Pläkkikaupunki
in Turku of Southwest Finland, Finland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
60.469 and 22.206 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 60° 28' 7" and E 22° 12' 21"
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: 07:05 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:58 am and 3:38 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 Pläkkikaupunki

Pläkkikaupunki in Turku (Southwest Finland) is a town located in Finland about 96 mi (or 154 km) west of Helsinki, the country's capital town.

Time in Pläkkikaupunki is now 07:05 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Helsinki with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Pläkkikaupunki. The closest airport in Finland is Turku Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 6 km), North-East. 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 47 mi (or 76 km), North. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Raisio, Turku, Rusko, Masku and Vahto. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 17%
Air Humidity 92%
Air Pressure 999 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 20 km/h (12 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

5°C (41 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

4°C (40 °F)
1°C (35 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Turku Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel

Address
2,4 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


Kotimaailma Apartments

Address
2,4 mi
Linnankatu 26a
20100 Turku
Finland

Time Information

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


Centro Hotel Turku

Address
2,4 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
2,9 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
2,4 mi
MATKUSTAJASATAMA TOINEN POIKKIKATU 2
20100 Turku
Finland

Time Information

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


Ensitila

Address
1,9 mi
Artturinkatu 2
20200 Turku
Finland

Time Information

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


Park Hotel Turku

Address
2,1 mi
Rauhankatu 1
20100 Turku
Finland

Time Information

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


Cumulus City Turku

Address
2,3 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


SCANDIC PLAZA TURKU

Address
2,3 mi
YLIOPISTONKATU 29
20100 Turku
Finland

Time Information

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


Original Sokos Hotel City Börs

Address
2,5 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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Off-Road Trial -Raisio 2006 part 1/2

Published: March 01, 2013
Length: 06:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tonzarell

Off-Road Trial Cup Raisio, Finland.


Off-Road Trial -Raisio 2006 part 2/2

Published: March 01, 2013
Length: 54:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tonzarell

Off-Road Trial Cup Raisio, Finland.


Dance Flash Mob (Mylly, 18.8.2010)

Published: August 30, 2010
Length: 04:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DanceSuomi

Nelosella 29.8.2010 alkanutta Dance-ohjelmaa (www.nelonen.fi/dance) varten toteutettu flash mob -promotempaus Kauppakeskus Myllyssä, Raisiossa keskiviikkona 18.8.2010 klo 18.00. Mukana...


La Scala muotinäytös

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 00:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Timo's Brain Storming


Bruce Springsteen - Atlantic City (Live - Turku, Finland, May 2013)

Published: May 10, 2013
Length: 13:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JNtube

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band performing Atlantic City (from the album Nebraska, 1982) at HK Areena, Turku, Finland, May 8th 2013.


Lomapalvelu - Caravan Show Turku

Published: January 10, 2013
Length: 21:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Caravanuutiset

Lomapalvelun osastolla Caravan Show -messuilla on näytillä muun muassa Deseo Box. http://www.caravanuutiset.com # Kaikki messujaksot soittolistassa http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtR7Xy ...


Team Inceptum

Published: February 09, 2014
Length: 50:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Aki Takanen

MUODOSTELMALUISTELUN ALUEMESTARUUSKILPAILUT 2014 - HK Areena 8.2.2014, Turku.


Tattoo 2011 Turku 14.9. Laivasto-Satakunta

Published: October 06, 2011
Length: 59:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Maantiekiitaja ZYX

Laivaston Soittokunta ja Satakunnan Sotilassoittokunta Fanfaari, 'Vem kan segla förutan vind' (Matti Laiho), 2.23 kuviomarssi Marssi suomalaisista merimieslauluista (Matti Laiho). 4.14...


Suikkilantie (ös raide). puolipuomilaitos Turku

Published: February 08, 2014
Length: 02:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: santtu37

Suomeksi: Kuvattu 8.2.2014. Pansion junalauttasataman raiteella sijaitsee tällainen, runsaan tieliikenteen käytössä oleva tasoristeys. Tieliikenteen suuriin määriin vaikuttaa varsinkin...


Jalostaja Oy (ös raide). valo ja äänivaroituslaitos Turku

Published: February 08, 2014
Length: 48:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: santtu37

Suomeksi: Kuvattu 8.2.2014. Pansion junalauttasatamaan menevästä raiteesta erkaantuu Be Groupille menevä raide, joka sisältää lukuisia asiallisia tasoristeyksiä. Tämä Jalostaja Oy...


