Overview
Ruissalo is a 7km-long nature-reserve island west of Turku, home to Finland's largest oak forest and preserved 19th-century villas. A bridge makes it accessible by car or bike, and it offers nature trails, beaches, the University of Turku Botanical Garden, and a magic mountain golf course — a beloved summer retreat for Turku residents. Every July, Ruisrock, Finland's biggest rock festival, draws about 80,000 people, and it's Finland's oldest rock festival with over 100 years of history. Free. 15 min by car from city center or bus 8.
Opening Hours
24 hours (botanical garden 09:00-17:00, May-September).
Travel Tips
The July Ruisrock festival is Finland's biggest music event. Combine with the botanical garden and beach.
Hotels near Ruissalo Island
Hotels and guesthouses in Turku, Ruissalo, Turku
Other attractions in Turku
Turku Castle
Finland's oldest medieval castle, built in the 13th century.
Turku Cathedral
The mother church of Finnish Lutheranism, with roots going back to the 13th century.
Aura Riverside
The heart of Turku's cultural life, lined with floating restaurants and cafes.
Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova
A unique museum combining medieval Turku ruins with contemporary art.
Turku Market Square (Kauppatori)
Turku's lively central open-air market selling fresh Finnish produce.
Turku Archipelago
The world's largest archipelago of about 20,000 islands, explorable by ferry.
Sibelius Museum
Museum dedicated to Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and music history.