Turku Åbo Summer School

💬 Learn a Few Finnish Phrases

Can’t wait to get started at ? It’s getting close – less than a month to go – let’s do this!

Don’t speak Finnish? No problem! You’ll get by just fine with English, but learning a few local words goes a long way.

Try these:
👋 Moi = Hi
🙏 Kiitos = Thank you
👋 Moi moi = Bye
❓ Missä on…? = Where is…?

🤗 Don’t stress – English is widely spoken, but locals always appreciate the effort!

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Turku Åbo Summer School takes place in August 2025. 🎓

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♻️ Be a Responsible Visitor

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Turku aims to be carbon neutral by 2029 – and you can help make that happen during your stay! 🌍

Here’s how to keep it green:
🟡 Recycle your waste – there are bins for plastic, paper, bio, metal, glass & mixed
🚲 Rent a city bike for quick trips around town
🚶‍♀️ Walk or use public transport – Föli buses are easy and eco-friendly
☕ Bring a reusable bottle or coffee cup

🌱 Small actions make a big difference – and they help keep Turku clean and beautiful.

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🕒 Daily Life & Opening Hours in Turku

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🛒 Most grocery stores are open until 10 PM, even on Sundays. If you are a night owl, Citymarket and Prisma are your best friends: some are even open 24/7!

🏙️ Shops and shopping centres usually close earlier, around 6–8 PM on weekdays, and even earlier on weekends.

🛍️ On Sundays, many small shops and boutiques are closed or only open for a few hours.

🍷 Alcohol stronger than 8% is only sold at Alko, the national liquor store chain. Alko stores typically close by 9 PM on weekdays and 6 PM on Saturdays. They're closed on Sundays.

🧘Relaxed Sundays are part of the Finnish lifestyle – take the chance to slow down, enjoy nature, or explore a museum or café.

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🧳 What to Pack for August in Finland?

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☀️ Expect warm days, chilly evenings, and the occasional rain shower.
🌡️ Average temperature in Turku in August: 17°C (ranges from 12°C to 21°C)

👕 Pack light layers, comfy shoes, a hoodie or light jacket, and an umbrella – just in case.

🐜 Bonus tip: Mosquito repellent is a lifesaver for outdoor adventures!

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Turku Åbo Summer School takes place in August 2025. 🎓

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Our slogan Kiss My Turku – what’s that all about? 💋 (Disclaimer: The views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the city of Turku.)

For years, Finns have jokingly called Turku "the ass of Finland" 🍑. If you ask us, we have no idea why.

But. Turku decided to reclaim this saying and we said: “Kiss my Turku!” 😘 It’s our cheeky way of saying we’re proud of our city – no matter what anyone says 💙 It’s bold, weird, and perfectly us.

And hey, if Turku is the ass of Finland… it’s definitely 6/5 🔥

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How to get to Turku? 🤔

Got a spot at our Summer School and planning your trip to Turku? Here’s how to get here. 📌

✈️ Flying to Helsinki? You can get to Turku by train or bus in about 2 hours.
🛬 Arriving at Turku Airport? The airport is just a short distance from the city center.
🚍 From Turku Airport or Port of Turku, local buses will take you to city center.
🌍 Traveling to Turku from Europe? Turku is just a ferry ride away from Stockholm.
🚢 And if you’re coming from Estonia or Germany, you can hop on a ferry to Helsinki, then take a short trip to Turku.

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Chill like a local – pools, beaches & saunas. 🏖️

Turku Åbo Summer School is still a few months away, but to get you in the summer mood, here are a few ways to beat the heat in Turku. ☀️

🏊‍♀️ Head to Samppalinna outdoor pool – a summertime classic with great city views. There’s also another outdoor pool in Kupittaa – a family-friendly favourite for all ages.
🏖️ Want sand between your toes? Check out Ispoinen Beach, or hop on a bike to Ruissalo for a seaside escape.

