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Whether you host a dozen or a thousand guests, Turku and the surrounding archipelago will make a lasting impression. Take a closer look at how you get to Turku,  where to meet and sleep  - and get inspired by the 40.000 surrounding islands making the archipelago an element of your event.

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How to get to Turku

Getting to Turku is easy by air, sea and rail - you are bound to find the option just right for you.

Turku airport connects to most major hubs via Helsinki, Stockholm and Riga. Helsinki airport is a short flight or a 2,5hour train ride away. By rail you arrive easily in both the heart of science and business and the city centre. The ferry ride from Stockholm offers a scenic route and a possibility to host an event already on the way to Turku.

✈️Helsinki & Stockholm Arlanda 40min
🚆Helsinki & Helsinki Airport ~2hours
⛴️Stockholm 11 hours through the archipelago

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Where to meet in Turku

Turku offers a wide range venues for small meetings as well as large events and congresses.
Historic & unique. Campus venues. Waterfront & archipelago. 
Here are a few of our favourites for hosting an event in Turku.

  • Logomo

    Logomo

    a former railways engineering works turned into a versatile and striking venue for small and large events.

    Capacity: up to 3500 guests
    Location: by Turku railway station
    logomo.fi

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    Kulttuuriranta

    a cultural shoreline venue combining the city theatre side by side with the new architectural Music Centre Fuuga.

    Capacity: up to 1300 guests
    Location: by the river
    kulttuuriranta.fi

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    Ruissalo Boat Yard

    an atmospheric setting for congresses and business events on the first step to archipelago, just 5km from the city center. 

    Capacity: up to 450 guests
    Location: by the sea
    ruissalontelakka.com

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    Joki Event Venue

    a wide range of meeting and event spaces at the heart of Turku Science Park. Access to tech, services and experts under one roof. 

    Capacity: up to 260 guests
    Location: by Kupittaa railway station
    teknologiakiinteistot.fi

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    Turku Castle

    a medieval piece of history in the first city and old capital of Finland offers a unique meeting venue close to where the river meets the sea.

    Up to: 430 guests
    Location: by the harbour
    turunlinna.fi
     

  • Gatorade center

    Gatorade Center

    A home to hockey, yet so much more. Spacious and flexible facilities accommodate a wide range of event sizes and setups.

    Capacity: up to 11.800 guests
    Location: 6km from the city centre

Where to sleep in Turku

The recipe for a successful event is a good night's sleep. In Turku, the hotel is never far from the event venue, and most hotels are suitable for hosting the event itself. Learn more about hotels in Turku and the surrounding archipelago on our Saaristo site.

Explore hotels in Turku
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Contact us

Need help organising your congress, conference or business event?
We would be happy to assist you in finding the right partners for your event.