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History and Light in Turku

A quiet afternoon exploring medical history and river views.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 15:51

    Healthcare Museum

    Start at the Healthcare Museum. Arrive when it opens to beat the crowds and get a clear view of the medical instruments and operating room history before the day gets busy.

  2. 16:51

    Tintå

    Walk 15 minutes to Tintå for a relaxed lunch. The wine restaurant by the river serves gourmet pizzas and tasty lunches on weekdays, offering a calm atmosphere to digest the morning's history.

  3. 18:51

    Urheilupuisto Sports Park

    Head to Urheilupuisto Sports Park. This extensive parkland is home to the Paavo Nurmi Stadium and offers plenty of space to exercise or walk. It is the perfect spot to catch the golden light starting around 19:51, with the sun setting toward the WNW.

Local tip

The museum is only open on the last Monday of the month from 16:00–18:00 and by appointment. Check the route for the walk to Tintå if you are not familiar with the area.

Check before you go

  • Healthcare Museum hours: Every last Mon of the month 16:00–18:00 and by appointment.
  • Tintå hours: Mo 11:00-24:00; Tu-Th 11:00-01:00; Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 12:00-22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Turku (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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