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Skanssi Shopping and Stroll

A relaxed afternoon at the local shopping centre and its nearby park.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 13:30

    Skanssi

    Start at Skanssi. Browse the ninety special stores or grab a coffee and snack from one of the cafés. The centre is open from 08:00 on weekdays, so you can arrive as soon as it opens.

  2. 14:15

    Vasaramäenpuisto

    Walk for about 47 minutes towards Vasaramäenpuisto. This park is located to the west of the shopping centre, offering a quiet green space to stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air after your shopping.

  3. 15:00

    Skanssi

    Return to Skanssi to wrap up your outing. You can grab a final drink or use the facilities before heading home.

Local tip

Skanssi is a large complex with an indoor playground and underground parking if you need to break up your walk. The walk to Vasaramäenpuisto is a straight shot west from the centre.

Check before you go

  • Skanssi is open Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00, Sa 08:00-18:00, and Su 12:00-18:00.
  • Vasaramäenpuisto is a public park with no specific opening hours, accessible during daylight.

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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