Cycling
Come explore the trails of the archipelago by bike! Choose our carefully planned and tried cycling packages for a trip suitable for beginners and seasoned cyclists alike.
Archipelago Trail in 4 Days
Archipelago Trail is a four day circular self-guided cycle tour across Turku Archipelago, one of the most popular cycling routes in Finland. The tour will take you through stunning archipelago sceneries. The islands are connected by numerous bridges and ferries. The peace and tranquility, particularly in the rugged outer islands, is a must if you want to experience Finland at its best. Most of the surfaces along the route are paved, making your ride comfortable. The profile varies from fairly flat to some rolling hills.
Prices 2023:
Price/ person 460,00 €
Rental bike 100,00 €
E-bike 250€
Single supplement 135,00 €
Extra night/ person 75-80,00 €
Prices include accommodation in shared double room & breakfast (4), sauna available in some accommodations, bike with helmet and pannier, required ferry tickets, small route guide and free parking space in Nauvo.
Luggage storage in Nagu during the trip can be organized.
This self-guided tour is available for start every day during the summer season, 12.5.-3.9.2023.
Archipelago Trail is a four day circular self-guided cycle tour across Turku Archipelago, one of the most popular cycling routes in Finland. The tour will take you through stunning archipelago sceneries. The islands are connected by numerous bridges and ferries. The peace and tranquility, particularly in the rugged outer islands, is a must if you want to experience Finland at its best. Most of the surfaces along the route are paved, making your ride comfortable. The profile varies from fairly flat to some rolling hills.
Day 1. Individual arrival in Nauvo
Your tour begins on the island of Nauvo/Nagu. Nauvo is situated 50 km from Turku and can be easily accessed by car or public transportation. The travel time from Turku is about 1,5 hours. If you travel from Helsinki there are hourly train and bus connections to Turku. In Nauvo you will be accommodated in a hotel or cosy b&b, get some rest after your travel and get prepared for you cycling tour. It is possible to store extra luggage in Nauvo during your cycling tour.
Day 2. Nauvo – Naantali, ~40 km
After a good night’s sleep and breakfast you will start your tour. The ferry will take you from Nauvo village to Rymättylä. The ferry ride takes about an hour and a half including a short stop at the island of Seili (Själö). Soon after you arrive at Rymättylä you can have a quick stop to climb up the restored WW2 air surveillance tower for a breathtaking view over the islands. Your accommodation is at a modern holiday resort outside the city centre or on a traditonal farm.
Day 3. Naantali – Kustavi, 50 km
Your second day of cycling will take you via Velkua and Taivassalo to Kustavi. The first part covers some rolling hills. The route will take you over some bridges with magnificent views. Your accomodation is near the sea side.
Day 4. Kustavi – Korppoo, 42 km
Shortly after departing in the morning you will take the ferry to the remote island of Iniö. Enjoy the nature trail which offers scenic views over the island and take a short stop in the local village. A one hour ferry ride with m/s Antonia will take you further to the island of Houtskär. In Houtskär you may visit the village with a museum with traditional boats and the charming wooden church. Continue along the winding roads to the ferry to Korpo/Korppoo, and your accommodation will be situated by the sea side or near the village.
Day 5. Korppoo – Nauvo, 40 km
After breakfast you will cycle back to Korppoo village and continue to the ferry to the island of Nauvo. If you prefer to stay one or two more days and relax in the Archipelago we recommend for the last night accomodation in Nauvo in a samll B&B or hotel. It is also possible to begin the tour from Turku and return to Turku from Nauvo directly by boat 5 days/week in June-August.
Archipelago Visit 3 days
This 3 and a half day independent cycle tour starts from Turku. You will be visiting both small towns and the island villages connected by bridges and ferries. Most of the roads are paved, and partly there are separate cycle lanes. The route profile is relatively easy, but with some rolling hills.
Archipelago Visit price
Price/ person 335 €
Single room supplement 80 €
Bike rental 90€
Electrical bike rental from Turku 160,00 €
Extra night / person 75,00-80,00 €
The price includes accommodation in shared double room with breakfast (3), bike with helmet and panniers, required ferry tickets and a small route guide (ask about storage of excess luggage in Turku!)
This self-guided tour is available for start every day during the summer season, 12.5.-3.9.2023.
This 3 and a half day circular independent cycle tour starts from Turku. You will be visiting both small towns and the island villages connected by bridges and ferries. The roads are paved and partly there are separate cycle lanes. The route profile is relatively easy, but with some rolling hills.
Individual arrival to Turku. Accommodation in a hotel in city centre. Explore also Turku, the oldest city in Finland. You are welcome to store extra luggage at the hotel during your tour.
Day 1. Turku – Nauvo (Nagu), 55 km
The first day of cycling will take you through the small archipelago towns of Kaarina and Parainen (Pargas) before arriving at the island of Nauvo by ferry. Parainen offers great opportunitites for a detour if you want to explore castle ruins, museums or even a big open limestone mine. There will also be several idyllic cafées and handicraft shops. Your accomodation in Nauvo will be in thev tiny but lively Nauvo village or at a B&B in the country side.
Day 3. Nauvo – Naantali, 35 km
After breakfast you will start by boarding, the morning or midday ferry over to Rymättylä. The ferry ride is about one hour. You can also stop by the island of Seili and participate a guided tour on this island with a cruel history of being a lepracy colony and deportation placvoe for people with mental illnes, now the Archipelago Research Institute. From Seili you can continue to Rymättylä with the ferry. Soon after the harbour you can stop and climb up to the WW2 air surveillance tower for a view over the islands. Before reaching the busy Naantali you will pass Kultaranta, the summer residence of the president of Finland. Your accommodation is a little bit outside Naantali. In the evening you have time to explore the cosy wooden houses in the city center and restaurants along the shore line.
Day 4. Naantali – Turku, 15 km
The third day is only a short distance back to Turku. Individual departure from Turku, alternatively spend the day and an optional night in Turku.
