5 days in Southwest Finland Itinerary

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

Attractions like Moomin World and Vaski Adventure Island make great kid-friendly stops. There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, brush up on your military savvy at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, get lost in a book at Turku City Library, and explore the world behind art at Turku Art Museum.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Turku trip itinerary builder site .

London, UK to Turku is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Turku due to the time zone difference. In December, Turku is little chillier than London - with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can travel back home.