Timeline
10:00
Seurusteluravintola Uusi apteekki
Grab a beer at Uusi apteekki. This former 1907 pharmacy is now a lively pub with great spirits and decorations worth seeing. Arriving early helps you avoid the weekend crowds mentioned in the description.
10:45
Walk 13 minutes to Turku Market Hall. Explore the corridors where the old and new meet in this 1896 building. It is the perfect spot for a snack or lunch before heading out.
11:45
Take bus lines 9, 9A, 10, 10A, or 39 to Uittamo. Walk a few hundred metres to Saaristomeren melojats. Rent a kayak or canoe to explore the water. You can pay in cash and get a quick intro on-site, or ask in advance if you need more advice.
Local tip
Check the opening hours for Saaristomeren melojats before you go, as they vary between 11:00–15:00 and 11:00–17:00 on weekends. The market hall closes at 16:00 on Saturdays.
Check before you go
- Saaristomeren melojats hours: Tue Thu 17–20, Sat Sun 11:00–15:00 or 11:00–17:00 (check!).
- Turku Market Hall hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-16:00.
- Uusi apteekki is crowded on weekends.
Worth knowing
- Turku Market Hall is open at 10:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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