Turku

Located at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is Finland’s oldest city and one of Northern Europe’s most uniquely culture-rich and historic destinations. Founded in the 13th century and built on seven hills, its architectural highlights include Turku Castle and the intriguing Kakola – a former prison, located on a hill that it is named after. Turku is the gateway to the beautiful Turku Archipelago, a utopia of around 20,000 pristine islands and rocky islets, covered with wild oak forests and offering scenic walking trails.