Pohjola Travel Guide
Turku
Popular places to visit
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.
University of Turku
Walk around the campus at University of Turku during your visit to Turku. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Turku Castle
You can learn about the history of Turku with a stop at Turku Castle. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Things to do
Turku Enchanting Romantic Private Walking Tour
Best Intro to Turku in 2 hours with a Local
Full Day Private Tour to Turku City from Helsinki
Top hotels in Pohjola
Hotel Kakola
Everything was great! Spa was a little further than expected, esp when it was icy and raining.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Scandic Hamburger Börs
Amazing hotel, the brekfast is spot on and staff really lovely. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel has a nice selection for breakfast and the room was nice.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Holiday Club Turun Caribia
All good, but rooms were old style but was neat and clean.
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Scandic Julia
Nice overnight stay for a family. Kids room was a great place to play for younger kids and the breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Bob W Turku City Centre
The room was clean and has all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Check in was easy. My questions were promptly answered via WhatsApp. The location was also convenient and there were several cafes nearby. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 9 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 Turku City Theatre and Turun Kauppahalli.
City Center
If you're spending some time in City Center, Turku City Theatre and Turun Kauppahalli 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 Mylly Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kupittaa
While Kupittaa isn't home to many top sights, Veritas Stadion and Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
