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Welcome to taste the Finnish Archipelago

This May, you will get the chance to reveal one of the main secrets of Finnish happiness - the food. Yes, pure, local, simple yet distinctive, food is arguably the best kept secret of world's happiest nation. Everyone knows sauna, many know about Finnish nature - and now Finns are eager to tell the world about their gastronomy, in the way not seen before. Finland is just about to serve a few quite epic dinner experiences across the country, inviting every foodie in the world for a chance to book a seat at the table. And your seat is reserved for May in a very unique setting - the world's largest Archipelago! 

We are happy to welcome you to have some Finnish! 

By invitation only, updated April 17th. 

Quick facts

Transportation

Flights

Arrival Monday 18th May

LONDON: 07:30-12:15 London LHR-Helsinki (AY1340) OR 10:20-15:15 (AY1332)

MADRID: 10:15-15:25 Madrid-Helsinki (AY1662)

BERLIN: 08:50-11:45 Berlin-Helsinki (AY1432)

HAMBURG: 08:35-11:25 Hamburg-Helsinki (AY1422)

FRANKFURT: 11:30-14:55 Frankfurt-Helsinki (AY1412)

PARIS: 10:45-14:40 Paris CDG-Helsinki (AY1572)

NEW YORK: 22:50-14:00 JFK-Helsinki (AY016)

TOKYO: 23:05-05:55 Tokyo Narita-Helsinki (AY074)

 

Departure Friday 22nd May

LONDON: 16:00-17:05 (AY1337)

MADRID: 16:40-20:05 Helsinki-Madrid (AY1661)

BERLIN: 16:20-17:20 (AY1435)

HAMBURG: 16:30-17:30 Helsinki-Hamburg (AY1425)

FRANKFURT: 16:55-18:35 Helsinki-Frankfurt (AY1415)

PARIS: 16:10-18:15 (AY1577)    

NEW YORK: 17:15-19:10 Helsinki-JFK (AY015)

TOKYO: 17:45-13:05 (+1) Helsinki-Tokyo Narita (AY073) 


 

Train journeys

Arrival 18th May

Helsinki Airport - Turku Logomo station 

07:12 - 09.39

12:12 - 14:39 

13:12 - 15:39

15:12 - 17:39 

16:12 - 18:39 

17:12 - 19:39 

Departure 22nd May 

Turku Logomo station - Helsinki Airport 

11:34 - 14:03 

Accommodation
Bring along

Comfortable waterproof & closed toe shoes

Crew socks

Long pants

Waterproof jacket 

Swimwear 

Layers 

Sunglasses 

Preliminary program

Credits : Restaurant Kaskis

Monday 18.05.2026

Individual arrivals in Helsinki according to flight schedule

Train from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Turku (via Pasila) 

Approx. 18:30 Arrival to Turku downtown railway station

Transfer to hotel

Check-in at Scandic Hamburger Börs hotel

20:00  Welcome drinks at Börs Katto Bar

20:30 Dinner at Restaurant Vive 

 

Tuesday 19.05.2026

Breakfast at the hotel

9:00 Walking city tour by Magni Mundi (Old Turku, Art House Turku, Turku Cathedral)

10:00 Visit to Turku Market Hall

11:00 Lunch at Herkkunuotta / Market Hall

12:30 Minibus picks up guests from the hotel 

12.45 Visit at Hetkinen, Turku's Company of the Year 2025

14:30 Visit to Moominworld

16:00 A walk along the Naantali waterfront including Coffee break

17:00 Picnic under the apple trees at Tammiston Kuulas 

19:00 Transfer to Herrankukkaro, check in

20:00 Smoke sauna & swimming 

Evening snack and overnight stay at Herrankukkaro



 

Wednesday 20.05.2026

Breakfast at the hotel

A walk in the surrounding nature 

10:00 Boat trip + floating in survival suits 

13:00 Lunch at Herrankukkaro

Free time 

16:00 Departure to Loistokari island (please bring your luggage onboard the boat)

17:00–20:00 Dinner at Loistokari by chef Erik Mansikka 
 

20:00 Return to Turku 

Transfer to hotel

Check-in: Hotel Kakola 

Optional late evening snack at Pubi Ruusu / Kakola Brewing Company 

Thursday 21.05.2026

Breakfast at the hotel 

09:30 Lobby call and transfer to Art House Turku

10:00 Finnish Food Workshop with Jouni Kuru at Art House Turku, including shopping at Turku Market Square

13:00 Visit to Kirkkopuisto terrace

14:30 Sauna and swimming at Kakola Spa at your own leisure (optional)

Free time

18:00 Lobby call and transfer to Restaurant Kaskis

18:30 Dinner at Michelin-starred Restaurant Kaskis 

 

 

Friday 22.05.2026

Breakfast at the hotel, check out 

11:00 Lobby call, transfer to Turku Logomo train station

11:34-14:03 Train from Turku to Helsinki airport (via Pasila) 

Individual departures to home countries according to flight schedule 

Regional contacts

VISIT TURKU ARCHIPELAGO
Heli Miekkamäki
Email: heli.miekkamaki@visitturkuarchipelago.fi 
Tel: +358 44 709 6787

Visit Finland contact

Sergei Shkurov
sergei.shkurov@businessfinland.fi
+358 40 769 0154
 

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