Majakkaranta
in Turku of Southwest Finland, Finland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
60.429 and 22.238 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 60° 25' 43" and E 22° 14' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Finnish, Swedish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:34 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:51 am and 3:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Finland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Finland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Finland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Majakkaranta

Majakkaranta in Turku (Southwest Finland) is located in Finland about 94 mi (or 151 km) west of Helsinki, the country's capital town.

Current time in Majakkaranta is now 07:34 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Helsinki with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Majakkaranta. The closest airport in Finland is Turku Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Finland is Bronze Age Burial Site of Sammallahdenmäki in a distance of 50 mi (or 81 km), North. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Turku, Raisio, Rusko, Kaarina and Pargas. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: -3°C / 27 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature -2°C / 28 °F
Night Temperature -2°C / 29 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 984 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 80% of sky
General Conditions Light snow

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

1°C (33 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Kotimaailma Apartments

Address
1,6 mi
Linnankatu 26a
20100 Turku
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 17:00
Weekend: closed


Turku Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
LINNANKATU 32
20110 Turku
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Centro Hotel Turku

Address
2,0 mi
Yliopistonkatu 12
20100 Turku
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Club Caribia

Address
2,8 mi
Kongressikuja 1
20540 Turku
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BEST WESTERN HOTEL SEAPORT

Address
0,7 mi
MATKUSTAJASATAMA TOINEN POIKKIKATU 2
20100 Turku
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Ensitila

Address
1,2 mi
Artturinkatu 2
20200 Turku
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cumulus City Turku

Address
1,5 mi
EERIKINKATU 30
20100 Turku
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Park Hotel Turku

Address
1,8 mi
Rauhankatu 1
20100 Turku
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SCANDIC PLAZA TURKU

Address
1,7 mi
YLIOPISTONKATU 29
20100 Turku
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Original Sokos Hotel City Börs

Address
1,9 mi
Eerikinkatu 9
20100 Turku
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Turku Cathedral Finland Travel

Published: December 12, 2010
Length: 52:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ultrasmelly

The big church in Turku with creepy organ playing. Was here a few years ago on one of my trips to Finland!!!


Föri. Turku ferry across Aurajoki River

Published: February 28, 2008
Length: 12:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: aboturku

"Föri" as it is called by local dialect is a city ferry across the Aurajoki river in Turku, Finland. "Föri" comes from the Swedish word "färja". The journey is about 180 meters and takes...


Föri/Turku

Published: December 17, 2009
Length: 18:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: aboturku

This video substitutes my earlier video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7m2VorVl0g (old video is still available) ---------- "Föri" as it is called by local dialect is a city ferry across...


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Published: July 29, 2014
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Hot Cube sauna

Published: August 24, 2011
Length: 23:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Harri Markkula

Hot Cube in the River Aura, in the middle of the city, is a minimalistic sauna made by sculptor Harri Markkula. The outer surface of the wooden and windowless Hot Cube is tarred. The visitors...


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Published: September 08, 2010
Length: 32:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: aboturku

Tiistaimelonta 7. syyskuuta 2010/Pitkäsalmi-Majakkaranta-Aurajoki Myllisillan kohdalle asti. Aurajoki nähtynä kajakista=Näkymiä siitä miltä Aurajoki näyttää läheltä merenpintaa....


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Published: May 15, 2012
Length: 07:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: missfunnylittlesmile

Choir Trip 2012 Ekebyholms "Little Choir" performing in Turku/Finnland.


Ferry Föri 3D, Turku, Finland

Published: August 18, 2012
Length: 43:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: aboturku

Ferry "Föri" between "Turku" and "Abo". Ferry is free of charge and the only city ferry in Finland. This video is 3D.


Walking around Helsinki, Raiso, Naantri & Turku

Published: September 20, 2010
Length: 55:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jungsu peacedelic Han

the hidden cities in Finland.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Turku Castle

Turku Castle is a medieval building in the city of Turku in Finland. Together with Turku Cathedral, the castle is one of the oldest buildings still in use in Finland. Turku Castle is the largest surviving medieval building in Finland. It was founded in the late 13th century and stands on the banks of the Aura River.

Located at 60.4353, 22.2286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Turku, Castles in Finland, Forts in Sweden, Medieval Finland, Museums in Turku, Historic house museums in Finland

Suomen Joutsen

Suomen Joutsen is a steel-hulled full rigged ship with three square rigged masts. Built in 1902 by Chantiers de Penhoët in St. Nazaire, France, as Laënnec, the ship served two French owners before she was sold to German interest in 1922 and renamed Oldenburg. In 1930, she was acquired by the Government of Finland, refitted to serve as a school ship for the Finnish Navy and given her current name.

