Turku and Raisio offer fresh culture and urban vibes
Finland’s oldest city and the center of the Varsinais-Suomi region are at the mouth of river Aura, right next to the Finnish Archipelago Sea. The city has approximately 190,000 residents and it’s Finland’s third largest urban area after Helsinki and Tampere. Finland’s first capital Turku is nowadays known as a fresh culture and summer city that offers a variety of excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation activities that suit all tastes. Turku is perfect for young students, families and older residents due to its versatile and extensive accommodation, service and public transport offering.
Turku’s popular neighbor Raisio is just a stone’s throw from Turku. It can be reached in 15 minutes by car as the distance is only 7 kilometers. Daily life is easy in Raisio, as the city of 25,000 residents has everything close-by: Raisio offers all public and private services for different age groups. Raisio also has excellent settings for exercise and culture, as the city has different kinds of sports fields, fitness trails and sports centers. For families, Raisio has all educational services from elementary school to high school.