Seili Island
Seili / Själö
A mysterious island once used as a leprosy hospital and psychiatric hospital, now a research station and a popular day-trip destination.
Seili lies north of Nagu. From the 17th century it served first as a leprosy hospital and then as a women's psychiatric hospital, which closed in 1962. The island preserves an 1733 wooden church, hospital buildings, and a cemetery. The Finnish novel Seili has made it even more famous. Today the island hosts the University of Turku's Archipelago Research Institute, with guided tours, nature trails, and a restaurant. In summer, boats leave Turku's Aura riverside daily on a journey of about 3 hours. You can also take a boat from Nagu.
Opening hours
During summer boat schedule
Nearby sights
- Archipelago Trail
- Kultaranta
- Naantali Old Town
- Moomin World
- Ruissalo
- Turku Castle
- Forum Marinum
- Kakola Hill