TURKU Katariina Nurmela Susanna Kainsalo Malaika Mollel BASIC

TURKU Katariina Nurmela, Susanna Kainsalo, Malaika Mollel

BASIC INFORMATION • Turku is located in the southeast coast of Finland. Turku is Finland’s oldest city, which was founded in 1229. It’s considered a city of art, culture and history. • It’s easy to get to Turku from for example Helsinki and Tampere via bus or a train within a couple of hours. You can also fly there from Oulu. • From Europe it’s very easy to get to Turku from Stockholm. The flight takes only an hour and the boat takes a day/night. There also straight flights to Turku from Copenhagen, Riga, Gdansk and Budapest. • It’s also possible to tour the wonderful archipelago around Turku on a cruise ship or your own boat.

• There about 180 000 habitants in Turku, which makes it the 5 th most populated city in Finland. It’s officially a bilingual city, with 5% being Swedish speakers. • Finland’s traveling organisation chose Turku to be Finland’s topdomestic travel attraction in 2011. Reasoning behind it had a lot to do with the fact that there has been a lot of work done in Turku to improve tourism, which can be seen in the growing tourist figures.

SIGHTS

TURKU CASTLE • Also know as the symbol of Turku • Built in 1824 • Museum has multiple exhibitions and events • Located in Aurajokisuu (close to harbour)

THE CATHEDRAL OF TURKU • Finlands national sanctuary • Finlands most valuable monument in the building history • Inaugurated in 14 th century

MOOMINWORLD • Located in Naantali, close to Turku • Theme park made based on Moomin books by Tove Jansson • Opened in 1993 • Attracts a lot of visitors/ travelers

ATTRACTIONS

• Saaristomeri • Kurjenrahka • 500 km 2 • 29 km 2 • opened in 1983 • opened in 1998 • an empire of islands full of forest, rocky islets and changing nature. • mostly swamp and forest • Saaristomeri national park composes a core of biosphere region • a small national park, only markable as a local hiking destination.

CULTURES • European Capital of Cultures in 2011 • Several theaters, museums, art galleries and cinemas • Sibelius Museum, the only museum in Finland that specializes in the field of music • Most notable event is the Medieval Market held in July every year • Turku is the official Christmas city of Finland • Christmas peace is declared December 24 th from the Brinkkala Hall balcony • Has some of the oldest music festivals in Scandinavia • Ruisrock, Turku Music Festival • And also the largest electronic music festival in Northern Europe: New Music Festival

EVENTS

RUISROCK • Annually held polular rockfestival • Longest running rockfestival in Finland • Festival of the year • Promotor of the year • Previous preformers include: Metallica, Iron Maiden, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jeff Beck, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chuck Berry, U 2 ja Bob Dylan, and some of the most popular Finnish preformers • Last year 93 000 guests, previous year 71 000 • Festival also includes restaurants, bunjee jumping etc.

DECLARATION OF CHRISTMAS PEACE • On Christmas eve at 12 pm Turku declares christmas peace • Televised for Finland Importand christmas tradition for many • Unique tradition known around the world • Only city where the tradition has continued continuously since the middle ages

MEDIEVAL MARKET • A market set at the Old Great Square of Turku 25 th-28 th of June each year • Biggest event in Finland about medieval or ancient times • You can learn about medieval times through theatre, music, dance, circus and other activities

ACCOMMODATION

• Hotel Caribia • Hesehotel • Break Sokos Hotel Caribia • First Hesburger was opened in 1980 in Turku • Hotel which includes • Spa treatements • 15 rooms and 46 beds • Waterpark • It’s possible to order and pay for breakfast for 6 euros • 7 indoor pool • Outside pool • Business center • Restaurants • Bars • Fitness centre • Includes a Hese. Cafe sandwich or wrap, juice and a coffee/soft drink • Hesburger-restaurant is available for customers 24/7

SVARTE RUDOLF • Turku has several riverboats that are popular doing the summer • Highclass restaurant, which is also used for parties, events and meetings • International atmosphere and the beautiful view has made it one of Finland’s most famous boat restaurants • Known around the world as well

MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA

KISS MY TURKU - CAMPAIGN • Local favorites – campaign, called by Kiss my Turku. • Made by Turku touring • Over one hundred people took apart to the campaign • Some finnish celebrities and normal people from Turku • On TV, Internet, Social media (facebook, twitter, youtube) • Homepage www. kissmyturku. fi

ACTIVITIES

FLOWPARK • Flow. Park is a new kind of adventure theme park, where you can test your physical skills high up in the trees.

ARCHIPELAGO TRAIL • This tourist route going round the Archipelago of Turku takes you through the magnificent natural and cultural landscapes. Along the 250 km route you’ll encounter 12 bridges, 9 ferries and many idyllic Archipelago parishes.

FINLANDIA SAILING • The archipelago invites You to a sailing holiday in Turku. • Sail out as skipper yourselves and invite friends to enjoy unforgettable moments at sea.

THE CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE OLD GREAT SQUARE • The stalls will offer a wide selection of artisans’ masterpieces, such as products made of natural materials, decorative items, clothing, fine art and Christmas delights.

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