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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.

Mylly

Mylly (lit. mill) is a shopping centre in Raisio, Finland. The shopping centre has nearly a hundred shops, banks, and other services on an area of 63,000 square metres, and is as such the largest shopping centre in the Turku region and second largest in Finland outside the Helsinki region. Mylly was opened in October 2001 and in 2008 the annual sales was 167 million euros.

Located at 60.4908, 22.2011 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shopping centres in Raisio, Visitor attractions in Finland Proper

HK Arena

HK Arena (formerly Elysée Arena, Typhoon and Turkuhalli), is an arena in Turku, Finland. It's primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home arena of the TPS Turku, but it's also frequently used to host concerts and other events. HK Arena was the main venue for the 1991 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships and one of the venues in 1997 and 2003. HK Arena opened in 1990 and holds 11,820 people. A record 12,041 attendants have been registered in 1991.

Located at 60.4564, 22.1869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Indoor arenas in Finland, Indoor ice hockey venues in Finland, Buildings and structures in Turku, Visitor attractions in Turku

Artukainen

Artukainen is a district of the city of Turku, Finland. It is located in the western part of the city, five kilometres from the city centre. It has a population of 78 (as of 2004) making it one of the smallest districts of Turku. The district's relatively small population is due to its status as one of the biggest industrial concentrations in the city. Finland's first airport was built in Artukainen in 1935. It served as the main airport of Turku until Turku Airport was built in 1955.

Located at 60.4565, 22.1806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Turku

Pitkämäki

Pitkämäki is a district of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located in the southeast of the city, and consists of several residential suburbs and industrial area. Pitkämäki is the only district in Turku to be divided among three different wards: the industrial area belongs to the City Centre ward, the high-density residential area of Suikkila to Kuninkoja, and the low-density residential area of Muhkuri to Naantalintie.

Located at 60.4592, 22.2281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Turku

Iso-Heikkilä

Iso-Heikkilä is a district of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the west of the city centre, bordering on the city centre's VIII District (Port Arthur). The current population of Iso-Heikkilä is 1,905, and it is decreasing at an annual rate of 0.79%. Only 4.57% of the district's population is under 15 years old, while 35.17% are over 65. Iso-Heikkilä thus has one of the oldest populations in Turku.

Located at 60.447, 22.227 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Turku

Mälikkälä

Mälikkälä is a district in the Kuninkoja ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the west of the city, and is mainly a low-density residential suburb. The current population of Mälikkälä is 1,608, and it is decreasing at an annual rate of 0.50%. 15.49% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 22.70% are over 65. The district's linguistic makeup is 95.52% Finnish, 3.79% Swedish, and 0.68% other.

Located at 60.4736, 22.2181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Turku

Pahaniemi

Pahaniemi is a district in the Naantalintie ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located to the west of the city, and is mainly a high-density residential suburb. The current population of Pahaniemi is 4,397, and it is decreasing at an annual rate of 2.25%. 15.62% of the district's population are under 15 years old, while 13.67% are over 65. The district's linguistic makeup is 90.90% Finnish, 2.37% Swedish, and 6.73% other.

Located at 60.4569, 22.2 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Turku

Iso-Heikkilä Observatory

Iso-Heikkilä Observatory is an amateur astronomical observatory in the Iso-Heikkilä district of Turku, Finland. It was operated by the University of Turku from 1937 to 1972 but is now used by a local division of Ursa Astronomical Association.

Located at 60.4519, 22.2297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Astronomical observatories in Finland, Buildings and structures in Turku

Popular in vicinity

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Turku: Tie1851 Suikkilantie, Pansiontie − Suikkilantie, Turku (source)

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Turku: Tie1851 Suikkilantie, Messukenta − Suikkilantie, Turku (source)

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Turku: Tie1851 Suikkilantie, Naantalint − Suikkilantie, Turku (source)

capture of the webcam Turku: Tie1851 Suikkilantie, Raumantie − Suikkilantie

Turku: Tie1851 Suikkilantie, Raumantie − Suikkilantie, Turku (source)

capture of the webcam Port of Turku: Turun SatamPort of Turku

Port of Turku: Turun SatamPort of Turku, Port of Turku (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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