City: Southwest Finland
Top Things to do in Southwest Finland
Top Restaurants in Southwest Finland
10 Sights & Landmarks in Southwest Finland That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Salon VPK:n Talo
2. Bengtskar Lighthouse
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
3. Kaiturin Tila
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Traditional southern Finnish farm with friendly people and domestic animals. Here you can also see beautiful old farm buildings. Guided tours by the mistress of the family are arranged during summer season. Check the schedule on the farm´s website!
4. Uto
5. 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.
6. Forum Marinum Maritime Centre
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4.5 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By hongnhung28
We were a bit on a rush on that day so didn't manage to check out all the boats and the inside museum. Easily reachable by bus or the city bike. It is a bit far to walk from the city center. They have a nice selection boats/ships here. Very nice to visit on a sunny summer day and have some ice-cream afterwards by the river.
7. Martinkirkko
8. 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!
9. Isokari Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