Located at 60.4361, 22.2369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Full-rigged ships, Training ships, Ships of the Finnish Navy, Museum ships in Finland, Tall ships of France, Tall ships of Germany, Tall ships of Finland, 1902 ships

V District, Turku

The V District, also known as Itäranta, is one of the central districts of Turku, Finland. As its name suggests, it is located on the east side of the river Aura, and stretches from the IV District (Martti) all the way to the mouth of the river. The district is strongly associated with the sea - it neighbours the Port of Turku across the river, and its street names have a ship-related theme. The district has a population of 3,677 and an annual population growth rate of -1.25%.

Located at 60.4364, 22.2447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Turku

VIII District, Turku

The VIII District, also known as Port Arthur (or Portsa in colloquial Finnish), is one of the central districts of Turku, Finland. It is located on the west side of the river Aura, between Puistokatu and the IX District (Länsiranta). The district consists mostly of wooden houses, separated by narrow streets paved with cobblestones. It is widely considered one of the most beautiful residential districts in the whole of Finland, and has received an award to that effect in 2001.

Located at 60.4458, 22.2444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Turku

Korppolaismäki

Korppolaismäki is a district of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the south of the city centre, on the eastern side of the mouth of the river Aura. The district shares the new luxurious residential area of Majakkaranta with the neighbouring district of Pihlajaniemi. The current population of Korppolaismäki is 349, and it is increasing at an annual rate of 0.29%. 19.20% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 12.32% are over 65.

Located at 60.4311, 22.2358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Turku

Pihlajaniemi

Pihlajaniemi is a district of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the south of the city centre, on the coastline of the Archipelago Sea. Pihlajaniemi shares the new luxurious residential development of Majakkaranta with the neighbouring district of Korppolaismäki. Finnish Naval Headquarters is located in Pihlajaniemi, at the former garrison of Heikkilä. The current population of Pihlajaniemi is 1,139, and it is increasing at an annual rate of 3.69%.

Located at 60.425, 22.2389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Turku

Lauttaranta

Lauttaranta is a district and a suburb of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located in the northern part of the island of Hirvensalo, off the city's coastline. The only bridge between Hirvensalo and the mainland is located in Lauttaranta, connecting it to the district of Pihlajaniemi. The current population of Lauttaranta is 236, and it is increasing at an annual rate of 3.39%. 15.25% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 12.71% are over 65.

Located at 60.4264, 22.225 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Turku

Moikoinen

Moikoinen is a district and a suburb of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located in the eastern part of the island of Hirvensalo, off the city's coastline. Moikoinen, along with Kukola, is the main settlement on the island, and includes many services such as shops, a church, and a youth centre. The current population of Moikoinen is 1,880, and it is decreasing at an annual rate of 4.15%. 19.68% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 6.76% are over 65.

Located at 60.4125, 22.2375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Turku

Puistomäki

Puistomäki is a district in the Uittamo-Skanssi ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the south of the city centre, and is mainly a low-density residential suburb. The current population of Puistomäki is 734, and it is increasing at an annual rate of 6.13%. 17.30% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 12.81% are over 65. The district's linguistic makeup is 90.46% Finnish, 5.59% Swedish, and 3.95% other.

Located at 60.4286, 22.2531 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Turku

World Trade Center (Turku)

The World Trade Center Turku is a world trade center for financial companies and bureaus, located in central Turku, Finland. The building is located on Linnankatu. the WTC Turku is located within a walking distance to the Port of Turku.

Located at 60.4397, 22.24 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in Turku, World Trade Centers

Sigyn (ship)

Sigyn, built in Göteborg 1887, now museum ship in Turku, is the last remaining wooden barque used for trade across the oceans. At the time she was built there were thousands of similar vessels, but she was one of the last ones built. She was quite small even for her time, considering she was built for long-distance trade, but well built and considered fast and beautiful.

Located at 60.4361, 22.2372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Barques, Museum ships in Finland, Ships built in Sweden, Tall ships of Finland, Merchant ships of Finland, Tall ships of Sweden, Merchant ships of Sweden, 1887 ships

Harmonia (sculpture)

Harmonia or Harmoni is a fountain sculpture by Achim Kühn. It is located in the Aura River in Turku, Finland.

Located at 60.4392, 22.2434 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Statues and sculptures in Turku, 1996 sculptures

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