistant succulents surprise with their ability to adapt. In the outdoor gardens (23 hectares), the landscape changes with the four seasons. There are flowering plants from April to November but, in the autumn, leaves change color and winters are amazing, too. Free entrance to the outdoor gardens, open Mon-Sun 8 AM-8 PM. Indoor gardens and café, open Tue-Sun 10 AM-5 PM. Entrance fees to the greenhouses: Adults 7€; Children (0-7) free; Pensioners, students, youth (8-19) 5€; Family ticket (2 adults and their children) 18€.
8. Viking Line Cruises
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4.0 based on 115 reviews
