Welcome to Turku!
Here you will find information about the hotels in Turku where we have arranged discounted rates for conference attendees: Please contact the hotels directly to book accommodation. Here you will find a map of Turku, where you can find for example restaurants and tourist attractions. The programme takes place in Arken, Tehtaankatu 2, and Arcanum, Arcanuminkuja 1. Here you can find a map of Arken with room numbers. If you need more assistance on how to get to Arken building from the train station, see the instructions here.Travelling to Turku
Flights
You can fly to either Helsinki or Turku airport. Here you can find more information about the airport in Helsinki, and here you can find infomration on the airport in Turku.Buses
You can book a bus from the airport to Turku bus station with Matkahuolto. It is easy to get form the bus station to the center of Turku, either by walking or by taking a local bus. The local buses in Turku are run by Föli. A single ticket is 3,15€ (4,5€ when paying with cash) and valid for 2 hours. You can also purchase a daily ticket on the Föli app, which you can download for free on your phone. When travelling from Turku airport, you can take bus number 1 straight from the airport to the market square at the center of town. On the Föli website and app you can also find other routes that you might need.Trains
You can take a train with VR from the airport in Helsinki to Turku. You can choose whether you want to get off the train in Kupittaa or at Turku train station. From both stations you will likely need to take a bus or taxi to your accommodation. Food options*Please also note that the registration fee does not include lunches. We kindly ask all participants to make their own lunch arrangements during the event.
There are various dining options available nearby. Here we have compiled a list of recommended restaurants close to the university.What to see in Turku
Turku/Åbo is usually very pleasant at the beginning of May. It is situated at the edge of the Finnish archipelago. On the website of Visit Turku, you can find more information about tourist attractions, museums, and exploring the city. You are also welcome to look at the website of Visit Turku Archipelago, the tourist board for Turku and its neighbouring coastal municipalities of Naantali and Parainen (Pargas in Swedish).
Above: the Arken building at Tehtaankatu 2, Turku, main venue for the conferences (Source: Åbo Akademi Foundation)