And don't worry, if the day is not hot, the sauna definitely is! There are many public saunas around Turku and nearby. After a good sweat, take a dip in the water – it's the Finnish way! Swimsuits are totally fine in public saunas, so no stress.

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🗺️ Did you know Turku has two names? That’s right – in Finnish it’s Turku, and in Swedish it’s Åbo!

Finland is a bilingual country where language rights are protected by law. 📜💬 The two main official languages of Finland are Finnish and Swedish. There are also several official minority languages: three variants of Sámi, Finnish Romani, Finnish Sign Language, Finland-Swedish Sign Language, and Karelian. 🫶

In Turku, you’ll see both languages everywhere – on street signs, at the market, and even in public transport announcements. You don’t need to speak these languages, as most of the Finns speak English (phew!), but knowing a few Finnish or Swedish words will definitely bring a smile to the locals’ faces! 💙

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Life in Turku – budget edition 💸
Got a spot at our Summer School and planning your trip to Turku? Let’s talk about the cost of living 💶.

🍽️ A student lunch at Unica costs 9,20 € – or grab a fast food bite for ~9 €. Dinner + drink at a restaurant? Around 25–30 €. Tap beer at a bar: 7–9 € (cheers!).

🚌 Getting around is easy and cheap! Hop on a Föli bus, rent a city bike (Fölläri 🚲), or scoot around on an e-scooter 🛴. Best part? Turku is walkable!

🛏️ Sleep smart: Hostels and hotels for every budget. Ship Hostel Bore ⛴️ offers a deal for our students – a cabin for one is just 30 €!

🛒 Grocery shopping? Check out K-Market, S-Market, or Lidl 🥦🍞. With daily student lunches, you can shop for a week with ~50 €.

💧 Bonus tip: Tap water is clean, tasty – and totally free!

💰 Budget tips:
🔹 50–60 €/day – you’ll manage just fine
🔹 100 €/day – comfy and carefree
🔹 150 €/day – treat yourself ✨

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Time to get out in nature – it’s all around you in Turku! 🌲

🧭 Turku is your gateway to the stunning Archipelago Sea – hop on a bike and go island-hopping!
🌳 Kuhankuono offers peaceful hiking trails just outside the city.
🌿 Forests, lakes, the sea – in Turku, nature is never far away. In Finland, everyone has the right to enjoy nature – it’s called Everyman’s Rights. You can walk, hike, and even camp in the wild – just treat nature with care. 🏕️🌲
🌅 Up for a chill beach day? You’ll find plenty of public beaches to choose from.

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🏛️ Culture & History in Turku – where the past meets the present.
Got a spot at our Summer School and planning your trip to ? Get ready to step into stories that go way back... like Middle Ages back! 📜✨

⛪ Start with Turku Cathedral – it's been watching over the city since the 1200s.
🏰 Then explore , where royals, knights and nobles once roamed (yep, really!).
🏘️ Wander around , an open-air museum where time stands still – this charming quarter survived the Great Fire of 1827 🔥
⚗️ Curious minds, head to the Pharmacy Museum or Kurala Village for a proper time-travel vibe.
🎨 Need a creativity boost? Drop by Art House Turku, chill at library, or discover gems at local galleries.

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Only in Turku – local icons you’ll love 🌟.

Coming to Turku for Summer School? Here are some things you’ll only find here – nowhere else!

🐽 Meet Posankka – a pink half-pig, half-duck statue that has become a local mascot.
🍩Try a Piispanmunkki – this jam-filled pink (or originally white!) donut is a local cult classic.
🚡 Ride the Funikulaari – love it or hate it, Turku’s hillside lift is an experience – and also a meme.
🛥️ Hop on Föri – this little orange ferry crosses the Aura River all year round – for free!

Follow us and get ready to fall in love with Finland’s coolest & quirkiest student city. 💙
🎓 Turku Åbo Summer School takes place in August 2025.
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