Tourist Information

Visit Turku: Auragatan 8, 20100 Turku, Finland. Tel. +358 2 2627444

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Turku is one of Finland's oldest cities, with a population of around 195,000 people.

Location: Turku is located on the southwestern coast of Finland, at the mouth of the Aura River and the Baltic Sea.

History: Turku was founded in the 1200s and was one of the most important cities in medieval Finland. The city was Finland's first capital until 1812.

Economy: Turku is a significant economic center with strong industries in shipping, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Turku harbor is one of the largest harbors in Finland.

Climate: Turku has a humid continental climate with cold winters and mild to warm summers. Winters are often snowy, while summers are pleasant and sunny.

Language: The official language is Finnish, but Swedish is also an official language and spoken by many residents due to the city's bilingual character.

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Emergency number: 112

Currency: Euro (ATMs are widely available)

Time zone: GMT +3 (Eastern European Time, EET)

Turku has a well-developed public transport system that includes buses and ferries. The city is also served by Turku Airport, which offers both domestic and international flights. It is also easy to explore Turku on foot or by bike.

Parking

In the city center, street parking is subject to fees, and the maximum parking time is limited to 1/2 to 2 hours. If you want to park for a longer period, it is advisable to use parking garages that do not have time restrictions.is limited to 1/2-2 hours. If you want to park for a longer time, it is advisable to use parking garages that do not have limited parking time.