What to do in Southwest Finland

Activities, attractions and tours

A historic church with a clock tower, surrounded by autumn trees and a cobblestone path.
A historic stone building with a tower, surrounded by autumn foliage.
A historic church with a tall tower and a clock.
A waterfront with a clock tower, boats, and a pier with buildings.
A narrow street flanked by traditional wooden houses with red and white facades, leading to a building with a red balcony.

Activities

Traditional saunas and ice swimming. Open every day throughout the year.

Järvelä Sauna Experience in the Turku Archipelago

AU$26
per adult
Järvelä Sauna Experience in the Turku Archipelago
Sea Kayaking Tour 3 to 6 hours In Turku Archipelago Sea Finland

Kayaking Adventure: Discover the Hidden Gems of Turku Archipelago

AU$186
per adult
Kayaking Adventure: Discover the Hidden Gems of Turku Archipelago
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Turku Castle

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City Center

If you're spending some time in City Center, Paavo Nurmi Stadium and Turun Kauppahalli are top sights worth seeing.

A riverside town with a wooden bridge, a church, and colorful buildings.

Turku Harbour

While visiting Turku Harbour, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Turku and Tallink Silja Terminal.

A calm lake with a rocky shoreline, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

Ruissalo

You'll enjoy the seaside views and spas in Ruissalo. You might want to make time for a stop at Aura Golf or Koirauimaranta.

A tree-lined park pathway with a distant building.

Kupittaa

While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Vartiovuori Observatory and Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova are some notable places to visit nearby.

A street lined with colorful buildings and autumn trees.

Port Arthur

Though Port Arthur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paavo Nurmi Stadium and Turun Kauppahalli.

 

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Day trip destinations from Southwest Finland

A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a river.

Turku

An interior with wooden pews, a high arched ceiling with star patterns, and a central altar with a chandelier.

Uusikaupunki

A sunset over a calm lake with a dock and a small boat.

Kaarina

A calm lake surrounded by dense forest and rocky cliffs under a clear blue sky.

Teijo