Timeline
10:00
Walk three minutes to Honkapirtti for an early lunch. This East Karelian-style cabin has been a stopping point for visitors for decades. Order the traditional pea soup and pancakes. It is warm, unpretentious, and perfect for a crisp spring day.
10:45
Stroll 22 minutes east-northeast through the oak forests to the Turku University Botanical Garden. Explore the outdoor gardens where the spring foliage is just beginning to show. The quiet paths are ideal for a slow walk away from the main ferry terminal bustle.
11:30
Head 13 minutes west-southwest to Kahvila Promenade. Sit in the park with a view toward the shore. Enjoy a coffee and a sweet pastry while watching the boats on the Turku estuary. This is the perfect place to linger and digest your earlier meal.
Local tip
Honkapirtti is open from 10:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. Kahvila Promenade is open daily from 10:00 in spring. Arriving at 10:00 ensures both spots are ready for you.
Check before you go
- Honkapirtti hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa,Su 10:00-17:00
- Kahvila Promenade hours: Daily 14 May–30 August and Sat–Sun in spring 10:00–18:00
Worth knowing
- Honkapirtti is open at 10:00 only on Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Turku (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).