City: Southwest Finland
Top Things to do in Southwest Finland
Top Restaurants in Southwest Finland
What to do and see in Southwest Finland, Finland: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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. Bengtskar Lighthouse
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
2. Adventure Park
3. Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo
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4.5 based on 299 reviews
Luostarinmäki is the only continuous district of wooden houses that survived the fire of 1827 in Turku. These houses are over 200 years old and still standing in their original building sites. The houses have been furnished as craftsmen’s homes and workshops, representing over 30 different trades. The museum tells the story of pre-industrial urban craftsmanship. In the summertime craftsmen come to work in the workshops. The museum is open during summer from May to August, and for the Christmas Season in December.
Reviewed By nelelohmussaar - Turku, Finland
Definitely worth a vist,historical a very cool place! We had a nice trip in luostarinmäki.The ticket price was also affordable.
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. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova
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4.5 based on 289 reviews
The Best Museum Experience Ever! Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova combines history, archaeology and contemporary art with hands-on activities and professional guided tours. It is situated in Southwestern Finland, in Turku. The museum's guided tours introduce you to both the fascinating history of Turku, as well as the intriguing changing art exhibitions. In the summer season tours are included in the entrance fee, but they can also be reserved for groups throughout the year. The museum also provides a cosy cafeteria and a lovely gift shop.
Reviewed By Guide08573947614 - Finland, null
This place is a very unique experience. You can join a guided tour, or stroll through the exhibition all by yourself and learn a lot about the people and their lives in the Middle Ages. A real archaeological excavation to be explored! Also, they have modern art exhibitions, a shop with lots of fun items for sale, and the restaurant / cafeteria is worth visiting too.
6. JukuPark Turku
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
7. 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!
8. Turun Kauppahalli
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4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By PhilipYos - Odessa, Ukraine
This is mainly a food market. Lots of meat and fish stalls. Also places to sit down to enjoy a coffee or lunch. Right in the City center
9. Turku City Library
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4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By PhilipYos - Odessa, Ukraine
Local folks seems to love coming here. Great facilities for the locals. Beautiful old and New building. Nice cafe inside.
10. Flowpark Turku
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Flowpark is an ecological adventure park open from May to October. Adventure trails have been built on living trees without harming them. You may solve over 120 tasks even at a height of twenty meters. Tasks refer to ropeways, including swaying paths, liane jumps, swings, and zip lines. Flowpark has been meant for people of all ages, full of adventure spirit, from 120 cm height onwards – there is a challenge for any ordinary guy as well as for experienced 'wilderness foxes'! In the park, you also find four lower courses for children under 120 cm in height. You don't need to have any advanced skills for the Flowpark trails. You'll be instructed how to use the equipment and how to act on the trails before you are allowed to enter the actual trails. Every customer will complete a test trail, and after he or she has passed it, he or she is allowed to adventure independently on the trails. One proceeds on the trails continuously connected to a safety cable wire. Challenge yourself!
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