Activities for Travelers

Hotel Linnasmäki and its surrounding areas offer activities for the whole family. The surrounding nature provides excellent outdoor opportunities, and the hotel also has activities for rainy days. Explore the activities and choose your favorite!

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1.9.-31.5.
Mon-Fri 7:30 AM–8:30 PM
Sat-Sun 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

02 412 3500
info@linnasmaki.fi

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Lustokatu 7, 20380 Turku

Activities at Linnasmäki

Linnasmäki’s own nature trail circles 1.5 km in the surrounding nearby forest. Go out into nature to listen to birdsong or just to relax.

Linnasmäki’s popular 6-hole disc golf course invites you to play in the nearby area. Discs and course maps can be borrowed free of charge from our reception.

From Linnasmäki’s yard, you can directly access the fitness trail, along which you can take walks of various lengths. In winters with heavy snow, the fitness trail serves as a ski track. We also have a few walking poles that can be borrowed from our reception.

You’ll find the ping pong table under the canopy of the main entrance, and it’s available year-round. During summer, you can play ping pong outdoors by borrowing rackets and a ball from our reception. We also lend Mölkky and other outdoor and board games.

By bike, it is wonderful to cycle to the city center along the beautiful riverbank or embark on a longer ride. Bicycles can be rented from our reception from May to September.

The hostel’s 3rd-floor lounge features a book and magazine shelf, where you can borrow or exchange books and magazines.

In summer, we open a small play corner for children where they can draw, read, play, and watch television. In the play corner, children are under their parents’ responsibility.

Responsible Activities in Linnasmäki’s Surroundings

Responsibility is an important part of Linnasmäki’s values, and we encourage our customers to move as much as possible by walking, cycling, or using public transport, especially when visiting nearby attractions. The natural sites in the surrounding area have a long history, and we want to remind everyone to do their part in respecting and preserving biodiversity. When visiting these sites, one should follow internationally established good practices and local guidelines.

Aura River and Riverbank

The Aura River is the gem of Turku and a well-known element in Turku’s cityscape. The best way to explore the sites along the river is either on foot or by bicycle. Closest to Linnasmäki, less than 2 kilometers away, you can enjoy a unique traditional landscape. Near the city center and towards the harbor, you’ll find several cultural sites and environmental art pieces. The route map marks all the sites and pathways.

Koroistenniemi

The landmark of Koroistenniemi is a large white cross on the bank of the Aura River. In the 13th century, this site was home to Finland’s earliest known ecclesiastical and secular administrative center, the bishop’s see. The destination is rich in history and is a nationally significant cultural-historical site. Koroistenniemi is located less than 2 kilometers from Linnasmäki.

Parks

There are many parks in Turku! Hop on a bike and tour the green areas. You can find compiled information about Turku’s parks here.

The park closest to Linnasmäki is Ingegerd Park, which is located 500 meters from Linnasmäki. The park has a children’s playground and a sand-based football field. It’s a perfect place for a picnic on a sunny day, for example.

Leisure Time and Activities in Nature

Several nature trails can be found in Turku. Explore the abundant options and enjoy responsible outdoor recreation.

It is also worth exploring Turku’s cultural fitness routes; the offering is diverse and interesting.

A canoeing trip on the Aura River is an experience and an excellent way to move responsibly in nature, while simultaneously exploring the cultural landscape of the Aura River. The Aura River guidance center Myllärintalo is located only 2 kilometers from Linnasmäki. You can rent a canoe from them or participate in a guided canoeing trip.

Outdoor islands are located in the Turku archipelago, and day trips are organized to them. Island visits are an excellent way to spend leisure time amidst the stunning landscapes of the archipelago.

Nature Reserves

There are 18 nature conservation areas in the Turku region, the oldest of which is the Choraeus area on the lush island of Ruissalo. Closest to Linnasmäki, approximately 3.5 kilometers away, is the over 63-meter high Nunnavuori rock hill.

Activities for Groups

Through our partners, we offer groups the opportunity for various activities. Please inquire for more information from our sales services at sales@linnasmaki.fi.

Hiking Skills at Linnasmäki

During the trip, you will receive instruction in various hiking skills from an experienced nature and wilderness guide. Together, we will set up a lean-to in the nearby forest and cook food there using a camping stove. With the guide, you can explore the world of plants and animals in the forest while the guide provides hiking tips.

During this interactive session suitable for the whole family, we dive into the meaningful characters and stories of our folklore and spell tradition through the methods of live storytelling and nature education. The dramatically progressing activity, which includes various tasks, explores the relationship between humans and nature and survival there – while being inspired by our rich storytelling tradition.

The session proceeds under the guidance of Anna-Maria Toivonen (storyteller-folk music pedagogue) and Niina Heikkilä (nature and wilderness guide and drama educator). Please also inquire about other storytelling packages.

Storytelling Performance: the Swan Maiden's Tale

The Swan Maiden’s Tale is based on age-old transformation stories that storyteller Anna-Maria Toivonen has studied for several years while preparing this performance. The story combines myths of Finnish women turning into swans and Scottish and Greenlandic selkie and sealskin stories.

The Swan Maiden’s Tale invites listeners to ponder what happens if our wings are taken away. There are times in our lives when we have to put ourselves and our creativity aside because our attention is needed elsewhere. We endure it, as long as we know we’ll be able to dance, sing, paint, play, or whatever it is we need to do to be ourselves again.

Request an offer for the story of Joutsenainen for your group

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Forest Peace Trip

On the Forest Peace trip, you can relax in nature. The trip involves walking a two-kilometer circuit in the nearby forest while doing various sensory exercises and easy physical movements using rocks and trees found in nature. You have time to quiet down in nature and enjoy the peace of the forest.

Your guide on the Forest Peace trip is nature and wilderness guide, drama educator, and teacher Niina Heikkilä.

Request a quote for the Forest Peace trip for your group

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