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Joulunavausparaatin hymyileviä lumityttöjä valoilmapallojen kanssa.

Christmas in the city center

The anticipation of Christmas comes alive in Turku city center – shops, cafés, and restaurants invite you to enjoy the warmth, delicious moments, and inspiring gift finds!

Turku city centre – good Christmas vibes

The horse carousel on the pedestrian street on Dec 1–21

The horse carousel on the pedestrian street on Dec 1–21

Turku Center offers a free carousel on the pedestrian street on Yliopistonkatu, next to the entrance to Hansa Shopping Centre, in cooperation with their partners. The carousel is open every day, Dec 1–21, on weekdays from Monday to Friday at 12–20, and on weekends on Saturday–Sunday at 11–19.

The horse carousel fits 28 people and everyone is welcome for a ride. There is enough Christmas spirit for everyone. The opening ceremony is celebrated on Monday, December 1, at 12 o’clock. Welcome for a ride on the carousel!

Read more about the carousel (in Finnish)
Yleisö seuraa tulitaiteilijoiden esitystä Turun tuomiokirkon edustalla.

The Living Christmas Calendar brings joy in December

Stop for a moment and enjoy the Christmas spirit with us! The Living Christmas Calendar offers free Christmas performances and experiences throughout the city center.

The doors of the Christmas calendar will open daily from December 1 to 24 in the Turku event calendar and on the Turku Center Instagram page. Follow the calendar – there’s something new every day!

Turku Center on Instagram
The big gingerbread competition in the city centre on Dec 1–16

The big gingerbread competition in the city centre on Dec 1–16

Walk around the city centre in the spirit of the tastiest competition of the year! The following part-take in the competition: Brasserie Amelie, Fontana, Herkkunuotta, XS-lelut, and Solo Sokos Hotel Turun Seurahuone. You can vote using the link below. The artworks are on display (nb. the shops' opening hours) December 1–16. You can follow the competition's spirit on Instragram @turkucenter.
Vote for your favourite (in Finnish)