Things to do in Turku, Finland: Oldest city tour, food spots & design shopping

Join me for a lovely weekend trip to Turku - the oldest city and former capital of Finland! We start the day celebrating a friend's birthday with a cozy seaside picnic and grill in the Turku archipelago. In this travel vlog and city walk, I share practical tips for visiting Turku. On our way home, we make a stop at an authentic Finnish glass factory shop to browse local glassware, tableware, and Nordic home decor at outlet prices. 00:00 Welcome to Turku & Friend’s Birthday 00:51 Seaside Picnic & Grill in the Archipelago 03:32 Turku Parking Tips & Cathedral Square 04:20 Turku Cathedral & Cherry Tree Garden 05:19 Aura River Walk & Autumn Vibe 05:51 Old Great Square & Christmas Peace Balcony 06:57 Aboa Vetus Museum & Wildflower Garden 10:36 Riverside Dining & Winter Bar Boats 11:37 Old Pharmacy Museum & Finnish Waste Sorting 14:20 Turku Vintage & Vinyl Record Shops 15:56 Secondhand Clothes & Souvenir Shopping 16:58 Old Market Hall & Old School Brewery 18:00 Turku Market Square & Modern Wooden Pavilions 20:05 Finnish Ice Cream Kiosks All Year Round 21:33 Turku City Library: Historic & Modern Architecture 23:09 Library Square: Favorite Local Cafés & Restaurants 25:16 Finnish Glass Factory Shop: Plates & Glasses Haul 28:10 Nordic Home Decor & Plant Accessories 29:27 Wrap Up & Final Thoughts