Turku riverside walk
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A walk along the Aurajoki river is a nice way to experience some aspects of Turku. The city grew up by the river and the riversides are popular for walking, biking or just enjoying nice weather.
This itinerary describes the river banks from the river mouth to the Turku bypass and somewhat beyond, to the Vanhalinna hill castle in Lieto. It is easy to walk just a section of the itinerary. For going all the way a bike can be useful, unless you want to spend a whole day.
UnderstandThe walk works as an alternative to taking the bus if you arrive in the harbour. In the middle, the walk is a way to see locals enjoying this environment. The walk also passes by several attractions.
Preparee. by the Student Village, by the centre and downstream, there is no need for preparation or any special equipment.
Get inThe itinerary starts in Port of Turku, by the river mouth at the right-hand bank.
WalkStart by going to the park by Turku Castle. You could pay a visit to the castle, which hosts the historic museum and a restaurant (entrance in both ends).
CopeThere are toilets at the cafés and museums, mostly locked in off hours. Except for these, and the outhouse toilet by the road from the Koroinen farm, you are probably out of luck.
Stay safeThere are a few places where you do need to mind the traffic, especially by bike. The Vanhalinna hill does not have fences, so don't do anything stupid.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Turku riverside walk" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons