On Friday, 7 June, we organise three special guided conference excursions:
- Turku Cathedral for cultural history lovers
- Paimio Sanatorium for architecture lovers
- Kurjenrahka National Park for nature lovers
Option 1: Guided tour to Turku Cathedral
Join us for the guided walking tour to Turku Cathedral.
Turku Cathedral has stories to tell from more than seven centuries and it is Finland's National Sanctuary. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Finland's first bishop, St Henry, the church was consecrated in 1300. The Turku Cathedral is considered to be Finland's most valuable historical monument.
Housed in the church's south gallery, the Cathedral Museum takes you on a journey through history from the early 1300's.
Date: Friday, 7 June
Time: 13.15
Venue: Turku Cathedral, Tuomiokirkonkatu 1, 20500 Turku
Dress code: casual
Photo: Turku Cathedral
Option 2: Guided tour to Paimio Sanatorium
We invite you to join us at the guided tour to Paimio Sanatorium. Get to know the ground breaking work of modern architecture in depth.
Designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto and constructed in 1933, the Paimio tuberculosis sanatorium, in its pine-forested complex, is one of the world's best-known examples of functionalist architecture.
Spaces and Stories of Paimio Sanatorium is a 90-minute-tour that takes you on a journey into the architecture, innovations, and everyday life of Paimio Sanatorium.
During the tour, you will learn about the architecture and healing elements of the building, hear stories of the eventful history of patients and staff at the sanatorium, and explore the importance of design.
Tour includes bus transportation. The sanatorium also includes the high-quality Kanttiini Café if you wish to purchase afternoon coffee/ tea.
Date: Friday, 7 June
Time: 13.15 (transportation from Arken). We will be back in Turku around 16.
Venue: Paimio Sanatorium, Alvar Aallontie 275, 21540 Paimio (~30 min ride from Turku)
Dress code: casual, good shoes
Registrated participants will be contacted after the registration time has ended to confirm the participation.
Photo: Paimio Sanatorium
Option 3: Guided hiking tour (6 km) to Kurjenrahka National Park
Join us for a memorable walking tour to Kurjenrahka National Park.
Kurjenrahka National Park is the largest national park in Southwest Finland showcasing valuable pristine bog nature. Kurjenrahka is a unique wilderness area just 35 km north of Turku. It is possible to hike along 200 km of marked trails.
In addition to the bogs, the area includes ancient untouched forests and lakes with straight shores. Our route takes the traveller to the beautiful shores of Savojärvi Lake and then back to the nature lodge along the boardwalks.
Tour includes bus transportation.
Date: Friday, 7 June
Time: 13.15 (transportation, ~40 min by car from Turku). Estimated arrival time in Turku will be around 18.30.
Venue: Kurjenrahka National Park, Savojärvi Circuit, 6 km circular route.
Dress code: Casual. Good firm shoes suitable for nature and a bottle of water are needed!
Registrated participants will be contacted after the registration time has ended to confirm the participation.
Photo: Lake Savojärvi
