The coziest city in Finland
To explain you, why I think Turku is actually the coziest city in Finland, I will have to tell you a little bit about my background. I have been living in Finland for more than 2 years now. It might seem like a short period of time for some, but for me it is the period full of new experiences. Most of this time, I was living in Helsinki. What can I say about this city? It’s a capital. It’s a vivid city. It’s quite energetic and full of different activities and places to visit. There are lots of fancy restaurants and cafes there. All that sounds interesting – fascinating, even – but this city was missing something. At least for me.
During my time in Helsinki I also travelled a bit around Finland, and one of those trips was to Turku. It was late spring, and I was amazed. I could even say that it was love at first sight. I realised what was in Turku that a capital couldn’t have – coziness. From the first minutes, Turku felt like home. It was unexplainable. It was just the right feeling.
When I was accepted to the University of Turku to the Master’s Degree Programme in Education and Learning, I was over the moon: I knew that I would move to the most beautiful city in Finland. Now I have lived here a bit less than a year, and everyday I am so grateful and happy that I am here. Now, I want to share with you, what makes Turku so cozy and comfy.
1. TURKU IS EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL
Surprisingly, even when the weather is not so good, or during late autumn or early spring, the city of Turku still does not look dull thanks to its colourful buildings, lights and overall atmosphere. Everything is done in a way that you feel as cozy as possible: during winter times, the streets are full of lights and it is so majestic to walk around the city. Additionally, I find Aura river so attractive during all the seasons – it is different but still so beautiful.
2. TURKU IS COMPACT
Here, everything is quite nearby or you can easily get to any place by bus. Beautiful islands nearby Turku, Ruissalo and Naantali, can be reached within 20 minutes by bus from the city centre or by bike. On these islands, you can have a picnic with a breathtaking view – there are special places for grilling so when the weather is good, just grab something tasty and enjoy the scenery. If you want to enjoy beautiful Finnish nature, I highly recommend you visiting those islands.
3. COZY CAFES AND RESTAURANTS
You can find a lot of cafes and restaurants with affordable and tasty food around the city. Of course, now during pandemic you cannot go there, but I hope that soon we’ll have this possibility back. Moreover, as the warm weather is coming, you can have a takeaway lunch, grab some coffee and enjoy it on the fresh air somewhere on the banks of the Aura river or even on the nearby islands – that is still an option.
4. UNIVERSITY OF TURKU
Due to the fact that the university is here, there are lots of young people in the city. You can feel the dynamics and liveliness of the city. You have a possibility to be in multicultural community and enjoy its diversity. You will always find someone to grab a coffee with or just go for a walk. Here you will have a feeling of belonging and that is so important for the students. City of Turku is so inspiring that you want to follow the example of others and be more active.
As you can see, Turku is an awesome city. I really advise you to visit Turku, enjoy it, fall in love with it and stay here forever! 🙂
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