BROMARV > TURKU (116 km) From Bromarv we return along the same road to Tenhola, from where we take road 52 to Salo. Salo is a good place to stop for fuel and a snack. Salo (www.salo.fi) is a business and service centre located at the junction of two old trade routes, the King’s Road and the Ox Road of Häme. Salo is known especially for its electronics industry. Visit the Meritalo Museum to see the first school in Salo. From Salo we continue along the E18/1 to Turku.
	Turku (pop. 175,000) in the southwestern corner of Finland is the oldest city and the first capital of the country. All the main places of interest - from the unique national treasures the Castle in the harbour area to the stately Cathedral close to the Old Great Square - are located by Aura river. The riverbanks are pulsating with life in summertime when people gather there to wine and dine, listen to music and to have a good time. An armada of ships takes people for cruises to the Turku archipelago throughout the summer. Great, luxurious passenger ferries sail daily to Sweden from the harbour at the mouth of the river. At the end of July there is a Medieval Market, when the centre of Turku takes on a historical look. Turku Music Festival, a versatile event with old music, classics, modern music, jazz, opera and concerts for children takes place in the middle of August. The Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum hosts the "Handicrafts Days" in the end of August when masters of different professions get together in the open-air museum and their products are sold in the museum shops. Suitable destinations for families include Turku Castle, Forum Marinum, Aboa Vetus and the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum. Few people know that Turku is also a great place to learn about farm life in the 1950s: the Kylämäki Village of Living History is an oasis right next to the city. There are great opportunities here for relaxing as a family, or for trying out exciting activities such as traditional archery. Affordable quality time for families and adventures for the littlest ones can be found at the Adventure Park in Kupittaanpuisto Park. Kupittaanpuisto also has an outdoor swimming pool. This is Finland’s oldest urban park. For more information, visit ww.elamystenmaa.fi.
	Turku Castle The largest castle in Finland and one of Finland’s most magnificent national treasures.Linnankatu 80, phone +358 (0)2 262 0300. Turku Cathedral The mother church of the Lutheran Church of Finland is also regarded as one of the major buildings in Finnish architectural history. Tuomiokirkkotori, phone +358 (0)2 261 7100. Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum The unique Handicrafts Museum housed in small log huts mainly dating from the 1700s has received international recognition in the form of a ”Golden Apple” award. Luostarinmäki, phone +358 (0)2 262 0350. Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova Museum A twin museum, combining a museum of archaeology and history and a museum of contemporary Finnish and foreign art. Itäinen Rantakatu 4-6, phone +358 (0)2 250 0552. Forum Marinum The latest tourist attraction in Turku and a centre for maritime research is situated near the Castle. Linnankatu 72, phone +358 (0)2 282 9511. Turku Art Museum, has Finland’s largest art collection, ranging from the eighteenth century to modern art. There are also exhibitions of art from other Nordic countries and international lithography. The building, completed in 1904, represents the Finnish Art Nouveau style. Aurakatu 26, phone +358 (0)2 2627 7100, www.turunmuseot.fi. Wäinö Aaltonen Museum, City Art Museum. Sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen was one of the leading Finnish artists of his time. In addition to Aaltonen’s sculptures and paintings, the museum has a large collection of Finnish contemporary art. Itäinen Rantakatu 38, phone +358 (0)2 262 0850, www.turunmuseot.fi. Sibelius Museum, museum of music history. This museum is named after Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. In addition to a collection detailing Sibelius’s career, it contains hundreds of folk and classical music instruments from around the world. www.sibeliusmuseum.abo.fi. Turku Card 2006 Available for 24h /€ 21 or 48h / € 28. Also available a family Turku Card (max. 2 adults and 3 children under 15 years old) for 24h /€ 40. The card offers free admission to nearly all museums and free travel on local buses. The Turku Card can be purchased at most museums and hotels in Turku and from Turku TouRing. Pharmacy Museum, the city’s oldest wooden bourgeois house, built in 1695. Its décor is in eighteenth-century style. The yard has a herb garden and a beautiful little café. Läntinen Rantakatu 13, phone +358 (0)2 262 0280, www.turunmuseot.fi. The Steamship Cruise ”A shipload of gourmet food and live music” In the evenings, the steamer s/s Ukkopekka is a music boat, filled with soft airs, happy swing and beautiful melodies. Stopover at the island of Loistokari. Dancing on the quay every night. Also daily cruises to Naantali. Bookings: s/s Ukkopekka/Ticket office. Linnankatu 38, phone +358 (0)2 515 3300. M/S Lily is available for daily cruises to nearby islands where you can swim, hike, take saunas and have picnics. Bookings: Rosita Oy, Formaalintie 10, phone +358 (0)2 213 1500. www.rosita.fi
	Joella on the shore of the river Aura sells high-quality lithographies, cards, ceramics, knits and other arts and crafts. Artek, at Linnankatu 3, sells modern furniture and practical, useful household items, including designs by Alvar Aalto. The Cultural Centre on the side of Vanha Suurtori square contains various art and craft shops and a café-bookshop. Kaisla, at Eerikinkatu 17, has unique clothes, fabrics and knits. Shopping trips to the central market square and market hall are always fruitful. Museum shops sell many items which cannot be found anywhere else. The Hansa block by the market square contains shops, boutiques, a large department store and many cafés and restaurants. More on Turku: www.turkutouring.fi.
TURKU > NAANTALI (16 km) From Turku it is worth continuing along road 185 for 16 km until you reach Naantali.
	Naantali (pop. 13,200) is a holiday town and an enchanting mix of sea, archipelago, streets of idyllic wooden houses, events, a rich cultural history and activities for modern families. The summer residence and gardens, Kultaranta of the President of Finland make Naantali one of Finland’s most popular tourist towns. Naantali’s fame as a spa resort is rooted in history and Naantali Spa Hotel is a luxurious way to spend a holiday. Arts and music are also an essential part of Naantali, with its annual Music Festival. No family holiday could be complete without a visit to Naantali’s Moominworld. The characters created by writer Tove Jansson are there in the summer. Slightly older guests will be intrigued by Väski adventure island, while adults may enjoy theatrical productions by Linnateatteri (see www.muumimaailma.fi and www.vaski.fi). Naantali has a range of accommodation options, from campsites to a spa.
	Naantali Music Festival, www.naantalinmusiikkijuhlat.fi. Moominworld on the beautiful island Kailo is a fairytale which you can step into. There are exciting things to see and experience. Children and the whole family can meet the Moomins and all their friends in person. Moominworld, phone + 358 (0)2 511 1111, www.muumimaailma.fi Naantali Spa Hotel and Resort, Scandinavia’s finest five star spa, phone +358 (0)2 44550.