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Finland Proper, Finland
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Turku countryside, the inland countryside north of urban Turku in Finland Proper, can be a nice change from city tourism. There are quiet roads, agritourism farms, small museums and natural landscapes.
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Medieval stone church, probably built 1490–1510.
Ruskon kirkko
Medieval "grey stone" church.
Wooden church from 1804. Bells moved from the separate bell tower to the new at the church in 1873. Crucifix from 1665.
Kankaisten kartano
Privately owned manor, first mentioned in the 1300s. The current main building is from the 16th century.
Kukkarkoski
Rapids of Aurajoki surrounded by protected cultural and natural landscapes. Museum mill, local history museum and traces of a Stone Age settlement.
Mansion and hill fort. The hill, used as fortress in the Iron Age, is a popular picnic destination, with nice views. There is a summer café, museum and museum shop in the Vanhalinna mansion. Amateur summer theatre in an outbuilding.
Vilkkimäki Coffee Museum
Within the walls of an old dairy, there is a coffee museum, on the shelves of which you can find an extensive coffee-related collection. It includes plenty of coffee packages, as well as various coffee pots, coffee grinders, toasters and other coffee-related items.
Alpaca farm. Take a walk in the forest together with alpacas, just take a guided tour, add a light meal at the "kota" to the visit (1½–2 hr), or stay the night with them. Shop with alpaca products, mostly domestic, some from the farm's alpaca wool.
Maskun linnavuori
A steep hill, used as a fort in the Iron Age. Many such steep hills were used as refuges when a foreign force was approaching. The less steep hillsides were fortified. Nowadays its steepest side is used for rock climbing. As the site is protected, no pre-set protection can be used. Privately owned; be considerate if there are other people
Protected bog. Parts have many nesting birds. Many species of butterflies and spiders. In the bordering woods there are Siberian flying squirrels. Duckboard trail (Karevan kierros), part of the route to Kurjenrahka National Park.
Hiking and mountain biking trail from Turku to Kurjenrahka National Park, via Kullaanvuori, Karevansuo (along Karevan kierto), the hill fort of Masku, and Kangenmiekka. Part of the trail is by minor roads. See On foot above.
Several small lakes with sandy shores, providing opportunities for swimming and sunbathing. The one nearest the road has an official beach with kiosk, while one can find more privacy off the main routes. While the area originated as sand pit, it is actually nice, and popular for recreation. Borders the protected bog Karevansuo and the hiking trail through it.
Tortinmäen lava
Traditional social dancing. Café and grill, bring own water. Owned by the village association (since 2018), dances arranged by a partner.
Terrain tours by request.
A park full of activities and rides for the whole family. A domestic yard and animals living there. Indoor activities include soft-ball canons, climbing walls, a labyrinth, slides, ball pools and an adventure course for every age. Outdoors the whole family can ride the ATVs, jump on the bouncy castles or take a spin on the boats or pedal cars. The little ones can test their racing skills with an electric car. The residents of the zoo include wild forest and farm animals, such as donkeys, reindeer, alpaca and sheep.
B&B and programme services.
Spartan cottage. Pets permitted. Gas cooker for cooking, wood fired heating stove, platform bed for four. Water and bedding (including mattresses? check) have to be brought.
Design shop, Finnish and international brands. Café.
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