1. TURKU Katariina Nurmela, Susanna Kainsalo, Malaika Mollel

2. BASIC INFORMATION Turku is located in the southeast coast of Finland. Turku is Finland’s oldest city, which was founded in 1229. It’s considered a city of art, culture and history. Turku is located in the southeast coast of Finland. Turku is Finland’s oldest city, which was founded in 1229. It’s considered a city of art, culture and history. It’s easy to get to Turku from for example Helsinki and Tampere via bus or a train within a couple of hours. You can also fly there from Oulu. It’s easy to get to Turku from for example Helsinki and Tampere via bus or a train within a couple of hours. You can also fly there from Oulu. From Europe it’s very easy to get to Turku from Stockholm. The flight takes only an hour and the boat takes a day/night. There are also straight flights to Turku from Copenhagen, Riga, Gdansk and Budapest. From Europe it’s very easy to get to Turku from Stockholm. The flight takes only an hour and the boat takes a day/night. There are also straight flights to Turku from Copenhagen, Riga, Gdansk and Budapest. It’s also possible to tour the wonderful archipelago around Turku on a cruise ship or your own boat. It’s also possible to tour the wonderful archipelago around Turku on a cruise ship or your own boat.

3. There are about 180 000 habitants in Turku, There are about 180 000 habitants in Turku, which makes it the 5th most populated city in Finland. which makes it the 5th most populated city in Finland. It’s officially a bilingual city, with 5% being Swedish It’s officially a bilingual city, with 5% being Swedish speakers. speakers. Finland’s traveling organisation chose Turku to be Finland’s Finland’s traveling organisation chose Turku to be Finland’s topdomestic travel attraction in 2011. Reasoning behind it topdomestic travel attraction in 2011. Reasoning behind it had a lot to do with the fact that there has been a lot of had a lot to do with the fact that there has been a lot of work done in Turku to improve tourism, work done in Turku to improve tourism, which can be seen in the growing tourist figures. which can be seen in the growing tourist figures.

4. SIGHTS

5. TURKU CASTLE Also know as the symbol of Turku Also know as the symbol of Turku Built in 1824 Built in 1824 Museum has multiple exhibitions and events Museum has multiple exhibitions and events Located in Aurajokisuu (close to harbour) Located in Aurajokisuu (close to harbour)

6. THE CATHEDRAL OF TURKU Finlands national sanctuary Finlands national sanctuary Finlands most valuable monument in the building history Finlands most valuable monument in the building history Inaugurated in 14th century Inaugurated in 14th century

7. MOOMINWORLD Located in Naantali, close to Turku Located in Naantali, close to Turku Theme park made based on Moomin books by Theme park made based on Moomin books by Tove Jansson Tove Jansson Opened in 1993 Opened in 1993 Attracts a lot of visitors/ travelers Attracts a lot of visitors/ travelers

8. ATTRACTIONS

9. Saaristomeri Saaristomeri 500 km2 500 km2 opened in 1983 opened in 1983 an empire of islands full of forest, rocky islets and changing nature. an empire of islands full of forest, rocky islets and changing nature. Saaristomeri national park composes a core of biosphere region Saaristomeri national park composes a core of biosphere region Kurjenrahka 29 km2 opened in 1998 mostly swamp and forest a small national park, only markable as a local hiking destination.

10. CULTURES European Capital of Cultures in 2011 European Capital of Cultures in 2011 Several theaters, museums, art galleries and cinemas Several theaters, museums, art galleries and cinemas Sibelius Museum, the only museum in Finland that specializes in the field of music Sibelius Museum, the only museum in Finland that specializes in the field of music Most notable event is the Medieval Market held in July every year Most notable event is the Medieval Market held in July every year Turku is the official Christmas city of Finland Turku is the official Christmas city of Finland Christmas peace is declared December 24th from the Brinkkala Hall balcony Christmas peace is declared December 24th from the Brinkkala Hall balcony Has some of the oldest music festivals in Scandinavia Has some of the oldest music festivals in Scandinavia Ruisrock, Turku Music Festival Ruisrock, Turku Music Festival And also the largest electronic music festival in Northern Europe: New Music Festival And also the largest electronic music festival in Northern Europe: New Music Festival

11. EVENTS

12. RUISROCK Annually held polular rockfestival Annually held polular rockfestival Longest running rockfestival in Finland Longest running rockfestival in Finland Festival of the year Festival of the year Promotor of the year Promotor of the year Previous preformers include: Metallica, Iron Maiden, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jeff Beck, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chuck Berry, U2 ja Bob Dylan, and some of the most popular Finnish preformers Last year 93 000 guests, previous year 71 000 Festival also includes restaurants, bunjee jumping etc.

