6 days in Turku & Hanko Itinerary

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate Old Rauma and Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. Visiting The Archipelago Trail and Kurjenrahka National Park will get you outdoors. Explore Turku's surroundings by going to The Church of the Holy Cross (in Rauma), Suomen Hevosurheilumuseo (in Ypaja) and Torronsuo National Park (in Tammela). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, browse the collection at Turku City Library, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Naantali Church.

To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Turku road trip planner .

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airport is Turku Airport. In June, daily temperatures in Turku can reach 64°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Hanko.

Hanko is a bilingual port town and municipality on the south coast of Finland, 130km west of Helsinki. Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): kick back and relax at Bellevue Beach, trek along Tulliniemi Nature Path, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Hanko Water Tower.

For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Hanko tour itinerary planning app .

You can drive from Turku to Hanko in 2 hours. June in Hanko sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride back home.