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Turku Castle

Turku, Finland

History

A medieval castle at the mouth of the Aura river, Finland’s largest surviving medieval building, with museum rooms through six centuries.

Nearest town
Turku, Finland
Category
History & culture
GPS
60.4353, 22.2290

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Finland: No motorway tolls for cars. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Raision matkaparkkiMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Turku Castle
    MotorhomesShowersToiletsWaste disposal
  • Ruissalo CampingCampsite
    7 km from Turku Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Naantali CampingCampsite
    11 km from Turku Castle · 55 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
  • Matkaparkki.com Turku MoisioMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Turku Castle · 17 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
  • SFC-HarvaluotoMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Turku Castle · 40 pitches
    MotorhomesWaste disposal
  • Salorannan leirintäalueCampsite
    22 km from Turku Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi

All campsites in Finland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Turku Castle?

Turku Castle is in Turku, Finland, at GPS 60.4353, 22.2290. It is about 12 km from Naantali.

Can you camp near Turku Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Raision matkaparkki, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Turku Castle?

Turku Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Finland’s Archipelago Trail from Turku.

What is there to see near Turku Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Moominworld (13 km), Hanko (79 km), Fiskars Village (82 km) and Rauma Old Town (86 km).

When is the best time to visit Turku Castle?

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)

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