7 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.

Turku is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, brush up on your military savvy at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, visit Naantali Old Town, and examine the collection at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo.

To find photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Turku vacation planner.

San Francisco, USA to Turku is an approximately 19-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10 hours traveling from San Francisco to Turku. In September, Turku is a bit cooler than San Francisco - with highs of 60°F and lows of 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.