Ruissalo
Ruissalo / Runsala
A forested island west of the city with oak groves, 19th-century villas, beaches, and a university botanic garden. The Ruisrock music festival is held here in July.
Ruissalo is connected to the city by bridge. The island has Finland's largest natural oak forest, a cluster of 19th-century villas built by wealthy merchants, nature trails, and Saaronniemi Beach. The University of Turku Botanic Garden is on the east side of the island, with greenhouses and outdoor areas growing thousands of plant species. Every July the island hosts Ruisrock, Finland's oldest rock festival. You can reach it by bus line 8 or by bicycle, a ride of about 10 km.
Opening hours
Open all day; botanical garden greenhouse approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Turku Castle
- Forum Marinum
- Kakola Hill
- Föri
- WAM Turku City Art Museum
- Turku Art Museum
- Turku Market Hall
- Turku Market Square