Finland’s Archipelago Trail from Turku
A ring road of bridges and small ferries through the thousands of islands of south-west Finland, starting and ending near Turku.
- Distance
- 187 km (116 mi)
- Driving
- 2 h 35 min
- Suggested days
- 4
- Stops
- 9
- Countries
- Finland
- Updated
- July 10, 2026
At a glance: 4-day road trip of about 187 km (116 mi) with 9 stops, from Turku to Moominworld. About 2 h 35 min of driving in total.
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Route description
Start in Turku, Finland’s oldest city, with its castle and cathedral. Route 180 leads south-west over bridges to Parainen, and then the first ferry takes you across to Nagu, a Swedish-speaking island parish with a small harbour and café culture.
The road continues to Korpo, at the edge of the outer archipelago, where smooth granite islets and lighthouses stretch to the horizon. From Korpo more ferries carry you north to Houtskär and then Iniö, before the last crossing lands at Kustavi on the mainland side.
Most crossings are free road ferries that run all day, but the connection between Houtskär and Iniö is a smaller ferry with a summer timetable and limited space, so check it before committing a motorhome. The full ring is about 250 km and works best from mid-June to mid-August.
From Kustavi drive south through Taivassalo to Naantali, a wooden old town that fills with visitors in summer when Moominworld is open. Turku is only 15 km away. Distances are short, so take your time and stay in small island campsites.
Stop-by-stop itinerary
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Turku
Finland - 23 km
Turku Castle
HistoryTurku, FinlandA medieval castle at the mouth of the Aura river, Finland’s largest surviving medieval building, with museum rooms through six centuries.
- 319 km
Parainen
Finland - 431 km
Nagu
Finland - 524 km
Korpo
Finland - 616 km
Houtskär
Finland - 745 km
Kustavi
Finland - 847 km
Naantali
Finland - 91 km
Moominworld
OdditiesNaantali, FinlandA summer theme park on an island reached by footbridge from Naantali’s old town, with the Moomin house and characters from Tove Jansson’s books.
Suggested stages and overnight stops
4 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Turku → Nagu · 53 km · 0 h 44 minOn the way: Turku Castle, Parainen.Overnight nearby, for example: Rumarstrand (17 km); SF-Caravan Pargas Nejden rf (17 km).
- Day 2: Nagu → Houtskär · 40 km · 0 h 33 minOn the way: Korpo.Overnight nearby, for example: Kittuis camping & caravan (5 km); Mossala Island Resort (8 km).
- Day 3: Houtskär → Kustavi · 45 km · 0 h 37 minOvernight nearby, for example: Kustavin Lootholma (2 km); Lomavalkama (5 km).
- Day 4: Kustavi → Moominworld · 48 km · 0 h 40 minOn the way: Naantali.Overnight nearby, for example: Naantali Camping (1 km); Livonsaari Caravan (14 km).
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons
Practical notes for the road
- Finland: No motorway tolls for cars. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
- Parainen → Nagu. Ferry crossing needed
- Houtskär → Kustavi. Ferry crossing needed
Road rules and fees change. Check official sources before you travel.
FAQs
How long is Finland’s Archipelago Trail from Turku?
4-day road trip of about 187 km (116 mi) with 9 stops, from Turku to Moominworld. About 2 h 35 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for Finland’s Archipelago Trail from Turku?
We suggest 4 days: about 2 h 35 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does Finland’s Archipelago Trail from Turku start and end?
It starts in Turku and ends in Moominworld.
Which countries does Finland’s Archipelago Trail from Turku pass through?
Finland.
Where can you camp along Finland’s Archipelago Trail from Turku?
OpenStreetMap lists 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 20 km of the stops on this route. For example: Naantali Camping, Kittuis camping & caravan and Livonsaari Caravan.
When is the best time for Finland’s Archipelago Trail from Turku?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
