Part of Saaristo Partnership Programme
Look for the Part of Saaristo label as you browse – it is your sign of a truly authentic, quality-assured archipelago experience.
Businesses with the quality label are recognised through the Part of Saaristo partnership programme. Each member of the partnership network is carefully selected for its commitment to quality, authenticity, and sustainability.
These companies are dedicated to offering experiences that are both memorable and responsible, the official Part of Saaristo label proudly signifying their shared passion for the archipelago.
Why choose a Part of Saaristo-labelled experience?
- Curated & Trusted – Handpicked businesses that meet high standards.
- Authentic Archipelago Experiences – The best of local flavors, culture, and unspoilt nature.
- More Responsible Travel – Businesses in this initiative are committed to continuously enhancing their sustainability. A key guarantee of this is the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program, in which all labeled businesses participate. Read more about responsible travel here.
Companies with the Part of Saaristo label
Hotels, Spas & Resorts
- Archipelago Centre Korpoström
- Archipelago Hotel Vaihela / Saaristohotelli Vaihela
- Bob W Turku City Center
- Herrankukkaro – Finnish Archipelago Resort
- Hotel Hyppeis värdshus – A Holiday Destination in the archipelago
- Hotel Kakola – A prison turned into a hotel
- Hotel Nestor & Restaurant Back Pocket
- Kultaranta Resort
- Kustavi Lootholma – Quality holiday apartments for rent by the sea
- Lanterna Hotel
- Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa
- Original Sokos Hotel Wiklund
- Project Ö – Private Island
- Radisson Blu Marina Palace
- Scandic Hamburger Börs
- Scandic Julia
- Scandic Plaza
- Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone
- Spahotel Kasnäs
- Sunborn Hotels & Restaurants
- Taattisten tila – Bed & Breakfast and Artist Residency
- Villa Wolax – Archipelago Hotel
Experiences
- Aavameri Sea Kayak
- Bengtskär lighthouse
- B&N Marine – Day at sea
- Jazz City Turku
- Kuppari-Hanna’s Sauna & Natural Health Spa
- Magni Mundi – Travel agency & guided tours
- Moominworld
- Naawa – Nature Awakening
- Paddling Academy / Moving Heart
- Storbåt Tacksamheten – A modern version of a 1800s working boat
- Söderlångvik gård – An estate with a museum, apple orchards and restaurant
- Turku Archipelago Tours / Matka-Launokorpi
- Turku Music Festival
- Valaskala – Fishing guide
- Visit Seili – A 1600s mental asylum island turned into an archipelago research centre
- Yoga Archipelago
- Örö Fortress Island
- Åbo Svenska Teater – Finland's oldest theatre
- 10Bikes – eBike rental and guided tours
Food & Drink
The Part of Saaristo programme is led by Visit Turku Archipelago, a regional tourism organization owned by the cities of Turku, Naantali, and Parainen. VTA’s mission is to highlight the hidden gems of the archipelago and create meaningful travel experiences.