13. DECLARATION OF CHRISTMAS PEACE On Christmas eve at 12 pm Turku declares christmas peace On Christmas eve at 12 pm Turku declares christmas peace Televised for Finland  Importand christmas tradition for many Televised for Finland  Importand christmas tradition for many Unique tradition known around the world Unique tradition known around the world Only city where the tradition has continued continuously since the middle ages Only city where the tradition has continued continuously since the middle ages

14. MEDIEVAL MARKET A market set at the Old Great Square of Turku 25th-28th of June each year A market set at the Old Great Square of Turku 25th-28th of June each year Biggest event in Finland about medieval or ancient times Biggest event in Finland about medieval or ancient times You can learn about medieval times through theatre, music, dance, circus and other activities You can learn about medieval times through theatre, music, dance, circus and other activities

15. ACCOMMODATION

16. Hotel Caribia Hotel Caribia Break Sokos Hotel Caribia Break Sokos Hotel Caribia Hotel which includes Hotel which includes Spa treatements Spa treatements Waterpark Waterpark 7 indoor pool 7 indoor pool Outside pool Outside pool Business center Business center Restaurants Restaurants Bars Bars Fitness centre Fitness centre Hesehotel First Hesburger was opened in 1980 in Turku 15 rooms and 46 beds It’s possible to order and pay for breakfast for 6 euros Includes a HeseCafe sandwich or wrap, juice and a coffee/soft drink Hesburger-restaurant is available for customers 24/7

17. SVARTE RUDOLF Turku has several riverboats that are popular doing the summer Turku has several riverboats that are popular doing the summer Highclass restaurant, which is also used for parties, events and meetings Highclass restaurant, which is also used for parties, events and meetings International atmosphere and the beautiful view has made it one of Finland’s most famous boat restaurants International atmosphere and the beautiful view has made it one of Finland’s most famous boat restaurants Known around the world as well Known around the world as well

18. MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA

19. KISS MY TURKU - CAMPAIGN Local favorites – campaign, called by Kiss my Turku. Local favorites – campaign, called by Kiss my Turku. Made by Turku touring Made by Turku touring Over one hundred people took apart to the campaign Over one hundred people took apart to the campaign Some finnish celebrities and normal people from Turku Some finnish celebrities and normal people from Turku On TV, Internet, Social media (facebook,twitter,youtube) On TV, Internet, Social media (facebook,twitter,youtube) Homepage www.kissmyturku.fi Homepage www.kissmyturku.fi

20. ACTIVITIES

21. FLOWPARK FlowPark is a new kind of adventure theme park, where you can test your physical skills high up in the trees. FlowPark is a new kind of adventure theme park, where you can test your physical skills high up in the trees.

22. ARCHIPELAGO TRAIL This tourist route going round the Archipelago of Turku takes you through the magnificent natural and cultural landscapes. Along the 250 km route you’ll encounter 12 bridges, 9 ferries and many idyllic Archipelago parishes. This tourist route going round the Archipelago of Turku takes you through the magnificent natural and cultural landscapes. Along the 250 km route you’ll encounter 12 bridges, 9 ferries and many idyllic Archipelago parishes.

23. FINLANDIA SAILING The archipelago invites You to a sailing holiday in Turku. The archipelago invites You to a sailing holiday in Turku. Sail out as skipper yourselves and invite friends to enjoy unforgettable moments at sea. Sail out as skipper yourselves and invite friends to enjoy unforgettable moments at sea.

24. THE CHRISTMAS MARKET AT THE OLD GREAT SQUARE The stalls will offer a wide selection of artisans’ masterpieces, such as products made of natural materials, decorative items, clothing, fine art and Christmas delights. The stalls will offer a wide selection of artisans’ masterpieces, such as products made of natural materials, decorative items, clothing, fine art and Christmas delights.

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