Timeline
14:42
Arrive at the monastery grounds. Walk the path to find a quiet spot where you can watch the sky change colour. The building is set back from the road, offering a calm space to wait for the light.
15:57
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SW. The golden light begins about 40 minutes before this moment, so you will have a warm glow leading into the twilight.
16:42
Leave the monastery and head back toward the centre. Check the route for lines 21–23x or drive via Tampereen Valtatie (highway 9) to find a place for dinner and a drink after dark.
Local tip
The monastery is 11 km from the centre. Plan your transport back carefully as it is dark by the time you leave.
Check before you go
- Check the route for lines 21–23x or driving directions via highway 9.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Turku (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).