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Beyond Helsinki · by train to the south-west coast

Turku: Our Favourites

Finland’s former capital on the Aura river, with its castle, by train from Helsinki.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Turku: the back story

    Turku·In depth

    Finland’s former capital on the Aura river, with its castle and cathedral, by train from Helsinki.

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What to see

  1. At the river mouth

    Turku Castle

    Turku·Castle

    Turku’s medieval castle.

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Getting there

  1. From Helsinki Central

    Trains to Turku

    Helsinki·Train

    VR trains from Helsinki Central to Turku.

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