Brigitte, Åland and Turku 13.-17.8.2026

8:35-11:25 Flight with Finnair, Hamburg-Helsinki (AY1422)

11:25 Arrival at Helsinki airport

11:30 Transfer to Turku Airprot with Helsinki Limo
The driver from Helsinki Limo will be waiting for you at the arrival area with a sign "Visit Finland".

16:15-16:45 PopulAir flight Turku–Mariehamn

Transportation and host: Anna Karlsson, Visit Åland

Evening visit to the workshop of ceramic artist Mia Englund
Opportunity to try wheel throwing.

Dinner featuring local flavours and overnight stay at the spectacular Havsvidden resort

Breakfast at accommodation

Transportation and host: Anna Karlsson, Visit Åland

Farm visit at Öfvergårds
Tasting of freshly pressed Åland apple juice accompanied by local delicacies.

Lunch at Smakbyn
Hosted by renowned Åland chef Micke Björklund.

Drive and short ferry crossing to the archipelago island of Vårdö

Visit to designer Lotta Jansdotter’s studio
Opportunity to try textile printing.

Drive to Mariehamn

Check-in at Hotel Arkipelag

Visit to the studios and shop at SALT
A contemporary arts and crafts collective and shop run by seven artisans, six of which are female.

Visit to Viktor Crafts & Design
A boutique run by fashion designer Linda Karlsson and goldsmith Annika Åkerfelt.

Dinner at Arken Garden
Hotel Arkipelag’s cozy outdoor restaurant.

Breakfast at accommodation

Boat transport: Ville Holmberg, Shipland
Transportation and host on Föglö: Caroline Henriksson

Boat trip through the archipelago to Föglö

Forest yoga with Caroline Henriksson

Visit to the studio of blacksmith and metal artist Anna Sundblom

Dinner by the sea at Seagrams Restaurant on Föglö

Ferry back to mainland Åland
Pick-up and transfer to Mariehamn.

Possibility to rest at Hotel Arkipelag until departure by bus at 02:20. The bus stop is very
close to the hotel

02:20 Bus from Mariehamn

03:20–07:35 Ferry Långnäs–Turku

7:35 Arrival in Turku on Viking Line 
Arrival in Finland’s oldest city after an overnight cruise from Stockholm.

8:00 Breakfast at Solo Sokos Hotel Seurahuone
A relaxed breakfast in one of Turku’s most elegant hotels, located in the heart of the city.

9:30 Exploring the city with guided tour, with coffee at Turku’s best-kept secret, Café Qwensel 
Discover Turku’s riverside atmosphere, medieval heritage and vibrant urban culture. Enjoy a coffee break at Café Qwensel, Finland’s oldest café, hidden in a charming 18th-century courtyard. 

12:00 Turku Music Festival – Castle Meditation at Turku Castle
A unique cultural experience combining music, mindfulness and history within the atmospheric surroundings of Turku Castle, one of Finland’s most important historical landmarks.

13:30 Boat tour on the Aura River and Airisto with Jokitaksi
Experience Turku from the water and see how the city seamlessly connects with the surrounding archipelago landscape. 

14:00 Late lunch at Restaurant Airi 
Enjoy seasonal Nordic flavours at Restaurant Airi, located on the waterfront with views towards the sea.

16:00 Water bus to Ruissalo Folk Park, followed by a walk (optional visit to the Ruissalo Boatyard)
Travel to Ruissalo Island, renowned for its nature, historic villas and maritime atmosphere.

18:00 Check-in at Hotel Kakola
Stay in Turku’s most iconic hotel, a former prison transformed into a stylish boutique destination overlooking the city.

20:00 Dinner at Restaurant Vive
A contemporary dining experience highlighting local ingredients and creative Nordic cuisine

Breakfast at the hotel and check out

9:34-12:03 Transfer by train to Helsinki Airport via Pasila

16:30-18:30 Flight with Finnair, Helsinki-Hamburg (AY1425)