Turku is the oldest city in Finland turning 800 years in 2029. Turku is located in the west coast of Finland less than 2 hours drive or train from Helsinki. Turku has a rich culture, history and culinary scene. Turku is surrounded by the unique archipelago of 40 000 islands and islets around it. We have branded the area Saaristo - which means the archipelago in Finnish language. The area is beautiful to experience year around. Close to Turku city is the town of Naantali which hosts the Moomin world. You can meet the Moomins in person in these lovely surroundings of Naantali town old town.