Turku, Finland’s oldest city, has been a meeting-place for centuries; people have long flocked to Turku to engage in both commerce and fun. And in 2011, Turku will welcome guests as the European Capital of Culture!
Turku is a wonderful destination all year round, with activities for every season. This winter, Turku is perhaps at its most beautiful. The city is under a mantle of snow, and the trees shimmer with a frosting of ice. All you need are comfortable, warm clothes; the rest is up to you. Why not rent a pair of skates and try ice skating in one of the skating rinks? And, if you are in luck, you might even be able to take a stroll along a walking path on the frozen surface of the river Aura. You can’t miss enjoying at least some of our many museums, cafés and fabulous restaurants. And after that-how about spending a relaxing day in one of our spas?
To plan your stay, the best source of information for events, happenings and places to go is the address www.turkutouring.com
In the winter, and in all other seasons, the Turku Card is the visitor’s best friend. It offers many substantial benefits, as well as free entry to a lot of sights. For example, the Turku Card offers free entry to most museums as well as free travel on local buses. Also, many restaurants have special perks for bearers of the card, while discounts are available in a range of shops. TurkuCard will provide contactless smartcard technology before the summer season 2010.
Enjoy Turku in winter and all year round!
