Kakola Hill
Kakolanmäki
A hilltop district converted from a former prison, reached by a free cable car, with a brewery, hotels, and views over the harbor.
The granite buildings on Kakola Hill once housed one of Finland's largest prisons. After it closed in 2007, the complex was converted into hotels, apartments, restaurants, and the Kakola Brewery. Parts of the former prison can be seen on guided tours, which can be booked in advance. A free cable car that opened in 2019 runs from the Aura riverbank straight to the hilltop, where you can look down over the river mouth, the harbor, and the city skyline. It pairs well with the Föri ferry and WAM.
Opening hours
Open all day; cable car approx. 07:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Föri
- Forum Marinum
- Turku Castle
- WAM Turku City Art Museum
- Turku Art Museum
- Turku Market Hall
- Turku Market Square
- Pharmacy Museum & Qwensel House