An early evening at a canal in Turku

Turku – Finland's Oldest City

An adult person pointing at an array of traditional houses across the canal

A view of a bridge over the river on a summer evening

For centuries, this river carried goods and people between the city and the islands, making it a vital link between Turku and Saaristo.

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A person fishing on a boat

Saaristo’s waters await – cast your line and try sustainable fishing.

Paddling in finnish archipelago

Kayak through serene coves or go paddleboarding along rocky shores.

Mushrooms in a basket

Foraging for Mushrooms in Saaristo

A Picture of a kayaking instructor in the finnish archipelago

Gabriel, shaped by Saaristo