Ruissalo Travel Guide
Turku
Popular places to visit
Turku Castle
You can learn about the history of Turku with a stop at Turku Castle. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Turku Cathedral
Turku Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Turku, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and shops.
Aura Golf
Enjoy a round of golf in Turku at Aura Golf. Take in the museums while you're in the area.
The Botanical Garden of the University of Turku
Explore the great outdoors at The Botanical Garden of the University of Turku, a lovely green space in Turku. Discover the area's museums and shops.
Koirauimaranta
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Koirauimaranta during your trip to Turku? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Kansanpuiston uimaranta
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kansanpuiston uimaranta during your trip to Turku? Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas while you're in the area.
Things to do
Turku Enchanting Romantic Private Walking Tour
Exclusive and Private Premium Tour to Turku
Full-Day Guided Turku and Castle Tour from Helsinki
PRIVATE Tour to Oldest Capital Turku from Helsinki
Top hotels in Ruissalo
Ruissalo Spa Hotel
Hotel Kakola
This is an incredibly nice hotel. The staff were kind and helpful, the room is very comfortable and clean, the food was good, and you get a discounted rate at a lovely spa a short walk away. My only complaint is that, as an American who lives in a country with a prison industrial system, I was hoping ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Scandic Hamburger Börs
The room was nice enough, but it didn’t get cleaned.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Club Turun Caribia
Bob W Turku City Centre
Clean room that had all what we needed. The check-in process was not good because I didn’t get the code for the room. But luckily swift communication with the host worked well.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel, Turku
Very nice hotel, very clean, fantastic breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ruissalo
Turku Harbour
While visiting Turku Harbour, you might make a stop by sights like Port of Turku and Tallink Silja Terminal.
Iso-Heikkilä
While Iso-Heikkilä may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Forum Marinum and Port of Turku.
Port Arthur
Though Port Arthur may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Paavo Nurmi Stadium and Forum Marinum.
City Center
If you're spending some time in City Center, Paavo Nurmi Stadium and Turun Kauppahalli are top sights worth seeing.
Pohjola
When in Pohjola, you can plan a visit to Turku Art Museum and Turku Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Teräsrautela
When in Teräsrautela, you can plan a visit to Turku Art Museum and Mylly Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
