Pohjola Travel Guide
Turku
Popular places to visit
Turku Castle
You can learn about the history of Turku with a stop at Turku Castle. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Turku Cathedral
Turku Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Turku, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and shops.
Viking Line Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Turku with a trip to Viking Line Terminal. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Port of Turku
Explore the waterfront in Turku with a trip to Port of Turku. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Turku Market Square
During your visit to Turku, you can do some window-shopping at Turku Market Square. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Tallink Silja Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Turku with a trip to Tallink Silja Terminal. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Things to do
Exclusive and Private Premium Tour to Turku
Full-Day Guided Turku and Castle Tour from Helsinki
Top hotels in Pohjola
Hotel Kakola
This is an incredibly nice hotel. The staff were kind and helpful, the room is very comfortable and clean, the food was good, and you get a discounted rate at a lovely spa a short walk away. My only complaint is that, as an American who lives in a country with a prison industrial system, I was hoping ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Scandic Hamburger Börs
The room was nice enough, but it didn’t get cleaned.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Club Turun Caribia
Bob W Turku City Centre
Love this hotel! Fantastic location, lovely room and a great stay from start to finish!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku
Staff were absolutely remarkable! Good location Clean room Nice variety for breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Original Sokos Hotel Wiklund
Clean and nice hotel. Very good restaurants and good parking.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pohjola
Port Arthur
Though Port Arthur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paavo Nurmi Stadium and Turku City Theatre.
City Center
If you're spending some time in City Center, Turku City Theatre and Paavo Nurmi Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Raunistula
Though Raunistula may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Turku Art Museum and Ett Hem Museum.
Iso-Heikkilä
While Iso-Heikkilä may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Turku and Turku Castle.
Teräsrautela
When in Teräsrautela, you can plan a visit to Turku Art Museum and Turun Taidemuseo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kupittaa
While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Aboa Vetus and Ars Nova and Veritas Stadion are some notable places to visit nearby.
